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Painter & Decorator in Kensington & Chelsea

Looking for a trusted painter and decorator in Kensington & Chelsea? A1 Decorating provides professional interior and exterior decorating services throughout Kensington & Chelsea and surrounding areas.

  • 20+ Years Experience
  • Fully Insured
  • Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Free Quotes

What we do

Decorating Services Across Kensington & Chelsea

Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings and full-room repaints with trade-quality paint and a clean, lasting finish.

Exterior Painting

Render, masonry, fascias and front doors prepped and painted to handle the British weather.

Residential Decorating

Whole-home redecorations including colour advice, wallpapering and feature walls.

Woodwork & Trim

Skirting, architrave, doors, windows and staircases — sanded, primed and finished sharply.

Walls & Ceilings

Filling, sanding and prep that fixes cracks, stains and tired surfaces before paint.

Property Refreshes

Landlord turnarounds and end-of-tenancy repaints — quick, tidy and on schedule.

Why us

Why Homeowners in Kensington & Chelsea Choose A1 Decorating

20+ Years Experience

Over two decades of decorating homes throughout London.

Reliable & Professional

Clear communication, on-time arrivals and tidy workmanship.

Satisfaction Guarantee

We're not happy until you're happy with every wall and finish.

Free Quotations

No-obligation visits, transparent pricing and honest advice.

Recent work

Recent Projects in Kensington & Chelsea

Stucco Front Repaint — Notting Hill W11

Full front elevation prepped and painted in brilliant white, plus sash windows and front door in a glossy black.

Mansion Flat Repaint — South Kensington SW7

Four-room flat fully redecorated over 10 days with cornice prep, woodwork in eggshell and a deep-green library.

Mews House — Chelsea SW3

Two-floor mews fully repainted inside in 7 days — neutral palette, restored skirting, original beams cleaned and finished.

Wallpaper Strip & Repaint — Holland Park W11

Three rooms of heritage wallpaper carefully stripped, walls skimmed and finished in a soft warm white.

About the area

Local Painters Serving Kensington & Chelsea

Stucco-fronted Notting Hill houses, Chelsea mews and South Ken mansion flats — Kensington & Chelsea sets a high bar for finish. A1 Decorating delivers the crisp lines, careful prep and quality materials these homes need.

Kensington & Chelsea sets the highest finish bar of any London borough. Stucco fronts in Notting Hill, white mansion flats in South Ken and narrow mews houses in Chelsea all reward proper prep and a sharp final coat — and punish anything less.

Across SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, W8, W10 and W11 we run full-home redecorations, single-room repaints and exterior stucco repaints. Wallpaper hanging and removal is common here — many flats still carry decades-old hand-blocked paper that needs careful stripping.

Homeowners in RBKC expect zero shortcuts: floors covered, sockets masked, edges cut sharp by hand. That's the only way to work in these properties, and it's how A1 Decorating quotes every job here.

Nearby areas we also cover include Camden, Islington, Westminster. Wherever you are in Central London, we'll quote your job honestly and finish it properly.

FAQs

Painter & Decorator FAQs — Kensington & Chelsea

How much does decorating cost in Kensington & Chelsea?+

RBKC repaints typically start at £450–£600 per bedroom and £5,000+ for whole-flat redecorations. Stucco front-elevation jobs are quoted per linear metre of frontage and ceiling height — we'll always survey in person before quoting.

Do you offer free quotes in Kensington & Chelsea?+

Yes — every quote across Kensington & Chelsea is free and no-obligation. We visit your property, talk through the brief and email a written, itemised quote, usually within 24–48 hours.

Are you insured?+

Yes. A1 Decorating is fully insured with public liability cover, so your home and belongings are protected throughout every Kensington & Chelsea project.

How quickly can work start in Kensington & Chelsea?+

For most Kensington & Chelsea projects we can start within 1–2 weeks of accepting a quote. Smaller jobs and landlord turnarounds across SW3, SW5, SW7 can often be slotted in sooner — just let us know your timeline.

Do you cover nearby areas?+

Yes — alongside Kensington & Chelsea we regularly work across Camden, Islington, Westminster and the wider Central London area. If you're nearby, get in touch and we'll confirm we can reach you.

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