Indicative guide
Painter and decorator prices in Suffolk: an indicative guide
Honest ballpark figures so you can plan a budget. Every figure here is an indicative guide, and the final price always comes after a free visit.
People often ask about painter and decorator prices in Suffolk before they get in touch, which is sensible. The figures below are the ranges we typically quote for work in and around Bury St Edmunds. They are a guide, not a price list: two rooms of the same size can need very different amounts of preparation.
The only way to give you a firm price is to see the job. The visit is free, and the quote is written down so you can see what is included.
Indicative price guide
Day rate
| Decorator day rate (labour only) | £200–£280 per day |
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Interior painting
| Average bedroom (walls and ceiling, two coats) | £250–£450 |
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| Living room | £350–£650 |
| Hall, stairs and landing | £450–£900 |
| Whole interior of a 3-bed semi | £2,200–£4,200 |
Exterior painting
| 3-bed semi (masonry, fascias and soffits, woodwork) | £1,800–£3,600 |
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| Front door | £90–£180 |
Doors and windows
| Interior door (both sides, frame included) | £50–£90 per door |
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| Window frame | £35–£70 per frame |
Kitchen cabinets
| Typical kitchen, hand-painted or sprayed | £900–£2,200 |
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Wallpapering
| Hanging, per roll | £15–£30 per roll |
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| Feature wall | £120–£300 |
Commercial
| Walls and ceilings, usually quoted per project | typically £6–£15 per m² |
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All figures are an indicative guide. Preparation, scaffold or tower hire, specialist paint and repairs can change them. The final price always comes after a free visit.
What changes the price
Preparation
Cracked plaster, flaking paint, stains and old wallpaper all add time before any paint goes on.
Access
High ceilings, stairwells and upper storeys outside may need a tower or scaffold, which is hired in and listed in your quote.
Paint and materials
Specialist paints, such as breathable paints for old houses or cabinet paints for kitchens, cost more than standard emulsion.
Repairs
Timber repairs, re-plastering and similar work are priced separately so you can see them.
Working hours
Commercial work in evenings or at weekends is priced to reflect the hours.
For a firm figure, get in touch and we will arrange a free visit. You can read about each type of work on the services pages.
Pricing questions
Is the quote really free?
Yes. The visit and the written quote are free, and there is no obligation to go ahead.
Do your prices include paint?
Room and project prices are quoted with materials listed, so you can see what is included. The day rate shown above is labour only.
Why is there such a wide range?
Because preparation varies so much. A freshly plastered room is quick to paint; one with cracks, stains and layers of old paint is not. Seeing the job lets us narrow it down.
Ready for a free, no-obligation quote?
Send us a message with a few details and photos. We will arrange a visit and give you a written price.