Local decorators for Scraptoft
Scraptoft sits on the eastern edge of Leicester, between Thurnby, Evington and Hamilton. We decorate homes across the area, from the older village properties to the large modern developments, with a fixed, itemised price online and a small team that finishes what it starts.
The homes we decorate in Scraptoft
Scraptoft combines a historic village centre with a lot of newer housing, including large modern estates built in recent decades. Newer homes often have builder-grade paint that marks easily and benefits from a proper repaint in durable trade paint; older properties need more preparation before the first coat.
Popular decorating jobs in Scraptoft
Popular jobs include repainting new-build homes in durable finishes, full-house repaints, feature walls and wall panelling, and hallways, stairs and landings that get the hardest wear.
Woodwork & doors
Doors, skirting and windows in modern, non-yellowing finishes.
How much does decorating cost in Scraptoft?
Most rooms cost between £180 and £650 with materials included (single-room visits start at £300). A full 3-bedroom house is typically £2,200 to £5,500.
| 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+ |
📅 2027 prices: expect around 4% more from January 2027. See the 2026–2027 price list.
Full breakdown: painter and decorator price list. Exact price for your home: free decorating quote.
Why Scraptoft homeowners choose us
- 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.