Painters, Decorators &
Flooring in Bow
Tom Harvey Contractors provides painting & decorating, flooring installation and full property refurbishment across Bow, Tredegar Square, Roman Road and the streets between Victoria Park and Mile End E3. Trusted by local landlords and homeowners since 2014.
Bow's trusted
property contractors.
Tom Harvey Contractors has been delivering painting and decorating, flooring and full property refurbishments across Bow and the surrounding area since 2014. We're the first choice for landlords and homeowners across E3 who need quality work done on time, without the hassle.
Bow has quietly become one of East London's most desirable places to live — the Georgian and Victorian houses of Tredegar Square and the Driffield Road conservation area, the family terraces around Roman Road, and the canal-side developments along the Regent's Canal and the Lea. Tom Harvey Contractors delivers the standard of painting, flooring and refurbishment that E3 owners expect.
Request a free quote →Whether you own a house on Tredegar Square, a Victorian family terrace off Roman Road, a converted flat near Mile End Park, or a rental apartment in one of the newer canal-side developments — we understand the expectations of Bow clients and consistently deliver to them. Reliability, quality and a finish you'll be proud of are standard.
Bow's housing stock ranges from listed Georgian houses on Tredegar Square and Victorian terraces in the conservation areas, through mansion blocks and large post-war estates, to a wave of modern apartment buildings along the canals. We do a mix of whole-house projects for owner-occupiers and between-tenancy turnarounds for landlords here.
All work is fully insured, VAT registered, and backed by our 12-month workmanship warranty (24 months on projects over £10k). We're a proper Ltd company (No. 16499315) — not a man with a van. Every quote is itemised, every invoice is digital, and every job is done to a standard we're happy to put our name on.
Painting & Decorating
Bow
Finding a reliable painter and decorator in Bow is harder than it should be. Tom Harvey Contractors has been delivering high-quality interior and exterior painting and decorating across E3 for over a decade — with the reviews to prove it.
We work on everything from single room refreshes in rented apartments to full flat and house redecorations for landlords and homeowners. Our decorators are experienced, tidy, and genuinely care about the finish they leave behind.
Bow properties need decorating that's high quality and efficient — heritage colours and cornice repairs in the period houses, clean modern finishes in the new-build apartments, and the ability to work in occupied homes and managed buildings with minimal disruption. Our decorators handle all of it.
Popular decorating jobs we handle in Bow include: whole-house redecorations of Georgian and Victorian houses, between-tenancy flat repaints, cornice and ceiling repairs, hand-painted sash windows, skirting boards and internal doors, upgrading developer-standard paintwork in new builds, and feature walls and colour schemes for owner-occupiers.
We price decorating work as a lump sum — so you always know the cost upfront. No hourly surprises, no extras added later. For smaller one-off jobs we charge £85/hr + VAT with a minimum call-out of £95 + VAT.
Painting & Decorating — what's included
- Full flat and house redecorations
- Feature walls and specialist finishes
- Ceiling painting and repairs
- Skirting boards, doors and architrave
- Farrow & Ball and premium paints
- Wallpaper hanging and removal
- Exterior painting and rendering
- Coving, cornicing and plaster repairs
- Between-tenancy redecoration
- New-build snag painting
Flooring Installation
Bow
Looking for flooring installation in Bow? Tom Harvey fits engineered wood, LVT luxury vinyl, carpet, laminate and ceramic or porcelain tiles across E3 — with full supply and fit packages available so you don't have to source materials yourself.
Flooring in Bow typically means restored original boards or engineered oak in the period houses, premium LVT with acoustic underlay in apartments, and carpet in bedrooms. We supply and fit to a high standard — or work with materials from your preferred supplier — and we sand and refinish original Victorian floorboards where they're worth saving.
For homeowners, we also install solid wood and parquet flooring, underfloor heating systems, and high-end carpet throughout. We take care of all preparation work including subfloor levelling, old floor removal and disposal — so you're not left with mess to deal with.
We cover all property types across Bow — contact us for a free site visit and itemised quote.
Flooring — what we supply & fit
- LVT / luxury vinyl tile (most popular for rentals)
- Engineered hardwood and parquet
- Solid wood flooring
- Laminate — budget-friendly & durable
- Carpet — bedrooms, living rooms, stairs
- Ceramic and porcelain tiles
- Subfloor preparation and levelling
- Old floor removal and disposal
- Underfloor heating installation
- Floor sanding and refinishing
Property Refurbishment
Bow
Need a full property refurbishment in Bow? Tom Harvey manages end-to-end property renovations across E3 — from single-room upgrades to complete flat and house transformations covering every trade under one roof.
A full refurbishment in Bow typically covers: full redecoration throughout, new flooring, kitchen replacement or upgrade, bathroom renovation, carpentry and joinery, basic plumbing and electrical, and any plastering or repair work needed. We manage every trade so you have a single point of contact from survey to handover.
Full refurbishments in Bow range from fast, cost-effective landlord refits — new bathroom, new kitchen, flooring and redecoration — through to whole-house family projects in the conservation areas with side-return kitchens and loft rooms. We manage every trade so you have one point of contact from survey to handover.
We've completed refurbishments across Bow and Tower Hamlets ranging from £15,000 cosmetic refreshes (new flooring, full redecoration, bathroom update) to £65,000+ complete gut refurbishments — our project at John Spencer Square, N1 is a good example of the standard we deliver at the higher end.
For landlords in E3, a well-executed refurbishment before reletting typically increases rental yield and reduces void periods — making it one of the best investments a landlord can make. For homeowners, a quality refurbishment ahead of sale can add significant value in a market where presentation matters.
Refurbishment — what we manage
- Full flat and house refurbishments
- Kitchen replacement and installation
- Bathroom renovation and fitting
- Full redecoration throughout
- New flooring across all rooms
- Plastering, skimming and repairs
- Carpentry and bespoke joinery
- Basic plumbing and electrical
- Mould and damp remediation
- Pre-sale property preparation
How much does it cost in
Bow?
Prices in E3 reflect East London rates — competitive by Central London standards, and always transparent. Here's a realistic guide to typical costs for the most common jobs we do in Bow.
Full interior repaint — walls, ceilings, woodwork. Includes prep and 2 coats throughout. Labour and standard materials included.
Full repaint of 2-bed apartment including hallway, living room, kitchen, both bedrooms and bathroom. 2 coats throughout.
Supply and fit including underlay and fitting. Subfloor prep extra if required. Price varies by material and room size.
Full bathroom strip-out and refit including tiling, new suite, shower, plumbing and decoration. Varies with size and specification.
New kitchen supply and fit including units, worktop, appliances, tiling and decoration. Varies with specification, size and brand.
End-to-end refurbishment including kitchen, bathroom, flooring, full redecoration and all repairs. Single point of contact throughout.
All prices exclude VAT at 20%. Prices are indicative — every property is different. We provide free, itemised written quotes for all jobs before any work begins.
Why Bow landlords &
homeowners choose us.
We actually show up
The most common complaint about London contractors is that they don't turn up. We do — on time, every time. Our 4.8★ Google rating reflects this above everything else.
Transparent, itemised quotes
No vague estimates. Every quote is itemised in writing so you know exactly what you're paying for. No hidden charges — what we quote is what you pay.
12-month warranty included
All workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months as standard. For larger refurbishment projects over £10k, we extend this to 24 months.
Every trade, one contractor
Decorators, flooring fitters, carpenters, plumbers and electricians — all coordinated under one roof. No juggling multiple trades.
Fully digital, fully professional
Quotes and invoices via Jobber — itemised, VAT compliant, and emailed instantly. No paper quotes, no chasing, no confusion.
Regular teams in E3
We work in Bow and surrounding areas regularly — no excessive travel charges, fast response, and a team who knows the local property stock.
Bow & surrounding
areas we cover
We cover Bow E3 and all surrounding postcodes. If you're in any of the areas below, we can help.
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