Painting & Rendering Across the UK 10 UK Cities Covered

From London to Edinburgh, Manchester to Cardiff: compare painter and decorator costs, rendering prices, conservation area rules and the best heritage colours for your home.

Most-searched UK cities

London

Greater London

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Manchester

North West

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Birmingham

West Midlands

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Leeds

Yorkshire

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Edinburgh

Scotland

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Bristol

South West

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Glasgow

Scotland

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Liverpool

North West

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All 18 UK city guides

Complete coverage of Britain's largest cities - costs, conservation areas and architectural styles.

Popular UK exterior colours

The shades most requested for British homes in 2026 - from heritage greys to deep blues.

Railings

Iconic Farrow & Ball black-grey

UK favourite

Hague Blue

Deep heritage navy

UK favourite

Elephant's Breath

Soft warm grey

UK favourite

Cornforth White

Cool understated white

UK favourite

Down Pipe

Strong charcoal grey

UK favourite

Dulux Timeless

Best-selling neutral

UK favourite

Useful UK resources

Pillar guides and hubs to plan your exterior project across Britain.

Best exterior paint colours UK 2026

Heritage palettes, modern neutrals and conservation-friendly choices for British homes.

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UK colour pairings hub

Curated two-tone combinations for door, window and main wall colours.

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UK blog & advice

Painting tips, decorator interviews and renovation guides for British homeowners.

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