Case study · Lewisham
Whole-flat redecoration in Brockley, done in four days
A Brockley flat repainted from top to bottom in four days in June 2025: walls, ceilings and woodwork in every room, finished in clean white.
- LocationBrockley (Lewisham), SE4
- PropertyFlat in a period building with sash windows
- PhotographedJune 2025
- Estimated cost£1,800 to £3,250 + VAT
The starting point
The flat was empty, with tired sage and cream walls, scuffs on the woodwork and marks around the switches and doors. The brief was a full, clean repaint of every room.
What we did
- Floors and windows protected with dust sheets and masking.
- Walls filled and sanded where needed, then a full coat of trade emulsion over the old colour.
- Ceilings, walls, door frames, skirting and the sash window frames repainted.
- Kitchen and bathroom walls and ceilings repainted.
The photos
Every photo was taken on site during the job. Click any photo to enlarge it.
Before
During the work
After
How long it took
Four days. The first photos, on 9 June 2025, show the rooms being sheeted and the first coats going on. The finished rooms were photographed on 12 June.
What this job would cost at 2026 London rates
Estimated from the photographed scope, not the client's invoice
| Item | What the photos show | Estimate (ex VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-flat repaint | All rooms, walls, ceilings and woodwork | £1,500 to £2,500 |
| London uplift | 20 to 30% above the national benchmark | £300 to £750 |
| Estimated total | £1,800 to £3,250 | |
Benchmark: £1,500 to £2,500 to paint all rooms, hallway, ceilings and woodwork in a two-bed flat (Checkatrade, via BestBuilders 2026), with decorators’ rates 20 to 30% higher in London (Fantastic Services 2026). Typical London market ranges, not fixed Soraiz Builders prices.
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