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Whether you're reviving a Georgian townhouse in St Leonard’s, brightening up a family home in Heavitree, or refreshing a student rental near the university, finding a painter and decorator for your project in Exeter is vital. Enter Checkatrade. Every Exeter decorator listed on our site has passed up to 12 checks, to help you book with a little more confidence.

You can search for painters covering your local area of Exeter, including those who can help with everything from small touch-ups to full-house redecoration. Check tradespeople’s profiles for real customer reviews and ratings, and even photos of recent work. So whether you’re looking for interior painting, exterior decorating, or a full refresh before moving house, you just might be a step closer to finding the right person for the job.

Browse our site for decorators covering whatever corner of the city you’re in, from Topsham to Pinhoe, Countess Wear to St Thomas. So if you’re looking for painters and decorators operating near you in Exeter, you’re in the right place to get started.

What to expect from hiring painters and decorators in Exeter

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 Exeter

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Know exactly what you need done? Use our Job Value Estimator for a quick, tailored cost estimate.

Want more detail? Read our painting and decorating cost guide.

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

All trades on Checkatrade have passed our checks, and you’ll find reviews from real customers on every profile.

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

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 Exeter: 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 Exeter

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

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

You’ll find decorators in Exeter 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 Exeter.

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