ceiling painters in Edinburgh (31)

If you’re restoring original features in a Georgian flat in New Town, repainting a rental in Leith, or giving your Morningside home a modern refresh, you'll need a painter and decorator in Edinburgh - and that's where Checkatrade comes in. Every decorator on our platform is checked by us, and rated and reviewed by customers to help you hire with confidence, not crossed fingers.

From full-home redecorations to small touch-ups, Edinburgh decorators on our site are rated by real customers on tidiness, timekeeping, and workmanship. You’ll find painters and decorators working in Edinburgh ready to help with interiors, exteriors, commercial jobs and everything in between.

From Leith to Corstorphine, Stockbridge to Morningside, you can find the right painter and decorator for the job available near you - whether you're in the City of Edinburgh or the wider Midlothian area.

What to expect from hiring painters and decorators in Edinburgh

Common jobs they cover:

• Interior work: painting walls, ceilings and woodwork
• Hanging wallpaper or creating feature walls
• Painting over fresh plaster or MDF
• Exterior paintwork: Fences, windows, render
• Touch-ups, repairs and end-of-tenancy redecoration

Average costs for popular painting and decorating jobs in Edinburgh

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What’s included in a typical quote:

• Prep work (filling, sanding, taping)
• Labour
• Materials (standard trade paint, brushes, etc.)
• Cleanup after the job

Things that might cost extra:

• Premium or specialist paints (Farrow & Ball, Dulux Heritage)
• Tricky surfaces like patchy plaster or bold colours
• Hard-to-reach areas (e.g. high ceilings, stairwells)

What to look for:

• Public Liability Insurance
• NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications in decorating
• Membership of trade bodies like the PDA

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Ready to get started? Use Checkatrade's directory to find checked painting and decorating services in Edinburgh.

How long does a job take?

• One room: 1 - 2 days
• Full house: 1 - 2 weeks, depending on size and spec

Painters and decorators in Edinburgh: Homeowners vs renters

If you own your home

Decorating decisions are down to you. You won’t need permission for interior work, but if your property is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local council before painting the exterior.

If you rent

Speak to your landlord before picking up a paintbrush. Most contracts ask for permission, especially if you’re going for bold colours or wallpaper. The good news? If it’s basic maintenance, they may even cover the cost.

Emergency painters and decorators in Edinburgh

Need help fast? Whether it’s water-damaged ceilings or unexpected touch-ups before a property viewing, find urgent painting or decorating services in Edinburgh or use our request a quote tool for a quick callback.

Find a painter and decorator for the job you need in Edinburgh

You’ll find decorators in Edinburgh for:

• Interior work painting
• Kitchen painting
• Skirting boards, door frames and trims
• Wallpaper hanging or removal
• Feature walls
• Exterior decorating
• Painting fresh plaster
• Commercial decorating
• Full room or house makeovers
• End-of-tenancy refreshes

Use Checkatrade’s directory to find painting and decorating services near you, or try our request a quote tool to hear directly from painters and decorators in Edinburgh.

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