Case study · Outside London
Two-day redecoration in Welwyn Garden City
Two rooms and a stairwell in a Welwyn Garden City home prepared and repainted over two days in March 2025.
- LocationHollybush, Welwyn Garden City (outside London), AL7
- PropertyHouse
- PhotographedMarch 2025
- Estimated cost£1,300 to £2,800 + VAT
The starting point
The rooms were cleared and the walls needed filling and sanding before a fresh white finish.
What we did
- Rooms cleared, floors protected and walls filled and sanded.
- Walls and ceilings painted in two rooms.
- The stairwell repainted.
The photos
Every photo was taken on site during the job. Click any photo to enlarge it.
During the work
After
How long it took
Preparation was photographed on 7 March 2025 and the finished rooms on 8 March. Two days.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Two rooms | Prepared and painted | £700 to £1,600 |
| Stairwell | Walls and ceiling repainted | £600 to £1,200 |
| Estimated total | £1,300 to £2,800 | |
Decoration £350 to £800 per room and £600 to £1,200 for a hall, stairs and landing (Checkatrade, MyBuilder, MyJobQuote 2026). These are London rates, so they slightly overstate costs in Hertfordshire.
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