Leighton Buzzard - 01525 700504 info@setdecorating.co.uk
Why Choose Us?
SET Painting & Decorating
A professional approach to local decorating for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, and small commercial clients.
SET Painting & Decorating clients value an organised and predictable service. SET was established to bring a background in professional project delivery to the decorating trade. This approach ensures a clear scope of work, realistic timescales for preparation and drying, and straightforward pricing to get the job done as agreed.
Based in Leighton Buzzard and working across Herts, Beds, and Bucks, work is carried out personally. Properties are kept tidy and respected while work is underway.
Work Undertaken
- Internal: Walls, ceilings, skirting boards, staircase and bannisters, doors, frames, and window sills & frames.
- Kitchens: Cabinet painting and refreshing existing units.
- External: Masonry, garden walls, fencing, window frames, and front doors.
- Refreshes: End-of-tenancy works, remedial touch-ups, and planned commercial decorating.
What you can expect:
- Clear, upfront pricing with no surprises.
- Proper preparation — not rushed work.
- Respect for your home or property.
- Good communication throughout.
- A tidy site and a well-finished result.
This approach helps ensure each job runs smoothly and is completed properly, from start to finish.
Fully insured. Domestic and small commercial work undertaken. Free, no-pressure quotes.
Pricing & Service Guide
Decorating Price Guide
When planning your project, it helps to have a clear idea of cost and scale. Use the guide below to understand typical rates and plan realistically for your space. These are indicative guide prices only (could be more or less); final quotes are determined by specific requirements and the level of effort involved.
- Indicative Pricing: Aids in project budget planning.
- The Final Quote: Confirmed following a site visit to ensure total clarity.
- VAT-Free: As a sole trader, no VAT is applicable to these prices.
Typical Project Rates
Standard Scope: Includes light prep, two-coat application to walls/ceilings, skirting boards, door frames, and window sills. Rates based on trade materials in neutral tones (see FAQ).
- Box Room / Study: From £550 (Approx. 2 Days)
- Single Bedroom: From £750 (Approx. 2–3 Days)
- Double Bedroom: From £950 (Approx. 3 Days)
- Large Lounge / Master Bed: From £1,250 (Approx. 4 Days)
- Hall, Stairs & Landing (2 Storey): From £1,650 (Approx. 5 Days)
- Small Tasks / Half-Day: From £180 (Min. charge for repairs or touch-ups)
Note: Reduced rates apply for simple refreshes on surfaces in excellent condition.
Other Services (Labour Only):
- Kitchen Cabinets: From £100 per unit
- Front Doors: From £250
- Fencing: From £45 per panel
- Exterior Masonry: From £2,200
Note: Specialist coatings and exterior paints are quoted separately based on your choice of finish.
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The Details: What to Expect
- Included: Two coats (walls/ceilings), skirting, door frames, and window sills. Includes light prep and full site protection (dust sheets/masking).
- Access: Rates assume standard 2.4m ceiling heights. Specialist access equipment or scaffolding is quoted separately where required.
- Extras: Doors (per side), radiators, dark pigments, designer paints, or heavy prep effort (priced on request).
- Exclusions: Major structural repairs, damp treatment, and furniture removal.
Get a Quote
How It Works:
- Get in touch via the contact form or using the details below to discuss your requirements.
- We review the space (in person or via photos).
- You receive a clear, written quote.
- Work is scheduled and delivered as agreed.
Contact Us
Call: 01525 700504
Email: info@setdecorating.co.uk
Area: Based in Leighton Buzzard, covering the surrounding areas of Herts, Beds & Bucks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at info@setdecorating.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes. Quotes include trade-quality paint (Typically Dulux Trade or equivalent) and standard materials, selected to suit the area being decorated. Rates are based on a standard specification of neutral tones.
Prices assume white, off-white, or light neutral colours, allowing for two full coats. Dark colours, strong pigments, or major colour changes may require extra preparation and effort, and are priced separately.
Customer-supplied paint can be discussed if preferred.
Yes. Standard skirting boards, door frames (room side), and window sills are included as part of interior room pricing, assuming typical condition and a straightforward repaint. Woodwork is finished in a durable satin or gloss paint, suitable for everyday wear. Extensive preparation or repairs are priced separately where required.
Work is priced by scope, preparation, access, and time, not hourly rates. Indicative guide prices are shown to help with planning, with final quotes confirmed after viewing or photos.
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, and small commercial clients, including end-of-tenancy and planned works.
Yes. We are fully insured, including public liability cover.
Work is carried out by me personally, ensuring consistent quality and a single point of contact throughout your project.
For larger jobs, or where materials need to be ordered, a deposit may be requested.
This will always be agreed in advance and clearly set out in your quote.
Payment is typically due on completion of the work, unless otherwise agreed in advance.
For larger projects, staged payments may be agreed and will be clearly outlined in your quote.
SET Painting & Decorating | Fully Insured