Painters and decorators in Birmingham
Looking for a painter and decorator in Birmingham? The painters and decorators below are listed with their real Google rating where they have one. We list 288 in total, and the 40 below are the ones rated and detailed enough to choose between. Send a job request from any listing, saying what needs doing and when suits, and the business comes back to you with a price and a time. No payment is taken online.
Painters and decorators in Birmingham at a glance
The 40 painters and decorators shown in Birmingham are based across 29 postcode districts (B33, B36, B24, B6, B32, B44, B16, B28 and more), so there is usually one close by whichever side of Birmingham you are on.
40 of them carry Google reviews, 1,074 between them, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Worth reading before you pick on price alone, because the cheapest quote is a false economy if the work needs doing twice.
The highest rated is BushburyPM Decorating at 5.0 from 58 reviews.
Of the 38 where we hold working hours, 29 work on a Saturday and 14 on a Sunday. Weekend slots go first, so asking a few days ahead usually gets you a better choice than ringing round on the day.
Good to know in Birmingham
- Water: Severn Trent supplies about 9 in 10 Birmingham postcodes and South Staffs Water most of the rest, including Sutton Coldfield. Hardness is from 35 mg/l (soft) to 223 mg/l (hard) depending on the supply zone.
- Drains and sewers: Severn Trent looks after the public sewers here, including most shared drains that serve more than one property. A blocked drain inside your own boundary is usually yours to clear.
- Gas: Cadent runs the gas network across the West Midlands. If you smell gas, call the free national gas emergency line on 0800 111 999 straight away, before you call a gas engineer.
- Planning and building regulations: Birmingham City Council handles planning applications and building control for Birmingham. Larger jobs such as extensions, new windows and rewiring need building regulations sign off, which your tradesperson can often self certify through a scheme such as Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT or FENSA.
Water figures: Severn Trent and South Staffs Water supply zone data, 2025 to 2026, via TapWaterData (read 3 Nov 2026). Check your own postcode with your water company, as hardness varies by street.
What a painter and decorator does
Painters and decorators handle interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, filling and preparing walls, staining woodwork and repainting the outside of a house. Preparation is most of the job, so when comparing quotes in Birmingham ask what is included: filling, sanding, sealing, the number of coats and whether the paint is supplied.
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Before you choose, worth reading
Frequently asked questions
How many coats should I expect?
Two top coats on walls is the norm, with a mist coat on fresh plaster and a primer or undercoat on bare wood. A quote that is much cheaper than the others often means one coat.
Should I supply the paint?
Either is fine. If the decorator supplies it they usually get a trade price and stand behind the finish. If you supply it, buy the brand and finish they ask for, since cheap paint takes more coats.
What time of year is best for exterior painting?
Dry, mild weather. Most decorators avoid exterior work in the wettest and coldest months because paint needs to dry properly. Booking ahead for spring or late summer is normal.
How do I get a quote from painters and decorators in Birmingham?
Pick a listing on this page and send a quote request saying what needs doing and when suits you. The business comes back to you with a price and a time. It is free to ask, and no payment is taken online.
Are the painters and decorators on this page vetted?
Not yet. Listings marked Claimed have been claimed by the business and are kept up to date by them; the rest come from public records such as Companies House and Google and are marked as not yet claimed. Every listing shows its real Google rating and review count where one exists. We do not check registers or insurance yet, so ask for a Gas Safe or NICEIC/NAPIT number and check it yourself.
What should I check before I hire a painter and decorator?
Ask for a written quote and what it includes, who will do the work, whether they are insured, and any registration the trade needs, such as Gas Safe for gas work or a Part P scheme for electrics. Never pay the full amount up front.
Is the water hard in Birmingham?
Severn Trent supplies about 9 in 10 Birmingham postcodes and South Staffs Water most of the rest, including Sutton Coldfield. Hardness is from 35 mg/l (soft) to 223 mg/l (hard) depending on the supply zone, from 2025 to 2026 supply zone data. It varies by street, so check your postcode with your water company.
Who do I call if I smell gas in Birmingham?
Call the national gas emergency number, 0800 111 999, free at any time. Cadent runs the gas network in the West Midlands and will send an engineer to make it safe. Then book a Gas Safe registered engineer for any repair.
Prices and availability are confirmed by each business. No payment is taken online, you pay the tradesperson directly.