Northern Ireland cost guide
Painter and decorator costs in Northern Ireland
In 2026, published UK-wide guidance puts wallpapering a room, labour only at £350 to £500 per room (labour only; materials separate and VAT not specified).
UK-wide guidance; prices in Northern Ireland are often lower, so get a quote for your job.
Sources: Checkatrade: painting and decorating
Last reviewed:
A starting point, not a quote
Common jobs and published costs
Compare the same job, unit and inclusions. “Not published” means the source does not give that figure.
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| Job and unit | Low | Typical (published average) | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallpapering a roomper roomLabour-only reference, excluding wallpaper. VAT treatment not stated. Confirm preparation and removal costs.Checkatrade: painting and decoratingUK-wide · Checked | £350 | £450 | £500 |
| Painting a medium room (18m²)per roomPublished average including standard trade paint and labour. No range published for this row. VAT treatment not stated.Checkatrade: painting and decoratingUK-wide · Checked | Not published | £450 | Not published |
| Painting a door, both sidesper doorReference. Confirm preparation, paint and VAT in the quote.Checkatrade: painting and decoratingUK-wide · Checked | £80 | £90 | £100 |
Understand your quote
What changes the price?
- Room size, ceiling height and how much woodwork needs attention.
- Surface preparation, stripping wallpaper and repairs before painting.
- Paint specification, number of coats and whether rooms are occupied.
How to get a fair quote
Describe the work clearly and add photos. Mention measurements, access, the condition of existing fittings and whether you already have materials. Ask what the quote includes, what is excluded and whether VAT, materials or disposal are extra.
Compare like-for-like scopes rather than choosing on the headline price alone. Agree the price and how any changes will be handled before work begins. For specialist or regulated work, check the qualifications and registration needed for your job.
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How WeeJobs works
WeeJobs is live in Causeway Coast & Glens. It is free to post a job. Describe what needs doing, review interested approved tradespeople and choose who suits your work. Agree the price before work starts.
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Are these painter and decorator prices measured in Northern Ireland?
No. These are published UK-wide references, not WeeJobs transaction data or a Northern Ireland survey. A local quote may differ.
Why is a typical painter and decorator price sometimes not published?
We use the source figures as published and do not calculate midpoints.
How do I agree a painter and decorator price on WeeJobs?
Posting a job is free. Describe the work, review the interest from approved tradespeople or helpers, choose who suits and agree the price before work starts.
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