East Midlands regional pricing
How Much Does a Painter & Decorator Cost in Derby?
Updated prices for . Derby prices are typically 5% below the national average.
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Adjusts prices for: Paint Entire House Interior (3-Bed), Exterior House Painting
Price summary
Derby Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint a Room (Single) | £190 | £380 | £620 |
| Paint Entire House Interior (3-Bed) | £1,045 | £1,900 | £3,330 |
| Exterior House Painting | £1,425 | £2,855 | £5,705 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on East Midlands regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Painter & Decorator Prices in Derby
Every price adjusted for Derby using a 0.951x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
All prices include materials and labour unless stated otherwise.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint a Room (Single) | £190 | £380 | £620 | 1-2 days |
| Paint Entire House Interior (3-Bed) | £1,045 | £1,900 | £3,330 | 5-7 days |
| Exterior House Painting | £1,425 | £2,855 | £5,705 | 3-5 days |
| Wallpaper a Room | £240 | £430 | £665 | 1-2 days |
| Ceiling Painting | £145 | £260 | £475 | 3-5 hours |
| Gloss Woodwork (Doors, Skirting, Frames) | £285 | £525 | £855 | 2-3 days |
| Front Door Painting | £75 | £145 | £240 | 3-5 hours |
| Fence Painting or Staining | £145 | £285 | £475 | 1-2 days |
| Kitchen Cabinet Painting | £760 | £1,425 | £2,380 | 3-5 days |
| Artex Removal and Skim | £335 | £570 | £950 | 1-2 days |
| Hallway, Stairs and Landing | £380 | £760 | £1,140 | 2-3 days |
| Mould Treatment and Paint | £190 | £380 | £715 | 1-2 days |
| Exterior Rendering and Paint | £2,380 | £4,280 | £7,610 | 5-7 days |
| Garage Floor Painting | £190 | £380 | £665 | 1-2 days |
Paint a Room (Single)
Low
£190
Average
£380
High
£620
1-2 days
Paint Entire House Interior (3-Bed)
Low
£1,045
Average
£1,900
High
£3,330
5-7 days
Exterior House Painting
Low
£1,425
Average
£2,855
High
£5,705
3-5 days
Wallpaper a Room
Low
£240
Average
£430
High
£665
1-2 days
Ceiling Painting
Low
£145
Average
£260
High
£475
3-5 hours
Gloss Woodwork (Doors, Skirting, Frames)
Low
£285
Average
£525
High
£855
2-3 days
Front Door Painting
Low
£75
Average
£145
High
£240
3-5 hours
Fence Painting or Staining
Low
£145
Average
£285
High
£475
1-2 days
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Low
£760
Average
£1,425
High
£2,380
3-5 days
Artex Removal and Skim
Low
£335
Average
£570
High
£950
1-2 days
Hallway, Stairs and Landing
Low
£380
Average
£760
High
£1,140
2-3 days
Mould Treatment and Paint
Low
£190
Average
£380
High
£715
1-2 days
Exterior Rendering and Paint
Low
£2,380
Average
£4,280
High
£7,610
5-7 days
Garage Floor Painting
Low
£190
Average
£380
High
£665
1-2 days
Regional comparison
How Derby Compares
Average cost of paint a room (single) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Painter & Decorator Costs in Derby?
The Midlands has a wide range of housing types, from Victorian terraces and back-to-backs to post-war council estates and modern developments. Derby and surrounding areas like Solihull and Coventry have a large number of properties of varying ages and conditions. Older properties generally cost more for painter & decorator work due to the extra preparation and access challenges they present.
The East Midlands sits slightly below the national average for trade costs, making it one of the more affordable areas for painter & decorator work. Labour rates in Derby are around 5% below the UK average. There's a good supply of qualified professionals across the Midlands, but prices still vary by 30-50% between tradespeople for the same job. Always get multiple quotes.
What you pay for painter & decorator work in Derby depends on the job complexity, materials chosen, and the condition of your property. Older properties with solid walls or limited access can make work more disruptive and expensive. For larger projects, expect to pay £2,380 to £7,610 for exterior rendering and paint in Derby. Material choices also make a significant difference to the total.
When getting quotes in Derby, aim for at least three from different qualified professionals. Ask each one to visit and assess the work rather than quoting over the phone. A good painter & decorator will check the existing conditions, identify potential complications, and give you a detailed breakdown of costs. Be wary of significantly cheaper quotes — they may cut corners on materials or quality. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews.
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