Painter pricing in Cardiff
What painters charge in Cardiff (typically £22-£55/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Cardiff painter pricing
What painters should charge in Cardiff
Cardiff painters work across Pontcanna/Cyncoed/Llanishen premium interiors, Cathays/Roath Victorian terrace refurbs, Cardiff Bay apartment fit-out, and Welsh Government commercial procurement. Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) and Dulux Select are the trust signals. High Cardiff rainfall (~1150mm/year) compresses the exterior-painting season and lifts spec on render and external woodwork.
Hourly rate
£22-£55
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
£15-£33
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common painter jobs in Cardiff
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in GBP.
Single room interior repaint (3x4m)
What's included
Includes 2 coats, walls + ceiling, prep, masking. Excludes major plaster repair.
Interior repaint per square metre
What's included
Wall area only, 2 coats, standard quality paint. Doors and trim usually quoted separately.
Exterior repaint per square metre
What's included
Includes prep, undercoat, 2 coats. Scaffold or cherry-picker hire extra for double-storey.
Ceiling paint per square metre
What's included
Includes 2 coats, cutting in. Stipple or coffered ceilings cost more.
Door (full prep and paint, both sides)
What's included
Includes sanding, priming, 2 finish coats. Premium enamel adds cost.
Skirting and architrave (per linear m)
What's included
Includes prep, fill, 2 coats. Tight angles and detailed mouldings cost more.
Full 3-bed house interior
What's included
All walls, ceilings, trim. 5-7 day job for a 2-painter team. Premium finishes add 30-50%.
Full single-storey house exterior
What's included
Includes prep, primer, 2 top coats. Render repairs and wood replacement priced separately.
Roof paint (sheet metal, per sqm)
What's included
Includes prep, primer, top coat. Tile roofs need specialist coating systems.
Cardiff quote factors
What to factor into your Cardiff painter quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a painter in Cardiff. Wet oceanic Welsh climate. ~1150mm rainfall per year (wettest of the major UK cities), mild winters with occasional snow, cool short summers. Heavy rainfall drives gutter, drainage, SUDS, and roofing trade demand. Welsh SuDS Statutory Standards mandatory since 2019.
PDA + Dulux Select credentials
Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) membership and Dulux Select / Johnstone's Trade Select accreditations are the regional trust signals. Print credentials on every quote.
Pontcanna + Cyncoed premium finish standard
Pontcanna (CF11), Cyncoed (CF23), Llanishen (CF14), Penylan (CF23) clients expect smooth-finish 3-coat systems with premium paints (Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Paint & Paper Library). Quote £18-£42/sqm interior, £28-£75/sqm exterior. State coats and brand on every quote.
Compressed exterior-painting season
Cardiff ~1150mm rainfall is the highest of UK major cities. Reliable exterior-paint window is May to September only. Quote 'weather-dependent scheduling' on every exterior quote and protect with rain-day clauses. Premium two-pack systems (Dulux Weathershield Smooth, Sandtex Trade) on every exterior repaint.
Victorian sash window + heritage decor
Cathays, Roath (CF24), Pontcanna (CF11), Penylan (CF23) Victorian/Edwardian stock has sash windows and lime plaster needing breathable spec. Quote linseed-oil paint / breathable mineral paint (Keim, Earthborn) at premium £35-£85/sqm. Sash window refurb + repaint £450-£950 per window.
Cardiff Bay developer fit-out volume
Cardiff Bay (CF10) apartment and commercial fit-out drives volume. Quote per-apartment two-coat magnolia/white at £12-£22/sqm at developer portfolio rates. Build relationships with Bay developers and managing agents.
Welsh Government bilingual signage
Welsh Language Act and Welsh Language Standards mean Welsh Government and public-sector contracts often require bilingual signage and certificates. Quote bilingual signage and decoration (£250-£1,250 per project) as a differentiator for public-sector work.
Sample quote
A real Cardiff painter quote you can copy
3-bedroom interior repaint, walls + ceilings + trim, premium finish. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Prep (sand, fill, prime patches) across 180sqm wall area
Wall paint (2 coats, Dulux Wash & Wear Low Sheen, customer choice colours x3)
Ceiling paint (2 coats, white flat, 95sqm)
Skirting and architrave (240 linear m, 2 coats enamel)
Doors (8 doors, both sides, prep + 2 coats enamel)
Masking, drop sheets, daily site clean
FAQ
Cardiff painter pricing questions, answered
Common questions about painter pricing in Cardiff, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Interior 2-coat: £12-£25/sqm standard Cardiff, £18-£42/sqm premium (Pontcanna CF11, Cyncoed CF23, Llanishen CF14, Penylan CF23). Day rate £170-£330. Premium tier day rate £280-£480. State 2 coats minimum, brand spec and VAT at 20% on every quote.
Not legally required but PDA membership and Dulux Select / Johnstone's Trade Select accreditations are the regional trust signals. Print credentials on every quote. Public-sector and Welsh Government framework work often expects Constructionline + SafeContractor.
Reliable window is May to September only. Cardiff sees ~1150mm rainfall a year (highest of UK major cities). Quote 'weather-dependent scheduling' on every exterior quote and protect with rain-day clauses. Premium two-pack systems (Dulux Weathershield Smooth, Sandtex Trade) on every exterior repaint.
Cathays, Roath, Pontcanna, Penylan Victorian/Edwardian stock needs breathable spec. Quote linseed-oil paint / breathable mineral paint (Keim, Earthborn) at premium £35-£85/sqm. Sash window refurb + repaint £450-£950 per window. State paint system and breathability on every heritage quote.
Yes, Cardiff Bay (CF10) apartment and commercial fit-out drives volume. Quote per-apartment two-coat magnolia/white at £12-£22/sqm at developer portfolio rates. Build relationships with Bay developers and managing agents.
Hourly rates are £22 to £50 in the US, £22-55 in the UK, A£31-100 in Australia, R150-450 in South Africa, and C£22-85 in Canada. Most painters prefer to quote per square metre or per room because it is more transparent and avoids scope-creep disputes.
The big variables are coat count, paint grade, and how much prep is included. A 'cheap' quote is usually one coat of builder's-grade paint over no prep. A premium quote is two coats of washable paint over proper prep. Compare what is in the line items, not just the total.
A 3-bedroom interior with a 2-painter team is 5-7 working days for walls, ceilings, and trim. Furniture-out is faster (4-5 days); furniture-in adds 1-2 days for masking and movement.
Usually no. Painters buy paint at trade pricing 15-30% below retail and pass some of that on. Bringing your own paint also voids most coverage warranties. The exception is if you want a specific designer brand the painter cannot source.
A 4L tin covers around 30-40sqm in one coat for smooth walls, less for textured or porous surfaces. Always buy enough for 2 coats plus 10% for touch-ups. Your painter should quote the total litres needed on the quote.
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