Strip old coverings
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
Painter and Decorator service guide
Wallpaper hanging specialists
Achieve aligned seams and clean corners by choosing a decorator who prices wall preparation, pattern matching and the specific paper correctly.
Free for homeownersUp to three quotesLocal trade matchingNo obligation to hire
Typical project budget
£250–£1,500
Use this as a planning range only. Your property, region, specification and access determine the final quotation.
What the work can include
Line and prepare walls
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
Pattern-match and hang wallpaper
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
Trim, seal edges and clean
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
How to compare quotations
Paper type and roll width
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Pattern repeat and wastage
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Wall straightness and repairs
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Stairs, alcoves and feature walls
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Questions homeowners ask
Does wallpapering include stripping?
Often not. Ask for separate prices for removal, lining paper, wall repairs and disposal.
How much extra paper should I buy?
Pattern repeat, windows and doors affect wastage; the decorator can calculate rolls from the actual room.
Can wallpaper hide uneven walls?
Heavy papers help slightly, but significant unevenness needs filling or lining first for a professional result.