Local decorators who know Oadby homes
From the period properties around Brocks Hill to the family homes off Wigston Road, we've decorated across Oadby and know what local homes need. Whether it's a single feature wall, a full repaint before selling, or a rental turnaround, you get the same thing every time: honest pricing, proper preparation, and a finish built to last.
The homes we decorate in Oadby
Oadby has an unusually wide mix of housing for its size. There are substantial interwar and 1930s semis along the main routes, generous detached houses towards Brocks Hill and Manor Road, dense post-war estates off Wigston Road, and newer developments on the town's edges. Closer to Stoneygate and Knighton you find larger period properties with tall ceilings and original joinery. Older Oadby homes often need careful crack-filling, caulking and the occasional small plaster repair before a single coat goes on, while newer builds are usually fast, clean refreshes. Knowing which one you're standing in is exactly why local experience matters when you're being quoted.
Popular decorating jobs in Oadby
Common Oadby jobs include full-house repaints before selling or letting, freshening tired hallways, stairs and landings, transforming living rooms with a bold feature wall, and modernising woodwork from old yellowed gloss to crisp, water-based satin or eggshell that won't go yellow over time. With the university nearby we also handle a steady stream of rental turnarounds where speed and tidiness matter as much as the finish.
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 Oadby?
As a guide, most rooms in Oadby cost between £180 and £650 with materials included (single-room visits start at £300), 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+ |
Larger Oadby detached homes with tall ceilings sit at the upper end of these ranges. For a full breakdown, see our cost to paint a room in Leicester guide or our 3-bed house cost guide, or get an exact fixed price for your Oadby home with our instant quote tool.
Why Oadby homeowners choose us
- Local knowledge of Oadby 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 prep 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
Under a minute 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.
"On time, consulted on materials and finish, worked efficiently and to a very high standard at a fair price. A highly recommended company that takes pride in its trade."
Keith T. · verified review