Local decorators who know Knighton homes
Knighton (LE2) is one of south Leicester's most established suburbs, from the period homes around Knighton Park to the classic 1930s bay-fronted semis on its tree-lined streets. We decorate across the whole area with honest pricing, proper preparation and a professional finish built to last.
The homes we decorate in Knighton
Knighton's housing is a lovely blend: Victorian and Edwardian properties near the park and old village core, plenty of solid interwar semis with original doors and picture rails, and some newer infill homes. The older houses often need thoughtful preparation — crack-filling, caulking and priming older woodwork — while the newer ones are usually straightforward, clean refreshes. That local knowledge is built into every quote.
Popular decorating jobs in Knighton
Common Knighton jobs include full repaints when families move in, refreshing living rooms and bedrooms with modern colour schemes, redecorating hallways, stairs and landings, and bringing tired 1930s woodwork back to life with durable, non-yellowing finishes.
Interior decorating
Walls, ceilings, hallways and feature walls, finished to a high standard.
Woodwork & doors
Doors, skirting and windows in modern, non-yellowing finishes.
Landlords & sales
Fast, tidy turnarounds for rentals and homes going on the market.
How much does decorating cost in Knighton?
As a guide, most rooms in Knighton cost between £180 and £650, with materials included, and the biggest factor is the size of the room. A full 3-bedroom house is typically £2,200 to £5,500. Here is a quick guide:
| Room | Typical size | Price (materials in) |
|---|---|---|
| Box room / single bedroom | up to 8 m² | £180–£280 |
| Double bedroom | 10–14 m² | £280–£450 |
| Living room | 14–20 m² | £380–£550 |
| Hallway, stairs & landing | varies | £350–£700+ |
For a full breakdown, see our cost to paint a room in Leicester guide, or get an exact fixed price for your Knighton home with our instant quote tool.
Why choose a local Knighton decorator
- Local knowledge of Knighton homes, from period properties to modern estates
- Fixed, itemised price online, with no waiting a week for a vague estimate
- Premium trade paint and materials included, no markups
- Full preparation every time: fill, caulk, sand, prime
- Rated 9.88/10 on Checkatrade · work covered by the Checkatrade Guarantee
- Free colour consultation, free water-based woodwork system, and automatic savings up to 20% off
How it works
1. Tell us your rooms
Two minutes online, or request a callback and we will do it for you.
2. See your fixed price
Itemised, materials included, nothing hidden.
3. Choose colours & book
Pick colours, lock your dates, and we do the rest.
"The service from start to finish was outstanding: very friendly, everything explained, and communication was efficient any day. Very planned and clean. Highly recommend."
Verified homeowner · Checkatrade