Painting & decorating in Edinburgh
Single rooms, whole houses, wallpapering, woodwork and exterior painting.
We'll pass your request to one local painter and decorator covering Edinburgh and EH1–EH17. Free for you, with no obligation.
Get a quoteCommon painting & decorating jobs
- Painting a room or whole house
- Wallpapering
- Woodwork, doors and skirting
- Exterior painting and masonry
Before you hire
Ask whether the price includes paint and materials, and how many coats they're allowing for.
Painting & decorating and Edinburgh homes
Edinburgh's housing ranges from the Georgian terraces and flats of the New Town (part of the Old and New Towns UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Victorian tenements in Marchmont and Leith, to the stone 'colonies' terraces, interwar bungalows in Corstorphine and newer estates on the city edges.
- Tall ceilings and cornicing in tenement flats take longer to paint, so expect quotes to reflect ceiling height.
- Stonework and older plaster can need breathable paints. Ask your decorator what they'd recommend on solid walls.
- Exterior colours on listed buildings or in conservation areas may be restricted, so check with City of Edinburgh Council.
- High ceilings and period woodwork take more preparation, so ask for a room-by-room quote.
- New-build walls often need a mist coat over fresh plaster before the first proper paint job.
Areas covered include Old Town, New Town, Leith, Stockbridge, Morningside, Bruntsfield, Marchmont, Portobello, Corstorphine, Gorgie, Craigentinny, Gilmerton. Local authority: City of Edinburgh Council.
Request a quote
It takes about a minute. Fields marked * are needed.
How it works
- Tell us the job. Give a short description, your postcode and roughly when.
- We pass it to one local tradesperson who covers your area and does that kind of work. We pick one, not five, so your phone won't ring all day.
- They contact you to arrange a visit or a quote. You decide whether to go ahead.
To be upfront about what we are: we're an independent quote-request service, not a trade company. We don't vet, insure or guarantee anyone's work, so always get a written quote and check the registrations that apply to your job.
Questions
Does it cost me anything?
No. It's free for homeowners and tenants. Some tradespeople pay us a small fee for an introduction.
How many people will contact me?
One. We share your request with one local tradesperson only. If they can't help, we'll ask you before passing it to anyone else.
Which areas do you cover?
Edinburgh (EH1–EH17), including New Town, Leith, Stockbridge, Morningside, Bruntsfield, Marchmont. If we can't find someone suitable, we'll tell you honestly.
Do you check the tradespeople?
We only pass jobs to businesses with a public address or trading history, but we're not an accreditation scheme. For gas work, check the Gas Safe Register. For electrics, check SELECT, NICEIC or NAPIT. City of Edinburgh Council Trading Standards can also advise on dealing with traders.
Can I delete my details?
Yes. Email c243house@outlook.com and we'll delete them. See the privacy notice.
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