Painting and tiling costs vary with preparation, surface area, access, materials and detailing. Ask for a written scope rather than comparing an unverified day rate or price per square metre. A final quote may need an inspection of the actual surfaces.
Preparation can change the job
Painting a sound wall differs from stripping paper, repairing damaged areas and decorating new plaster. Tiling a suitable prepared background differs from removing an old floor and repairing what is underneath.
Ask which preparation is included and what would trigger a revised quote. Photographs help start the discussion but cannot reliably show every hidden defect.
Dimensions, access and detail
Record the rooms and surfaces, then add approximate measurements. For tiling, note niches, patterns, small cuts and changes of level. For decorating, include doors, frames, ceilings and skirting separately.
Describe stairs, parking, occupied rooms and any building rules. The working arrangements and material handling can affect the scope even where two rooms have the same floor area.
A like-for-like comparison
Compare labour, preparation, products, protection, disposal, access equipment, tax treatment where applicable and exclusions. Ask how unforeseen problems will be agreed before extra work proceeds.
This website does not publish verified fixed rates or promise a minimum price. Send us your project details for a specific discussion. Keep the written specification with the quote so the total remains meaningful.
Your planning checklist
- Area and room measurements
- Photographs of condition and awkward details
- Paint, wallpaper or tile product details
- Preparation, materials and disposal responsibilities
- Access arrangements and requested timing
- Exclusions and the process for agreeing changes
Questions homeowners ask
How much does the work cost?
The price depends on surface condition, preparation, size, access, materials and the agreed finish. There is no verified fixed price list on this website. Request a written quote that separates the scope, materials and exclusions.
Is a day rate enough to compare quotes?
No. A day rate does not establish the duration, preparation, product costs or final scope. Compare the same written specification and ask how the total is calculated.
How do I request a quote?
Send us your town or area, the rooms or surfaces, approximate dimensions, photographs and preferred timing. Include any paint, wallpaper or tile choices. Surface condition and access may need an inspection before a final price is agreed.