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Painters and decorators in York

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

Single room
£290 – £680walls, ceiling, woodwork
Whole house interior
£2,400 – £6,0003 bed, two coats
Exterior, terraced
£1,200 – £2,400including preparation
York vs UK
-3%around the UK median

Number 1: Smiths of York

5.0(135)out of 5, from 135 reviewson GoogleWigginton, York

Smiths of York carries out interior and exterior painting for domestic and commercial clients in Wigginton and across the York area. Projects range from full room redecoration to exterior property renovation.

07955 519933 8 Harewood Cl, Wigginton, York YO32 2QH

Number 2: Co Leys Decorators

5.0(25)out of 5, from 25 reviewson GoogleYork

Co Leys Decorators delivers interior and exterior redecoration for domestic and commercial properties in York and North Yorkshire. Services provided include painting walls, glossing woodwork and hanging wallpaper for homes and businesses.

07539 398030 5 Tuke Ave, York YO10 3RN

Number 3: Sp Decorators York

5.0(18)out of 5, from 18 reviewson GoogleYork

Operating in York, SP Decorators manages interior and exterior decorating for domestic and commercial properties. Work ranges from household wallpapering and room painting to full decoration for shops and office blocks.

01904 373086

Number 4: Bm Decorating

5.0(11)out of 5, from 11 reviewson GoogleYork

Bailey & Medd Decorators supplies commercial and domestic painting services across York and Yorkshire. Their trade work encompasses internal and external painting, detailed wallpapering and specialist surface restoration projects for homes and businesses.

07376 632130 7 Ings Way, York YO30 6NU

Number 5: York

5.0(10)out of 5, from 10 reviewson GoogleClifton, York

Husband-and-wife business Mr & Mrs Painting & Decorating serves residential and commercial properties in Clifton and throughout York. Services include internal wall painting, wallpaper hanging and complete exterior redecoration projects.

07545 570969 72 Spalding Ave, Clifton, York YO30 6JL

Number 6: Paul J Russell Tiling & Decorating Services

4.9(59)out of 5, from 59 reviewson GoogleAcomb, York

Paul J Russell Tiling & Decorating Services offers painting, decorating and tiling for properties in Acomb, York and North Yorkshire. The business undertakes internal redecoration as well as exterior makeovers for domestic and commercial clients.

01904 282385 26 Barkston Grove, Acomb, York YO26 5AT

Number 7: Wjm Decorators

5.0(6)out of 5, from 6 reviewson GoogleYork

W J Moore Decorators provides painting and decorating services for property owners in York. The business undertakes general painting work for both domestic homes and local commercial sites across the region.

07706 111350

Number 8: Brilliant Decorators

4.8(54)out of 5, from 54 reviewson GoogleAcomb, York

Brilliant Decorators handles painting and decorating work for clients in Acomb, York, Harrogate and Wetherby. The team works across residential homes, offices, retail units, hotels, pubs, restaurants and apartment blocks.

Unit 12, Pyramid Court, Rosetta Way, Acomb, York YO26 5NB

Number 9: York Decorator

5.0(1)out of 5, from 1 reviewson GoogleYork

York Decorator offers painting and decorating services for clients across York and North Yorkshire. Work includes internal and external painting, wallpaper hanging, hand painting kitchen units and commercial decorating projects.

07771 741823 38 Fairway, York YO30 5QA

Number 10: York

No Google reviews yetYork

York provides trades services including electrical work, plumbing, building, and decorating across the York area.

What painters and decorators charge in York

In York, single room typically costs £290 – £680. Labour in North Yorkshire runs 3% below 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 york". They are ranked on Google rating, online presence and other factors.

Work out the budget first

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

Painters and decorators in York: 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.