Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect walls, ceiling and trim for cracks, damp or flaking paint

• Fill holes and cracks, sand rough areas and tidy loose plaster

• Apply primer/undercoat where needed and two finish coats of emulsion or paint

• Prepare and paint skirting boards, door frames and window trim (gloss where specified)

• Remove old wallpaper and prepare surfaces for new wallpaper where requested

• Protect and move furniture as agreed, clear debris and tidy on completion

• Use basic PPE (dust masks, gloves) and contain dust during sanding and stripping

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical redecoration of a single bedroom (prep, filler, two coats) takes 1–2 days on site; small touch‑ups or single‑coat jobs can be 2–4 hours. Factors that extend time include wallpaper stripping, significant plaster repairs, high ceilings or limited access and additional drying times between coats

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Do you include full prep, filler and sanding in the quote or charge extra

• How many coats are included and what brand/type of paint will you use

• Will you move and cover furniture or do I need to clear the room beforehand

• Do you handle wallpaper removal and any additional plaster repairs

• Are you insured and can you provide a written estimate with timescales

• How do you manage ventilation and drying times to minimise odour and disruption

How to Avoid Surprises

• Clear the bedroom of valuables and most small furniture before arrival

• Confirm parking and easy access for a van close to the property

• Point out any damp, mould or previous repairs before work starts

• Agree whether the tradesperson will move furniture or you will do it

• Check for communal building rules or working‑at‑height permits on flats

• Ensure pets are secured and that heating/ventilation can be used between coats