UK decorating calculator

Painting & Decorating Cost Calculator

Estimate rooms, whole-home interiors, halls and exterior painting using current UK cost benchmarks and regional pricing.

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Estimated painting & decorating budget

£376 – £530

Typical planning estimate £442. Current benchmark painter/decorator day rate is around £325.

Benchmark source: Checkatrade 2026 painting and decorating cost guide. Regional, preparation and premium-paint adjustments are UK Home Costs modelling assumptions. See sources →