Cost to paint a house
in London — 2026 guide.
Real prices for painting the inside of a London house, from a contractor who does it every week. What drives the cost, what's included, and what a proper job should cost for your size of house.
What painting a house
actually costs in London.
Painting the whole interior of a house in London costs between £3,500 and £16,000+ depending on size, ceiling height, condition and specification. A typical three-bedroom Victorian terrace — walls, ceilings and all woodwork, two coats throughout — is usually £5,000–£9,000 + VAT.
The biggest cost drivers are the amount of woodwork (skirting, doors, windows, banisters and panelling take far longer than walls), ceiling height and cornicing, how much preparation is needed (cracks, old paper, flaking paint), whether the house is occupied and furnished, and the paint — premium brands like Farrow & Ball cost more per litre but don't change the labour much.
Tom Harvey Contractors quotes whole houses room by room as a fixed lump sum after a free site visit, so you can see exactly what each room costs and choose what to include.
Speak to the team today — free advice, no obligation
020 3983 5087What's included in a full house repaint:
- Every room: ceilings, walls and all woodwork
- Filling cracks, holes and sanding throughout
- Caulking gaps to skirting and architrave
- Hallway, stairs and landing (tower access)
- Skirting boards, doors, frames and architrave
- Sash windows and internal window boards
- Banisters, spindles and handrails
- Radiators and pipework
- Built-in cupboards and wardrobes
- Two full coats of quality paint
- Furniture moved, covered and put back
- Daily clean-up and 12-month warranty
Prices for every
house size.
Interior only, two coats throughout, labour and standard trade paint included. Premium paint, plaster repairs and exterior work are priced as separate lines.
- Hall, stairs, landing, living, kitchen
- Two bedrooms and bathroom
- All ceilings, walls and woodwork
- Filling and prep included
- Trade paint included
- Whole house including loft rooms
- Cornicing and ceiling roses
- Panelling, banisters and sash windows
- Premium paint option
- Occupied-house sequencing
- Room-by-room itemised quote
- Large Victorian and Edwardian houses
- Heritage colours and breathable systems
- Hand-painted joinery and shutters
- Plaster and cornice restoration
- Phased around a family in residence
- Farrow & Ball / Little Greene throughout
Simple process.
No stress.
Every project follows the same clear process so you always know what's happening and when.
Contact Us
Call, email or submit online. Tell us about your house and what you want to achieve.
Free Site Visit
We visit, measure up and assess. No charge, no obligation.
Written Quote
Itemised written quote within 48 hours. Every line clearly priced.
The Work
Work starts on the agreed date. Done efficiently, cleanly and to the agreed spec.
Handover
Snagging cleared, 12-month warranty confirmed. Job done properly.
What makes us
different.
One contractor, every trade
We coordinate every trade ourselves. One contact, one quote, one handover — no juggling.
Fixed price, written quotes
Every quote is itemised and fixed. What we quote is what you pay — guaranteed. No mid-project surprises.
Fast and efficient
We work efficiently without cutting corners. Clear timelines agreed upfront at quote stage.
Supply and fit available
We source materials at trade prices — or we'll work with your chosen supplier. Both options available.
10+ years across London
1,000+ jobs completed. We've worked in everything from mansion flats to Victorian terraces and new-build towers.
Digital invoicing, VAT registered
Professional itemised quotes and VAT invoices — perfect for landlords, agents and property managers.
Covering
all of London.
We cover every London borough and Hertfordshire. Here are the areas we work in most regularly.
Don't see your area? Call us — we cover all of Greater London
020 3983 5087Your questions
answered.
Want a fixed price for painting your house?
Free site visit across London · Written quote within 48 hours · No obligation
