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Painters and decorators in Edinburgh

The 9 painters and decorators from Google's results for Edinburgh, ranked on Google rating, online presence and other factors. Updated 10 September 2026.

Single room
£310 – £710walls, ceiling, woodwork
Whole house interior
£2,600 – £6,0003 bed, two coats
Exterior, terraced
£1,200 – £2,600including preparation
Edinburgh vs UK
+2%around the UK median

Scotland issues building warrants rather than building regulations approval, and permitted development rights differ from England.

Number 1: Edinburgh Painting Services

5.0(166)out of 5, from 166 reviewson GoogleEdinburgh

Edinburgh Painting Services manages interior and exterior painting projects for domestic and commercial clients throughout Edinburgh. Additional work offered by the firm includes plastering, wallpapering, and floor sanding.

07874 126922

Number 2: Edinburgh Lothian Decorating

5.0(51)out of 5, from 51 reviewson GoogleEdinburgh

Internal decorating and painting services are provided by Edinburgh Lothian Decorating. The business serves residential customers across Edinburgh and West Lothian, taking on wallpapering and general interior painting tasks.

07916 310967 52 Bread St, Edinburgh EH3 9AH

Number 3: Borthwick Decorators

4.9(77)out of 5, from 77 reviewson GoogleEdinburgh

Borthwick Decorators undertakes residential, commercial, and heritage property painting across Scotland and the UK. The firm delivers internal and external redecoration for homes, period buildings, and business premises.

0131 235 2733 93 George St, Edinburgh EH2 3ES

Number 4: Chris Keppie

4.9(35)out of 5, from 35 reviewson GoogleMayfield, Dalkeith

Chris Keppie provides painting and decorating services to domestic and commercial clients in Mayfield, Dalkeith.

07554 881270 56 Blackcot Rd, Mayfield, Dalkeith EH22 5SL

Number 5: Find Painters and Decorators near me in Edinburgh

5.0(4)out of 5, from 4 reviewson GoogleEdinburgh

Buildscotland operates in Edinburgh, providing painting, decorating, carpentry, joinery, and plastering services.

028 9031 9008

Number 6: Deanmccathie Painter and Decorator

4.8(266)out of 5, from 266 reviewson GoogleEdinburgh

Deanmccathie Painter and Decorator completes domestic and commercial painting projects across Edinburgh. The team works on interior and exterior redecoration for residential properties and business premises throughout the city.

0131 341 4311 189 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PN

Number 7: Berts Decorating

4.8(165)out of 5, from 165 reviewson GoogleEdinburgh

Berts Decorating delivers interior and exterior finishes for homes across Edinburgh, including period tenements and Victorian villas. The business provides painting services to clients in areas such as Morningside, Bruntsfield, and Trinity.

0131 608 0524 11 New Lairdship Yards, Edinburgh EH11 3UY

Number 8: Thistle Decorators

4.4(38)out of 5, from 38 reviewson GoogleLeith, Edinburgh

Thistle Decorators handles domestic, commercial, industrial, and civil painting projects across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and central Scotland. The team carries out both internal and external decorating works.

0131 555 0330 22 - 26 Academy St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EF

Number 9: George Nicolson Decorators

No Google reviews yetEdinburgh

George Nicolson Decorators completes interior and exterior painting projects across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. The business works on residential properties alongside commercial refurbishments for hotels, bars, and historic halls.

What painters and decorators charge in Edinburgh

In Edinburgh, single room typically costs £310 – £710. Labour in City of Edinburgh runs 2% above the UK median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same job elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the registration yourself. Trade body memberships are public, and each body's own register confirms them in a minute.
  • Get three quotes on the same specification. Written down, split into labour, materials and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different jobs.
  • Ask what is not included. Making good, waste removal, scaffolding and VAT are the four that turn a cheap quote into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. Materials in advance is normal. Half the total before anyone turns up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "painters and decorators edinburgh". They are ranked on Google rating, online presence and other factors.

Work out the budget first

The figures above are Edinburgh ranges. These explain what drives them, so you can read a quote properly.

Painters and decorators in Edinburgh: common questions

Is it cheaper to pay by the day or for the job?

For the job, almost always. A fixed price transfers the risk of a slow week to the decorator. Day rates of £150 to £250 are common but leave you exposed if preparation takes longer than expected.