Advice
Things worth knowing before you start
Written for people about to spend a few thousand pounds on their house, not for search engines.
12 August 2026
How much does it cost to paint a room in London?
Real ranges for a single room, what actually moves the number, and why the cheapest quote is usually the most expensive one.
5 July 2026
Painting a Victorian terrace: what actually needs doing first
Lath and plaster, settlement cracks, clogged cornice and old oil gloss — the four things that decide how a London terrace redecoration goes.
11 June 2026
Do I need permission to paint my front door?
Conservation areas, Article 4 directions, listed buildings and the Dulwich Estate — when exterior colour in London is actually regulated, and when it is not.
19 May 2026
Eggshell, satinwood or gloss: choosing a woodwork finish
What the three finishes actually do, why water-based has largely won, and which one belongs on your skirting.
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