Painter & Decorator Prices Brighton & Hove 2026

What Does a Painter and Decorator Cost in Brighton?

Painting and decorating prices in Brighton & Hove vary based on room size, condition of walls, number of coats required, and the quality of finish you want. The prices below are based on real jobs we complete regularly across the city.

We charge by the job, not by the day — so you know exactly what you'll pay before we start. All prices include labour and preparation. Materials (paint, filler, tape) are billed at cost and itemised on your quote.

Brighton's period properties — Victorian terraces in Hanover, Edwardian flats in Hove, Regency townhouses in Kemp Town — typically add 15–25% to standard prices due to high ceilings, detailed cornicing that needs careful masking, and older surfaces that require more preparation. We flag this in your written quote before starting.

What Affects Painting & Decorating Prices?

Painter & Decorator Day Rates in Brighton

Many decorators in Brighton quote by the day. Typical day rates run from £180–£280 per day depending on experience and the type of work. The problem: you don't know how many days it will take until the job is done.

We work differently — we quote by the job, so the price is fixed before we start. For most Brighton homeowners this means you pay the same or less than a day-rate decorator, without the uncertainty.

Day-rate estimates assume a solo decorator. Our fixed prices include preparation, two coats standard, and tidy-up. Period properties with high ceilings or detailed cornicing are quoted individually.

How Much Do Painters and Decorators Charge Per Hour in Brighton?

Hourly rates for painters in Brighton typically range from £25–£45 per hour, but most professional decorators prefer not to work hourly — the pace and quality is harder to predict. If you're quoted by the hour for a room, ask for an estimated total before agreeing.

For small touch-up jobs (a door, a radiator, one wall), we'll give you a fixed price on the spot — usually £50–£100 depending on access and preparation needed.

Painter & Decorator Costs — Hove (BN3)

Painting and decorating prices in Hove are broadly the same as Brighton, with some property-specific factors that often affect the quote. Hove's Edwardian and inter-war stock has its own characteristics:

• High ceilings: Edwardian semis in Poets Corner and The Avenues often have 9–10 ft ceilings — more wall area per room adds around 15–20% to the cost of a standard room repaint.
• Period cornicing: Original plaster coving common in Hove's pre-war properties needs careful masking and cutting-in — we include this in fixed quotes rather than billing by the metre.
• Solid brick construction: Hove properties rarely have the lime plaster issues Brighton's Victorian terraces present, but inter-war rendering and pebbledash on bay fronts often needs careful prep before painting.
• Landlord properties: Portland Road, Church Road, and New Church Road corridors are high-density rental areas. We provide itemised invoices for letting agents and can coordinate with tenants directly.