Decorating in London.
Spec-grade prep. Two-coat finish. Fixed price.
We paint and wallpaper to a spec-grade standard — which means proper filling, sanding and priming before a single coat of paint goes on. In Dulux Trade or Farrow & Ball, to a finish that lasts.
Decorating across London and Chelsea.
London is our primary service area, covering all 32 boroughs from Victorian terraces in Hackney to Georgian townhouses in Mayfair.
The property stock here is predominantly Victorian terraces, Georgian townhouses, mansion flats, post-war estates and new-build developments. We cover all London boroughs and can typically arrange a survey within 48 hours of enquiry.
Decorating done properly.
What makes our decorating work different from a standard quote in London.
Preparation is the job
Most paint failures are preparation failures. We fill, sand and prime every surface before painting. The two coats go on last — not first.
Dulux Trade and Farrow & Ball
We have trade accounts with both. You choose the finish and we supply at trade price, or we can match any colour in Dulux Trade if you prefer.
Fixed price after a free survey
We survey every job before quoting. No day rates, no estimates — a fixed price for the specific scope of work agreed.
12-month guarantee
If paint peels, cracks or fails in the first 12 months attributable to our work, we return and repaint at no cost.
How we handle decorating in London.
Survey & specification
We inspect every surface — identifying cracks, blown plaster, damp patches and any prep work required. Colour and finish discussed on the visit.
Free visitFixed-price quote
Written quote within three working days, covering prep, priming and finishing coats. Paint cost either included or quoted separately at trade price.
Fixed quote, valid 30 daysSurface preparation
All surfaces filled, sanded and primed. Coving, skirting and architrave filled and caulked. Preparation is what a good finish depends on.
1–2 days typicallyFirst coat
First coat applied in the specified paint and finish. Left to cure fully — typically 24 hours minimum — before the second coat.
24-hour cure minimumSecond coat & finishing
Second coat applied. Skirting, coving and architrave finished in eggshell or gloss. Walk-through with you — anything not right is corrected before we leave.
12-month guarantee issued4.7 stars from 386 verified reviews.
Feedback from homeowners and property owners we have worked for across London and Greater London.
“Thorough survey before quoting. They found issues we had no idea about, fixed them first, and the result has been perfect for over a year. Proper work.”
S.M.
London
“We have used tradespeople before who cut corners. These did not. The preparation, the materials, the finish — all done properly. Would use again without hesitation.”
R.B.
London
“Clear quote, real start date, and the job was done exactly as described. No surprises on price or timeline. Exactly what you want from a contractor.”
A.H.
London
Free survey for decorating in London.
Fixed-price quote within 3 working days. No call-out fee. Real start date.
Decorating in London — questions answered.
Yes — we have a Farrow & Ball trade account. We can supply any colour from the full range at trade price. We can also match any Farrow & Ball colour in Dulux Trade for a more cost-effective alternative with comparable durability.
Walls, ceilings, woodwork (skirting, architrave, doors, window frames), coving and external masonry. If it needs painting, we can do it.
Yes — including feature walls, full rooms and specialist wallpapers including paste-the-wall, paste-the-paper and fabric-backed. We quote wallpapering separately from painting.
Filling hairline cracks and larger holes, sanding surfaces smooth, removing loose or flaking paint, applying stabilising solution to powdery surfaces, and priming new plaster. Preparation is what a good finish depends on — we do not skip it.
A two-bedroom flat painted throughout typically takes 3–5 days including prep. A larger house is 5–10 days. We give a specific timeline in the quote.
Yes — we cover London and the surrounding areas including Chelsea, Islington, Camden, Battersea. We cover all London boroughs and can typically arrange a survey within 48 hours of enquiry.
We can usually arrange a free survey in London within 48 hours of your initial enquiry. A fixed-price written quote follows within three working days of the survey, and we will give you a confirmed start date at the same time.
Still have questions? Call 07405 739028 (Mon–Sat, 7am–7pm) or email info@corebuildgroup.co.uk
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