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Decorating Companies in London: 2,400+ Active Firms (2026)
Painting and decorating businesses apply coatings and wallcoverings in domestic and commercial properties across London.
Procurement tends to sit with facilities managers, main contractors, property managers and local authority estates teams, rather than a specialist decorating buyer. Work is bought through domestic refurbishment jobs, commercial fit-outs, planned maintenance frameworks and public-sector estates contracts. Engagements range from occupied-property touch-ups and landlord refreshes to multi-site programmes where scheduling, insurance, method statements and documented quality checks matter as much as finish. The more attractive contractors for researchers are usually those with measurable turnover, a small to mid-sized workforce and enough operational process to handle higher-value projects across London boroughs.
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London has 2,426 actively trading painting and decorating firms, with a long tail of owner-managed contractors and a small higher-turnover tier. Sixteen report turnover above £5M, while 719 were incorporated since 2022, pointing to continued churn and new formation in local contracting. Reported employment totals 1,040 people, and 122 of 122 firms with headcount disclosure report at least one employee. That footprint fits a labour-intensive trade where many businesses remain project-led rather than platform-led, even when they serve commercial or public-sector property portfolios.
No dedicated licensing regime governs painting and decorating, but the work sits inside the wider construction and building-maintenance framework. HSE guidance and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations treat decorating as construction and building work where contractor duties, welfare, risk management and worker competence can apply. The relevant occupational standard also frames the role around domestic and commercial settings, coatings, wallcoverings and surface finishing, with statutory, safety and environmental requirements folded into day-to-day work. The Painting and Decorating Association adds a trade-body layer through membership criteria, insurance expectations and a Code of Practice.
Demand appears tied to refurbishment cycles, public-estate maintenance and landlord compliance work more than to new-build volumes alone. The cohort still looks weighted towards early-commercial and owner-managed operators, so scale-up scarcity is likely to remain a feature. Contractors that can evidence safe site practice, scheduling discipline and repeatable quality systems tend to be better placed for framework and facilities-management work, while smaller operators may remain subcontract-led. Consolidation appears more likely through relationship networks and framework access than through a wave of national roll-ups.
2,426
Active firms
2026
16
Over £5M turnover
London trading firms
719
Formed since 2022
Recent incorporations
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (16 of 2,426 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
29% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (719 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Painting and decorating contractors sit within HSE’s Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, covering construction and building work, legal requirements, contractors and construction workers.
Occupation standards cover domestic and commercial properties, water-borne and solvent-borne coatings, wallcoverings, and statutory, safety and environmental requirements.
The British Coatings Federation put UK paint and coatings at £3.2 billion and 703 million litres in 2019.
The 2023 European paint market was estimated at around 4.5 billion litres and EUR 21.1 billion.
Germany, France, Italy, the UK and Spain accounted for more than 50% of the European decorative coatings market, while UK decorative paint volume was down 2% in 2023 and nearly flat in 2024.
Top London decorating companies
Bexley Decor Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides painting and decorating services for commercial and domestic properties. Undertakes interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, specialist wall coverings, spray painting, and application…
Sells to both commercial and domestic customers, including offices, local authorities, schools, nurseries, hospitals, housing associations, warehouses, factories and hotels in London within the M25…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
HILTON ABBEY DECORATING CONTRACTORS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building refurbishment, renovation and property maintenance services including painting and decorating, specialist coatings, carpentry, brickwork, repairs and graffiti removal for commercial…
Serves public sector bodies, local authorities, housing associations, educational establishments, retail outlets and private property owners across London and the Home Counties.
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
AOD Contracts Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides painting and decorating services and internal and external property refurbishment. Undertakes building repairs, wallpaper hanging, joinery, flooring, lighting and fire system upgrades, and…
Serves property-sector clients including chartered surveyors, architects, property managers, interior designers, housing associations and housing committees, across heritage properties, mansion…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Grenville Building & Decorating Contractors Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building, refurbishment, and decorating services including maintenance, alterations, and fit-out works. Undertakes projects for public sector, education, social housing, commercial, and…
Serves public-sector and private clients in Central London, including local authorities, education establishments, social housing providers, commercial property clients, leisure-sector organisations…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
LONDON PAINTING FACILITIES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides residential and commercial painting and decorating services, including interior and exterior painting, spray painting, and wallpaper installation and removal. Works on homes as well as…
Serves homeowners and residential property owners in London, plus commercial clients including local businesses, nationwide contractors, hotels, healthcare, education and leisure operators, and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · 19% CAGR over 3y
Location
Oakdene Finishes Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides painting and decorating services for commercial and hospitality properties, including hotels, retail spaces and large construction projects. Employs trained tradespeople to deliver interior…
Serves construction contractors, developers and facilities teams managing luxury hotels, residences and landmark commercial properties, including hospitality and high-end retail projects.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
Standage & Co. Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides building refurbishment and construction services including planned and cyclical maintenance, structural repairs, office fit‑outs, internal and external decoration, conversions, and new build…
Serves public and private sector property clients in London and the South East, including local authorities, housing providers, education and healthcare estates, heritage building owners, commercial…
Financial Health
StableStable · -5% CAGR over 2y
Location
VISTA MAINTENANCE SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building maintenance and refurbishment services for commercial, education, healthcare and social housing sectors. Services include industrial and commercial electrical work, responsive…
Serves commercial property owners and managers, social housing providers, education and healthcare facilities, heritage site custodians, and framework clients across public and private sector…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
INTERIORS EUROPE TM LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial painting, decorating and refurbishment services for offices, retail, industrial and hospitality premises, including interior and exterior decoration, wall coverings, spray…
Serves B2B and public-sector clients with offices, industrial, retail, hospitality and healthcare premises, including occupiers, landlords, facilities managers and project teams needing decorating or…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
ADS Artistic Designed Surfaces Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial painting and decorating services for construction and property projects, including interior and exterior painting, specialist decorative finishes, spray painting, wall coverings,…
Serves regional and national construction companies, main contractors and commercial property owners or managers in London, particularly on new-build, refurbishment, fit-out and maintenance projects.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
TCL Group
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building construction, repair and maintenance services, including responsive repairs, void refurbishments, planned and cyclical works, painting and decorating, accessibility adaptations,…
Serves public and private sector property clients, including local authorities, housing providers and councils managing residential, community and heritage building portfolios.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
ARMOUR HART GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building maintenance, refurbishment and cyclical decoration works, including painting, roofing repairs, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, fire safety installations, damp treatment and…
Serves local authorities, housing associations, retirement living providers, schools, colleges and commercial property owners across London and the South East, especially clients managing social…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
PAC DECORATIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides residential and commercial painting and decorating services, including spray painting of walls, ceilings, floors and doors, and installation of wallpaper and specialist wallcoverings for…
Serves commercial property owners, office occupiers, contractors and residential clients, with a focus on London and the Home Counties and capacity for nationwide jobs.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 17% CAGR over 4y
Location
Professional Painters & Decorators Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial and domestic painting and decorating services, including office and retail interiors, exterior painting, spray painting, wallpapering, and warehouse floor coatings. Also applies…
Serves businesses and property owners in London and the Home Counties, including offices, retail shops, leisure venues, hotels, pubs, warehouses, commercial properties, block properties and some…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
PCD SERVICES LONDON LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides interior and exterior painting and decorating services for commercial properties, residential homes, and public sector buildings, including wall painting, wallpaper installation, and…
Serves a mix of B2B, B2C and public sector customers: commercial property owners and managers, residential homeowners or landlords, and public bodies delivering local community projects in and around…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Nora Building Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides painting and decorating services for residential and commercial properties, including interior and exterior painting, French polishing, and on-site surface repairs for doors, woodwork, tiles…
Serves homeowners and B2B clients across London, including property developers, contractors, boutique hotels, commercial sites and high-rise residential developments needing decorating and surface…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Barry's Luxe Decorating Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides interior and exterior painting and decorating services for residential and commercial properties. Undertakes projects including homes, offices, retail units and schools, with work such as…
Serves homeowners and commercial property buyers across London and the Home Counties, including property managers, landlords, schools, developers, universities and facilities management companies.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
WOODGROVE CONTRACTORS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides external and internal building refurbishment and repair services for residential blocks, schools, and historic properties. Services include redecoration, façade and roof repairs, restoration…
Sells to chartered surveyors, managing agents, residents’ committees and architects overseeing refurbishment projects for larger or multi-occupancy buildings, especially residential mansion blocks,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 25% CAGR over 2y
Location
PIGMENTO PAINTING AND DECORATING LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides painting and decorating services for residential and commercial properties, including interior painting, wallpaper hanging, woodwork finishing, coving installation, and plastering. Works…
Serves residential and commercial customers in London, including homeowners, apartment owners, shops, restaurants, interior designers, building contractors, property management companies and other…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
A.N. Contract Services Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides building and property maintenance services for commercial and domestic clients, including renovations, carpentry and joinery, plastering, window glazing, painting and decorating, repair…
Serves businesses, public-sector bodies such as councils, and domestic property owners across London, with experience supporting large companies and commercial and residential project clients.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
ZYBER CONSTRUCTION LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides building construction, refurbishment and property maintenance services for residential and institutional properties. Delivers repairs, kitchen and bathroom installations, plastering,…
Serves public and private sector property owners and managers in London, including housing associations, local authority housing partners, universities and residential developers.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -11% CAGR over 2y
Location
TCL (london)
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides construction and building maintenance services including responsive repairs, planned and cyclical works, refurbishment, painting and decorating, fire safety improvements, damp and mould…
Serves public and private sector property clients, including local authorities, housing associations and estates teams managing residential and civic building portfolios.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
REBECCA HYNES LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides design and build construction services including refurbishment and maintenance for housing, education, and public buildings. Offers mechanical and electrical installation, central heating…
Serves public-sector bodies and private-sector property clients, including local authorities, education providers, healthcare estates teams and housing/property managers responsible for schools,…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Max Building Services Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides residential and commercial building and refurbishment services, including home development and design‑and‑build projects, disabled adaptations, kitchen and bathroom installation, painting…
Serves homeowners and commercial property clients seeking refurbishment and building work, and also sells to public sector housing bodies, including local authorities needing repairs, maintenance,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 4y
Location
M.J. KLOSS PAINTING AND DECORATING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides residential and commercial painting and decorating services, including interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, surface preparation and finishing. Works on homes, flats, offices,…
Serves homeowners, landlords and property managers, plus commercial and public-sector organisations such as offices, retail shops, hotels, restaurants, schools, colleges, universities, churches,…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
Decor8London Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides residential and commercial painting and decorating services including interior and exterior painting, wallpaper hanging and paint effects. Also undertakes home refurbishment work such as…
Serves homeowners and domestic property owners, alongside commercial clients needing refurbishment, decorating, carpentry and plastering support for residential or commercial premises.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 12% CAGR over 4y
Location
A.D.S. Painters & Decorators Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial painting and decorating services for construction and property projects, including new builds, refurbishments and fit-outs. Offers specialist finishes, paint spraying, wall…
Serves regional and national construction companies, fit-out and refurbishment contractors, and commercial property owners or managers involved in large-scale developments and existing buildings in…
Financial Health
StableStable · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
GPG PAINTING CONTRACT LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides painting and decorating services for residential and commercial properties, including interior and exterior painting and spray finishing. Undertakes work on new-build housing developments…
Serves property developers, housing associations, commercial clients and homeowners, with emphasis on large-scale new-build residential projects across East Anglia and London.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Keylight P.D.C Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial and domestic painting and decorating services, including interior and exterior painting, masonry and woodwork painting, metalwork coatings, spray painting, wallpaper installation,…
Serves businesses, office occupiers, property managers and homeowners needing interior or exterior painting and decorating across London, Essex and the South East, including houses, flats, offices…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides property maintenance and repair services including plumbing, carpentry, joinery, painting and decorating, locksmith work and general handyman tasks for residential, social housing and public…
Serves local government bodies, social housing providers and residential customers in London, including households and housing-sector clients needing ongoing property maintenance support.
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
K Maintenance Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial building maintenance and decorating services, including façade repairs, rainwater goods replacement, window and curtain wall spraying, floor painting, wall coverings, and office…
Serves businesses, public venues and property managers needing commercial premises maintenance and decoration, including offices, hotels, museums, event spaces and other facilities across the UK.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
Bridgegap Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides construction subcontracting and project management services, including refurbishment and decoration works, restoration of sash windows and historic building elements, and application of…
Serves B2B construction industry clients, including main contractors and project teams working on listed buildings, social housing, refurbishment, restoration and new-build projects.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
CITY CENTRAL CONTRACTS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial and residential property refurbishment services including painting and decorating, drylining, plumbing and heating works. Acts as a main contractor delivering commercial fit-outs,…
Serves B2B property clients, including commercial landlords, luxury hotels, property managing agents and residential block stakeholders needing Section 20 works, mainly across London and nationwide.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 12% CAGR over 4y
Location
GA Building Services Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides commercial building maintenance and refurbishment services, including painting and decorating, fire door maintenance, electrical and plumbing work, roofing, carpentry and joinery, commercial…
Serves businesses, commercial property owners and facilities managers needing building maintenance and refurbishment support across London and the South East.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -9% CAGR over 3y
Location
ASD PRO BUILD LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides interior finishing services for residential and commercial properties, including painting and decorating, plastering, wallpapering, spray painting, and tape and jointing for walls and…
Serves domestic homeowners and commercial clients in London and Kent, including customers with simple or complex interior refurbishment and decorating projects.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -71% CAGR over 4y
Location
J MUNRO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides commercial building refurbishment, fit-out and property maintenance services, including mechanical and electrical installations and maintenance, inspection and testing, painting and…
Serves commercial property owners and clients in the commercial, residential and industrial markets across Central London and South East England, from small jobs to larger building projects.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 3% CAGR over 3y
Location
LORUS PROJECTS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides interior finishing and external façade construction services, including plastering, drywall partition systems, suspended ceilings, painting and decorating, floor screeding, lightweight steel…
Serves B2B construction and property development clients in residential, commercial, educational, leisure and retail sectors, including social housing providers and private home and apartment…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Conarg Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides general building and refurbishment services including new build extensions, roofing and waterproofing, brickwork, dry lining and plastering, flooring, plumbing and electrical installation,…
Serves main contractors and property clients needing building and refurbishment work, especially across social housing, education, health, residential and industrial projects in the UK.
Financial Health
StableStable · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
Wells Interiors Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides specialist wallpaper and wallcovering installation services for residential and commercial interiors. Installs bespoke, luxury and technical wallcoverings for interior designers, contractors…
Serves interior designers, building contractors, wallcovering brands, private homeowners, and commercial clients including hotels, across residential and commercial projects in London, the UK and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
RH (LONDON) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building and property maintenance services including brickwork, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, plastering, roofing repairs, flooring, and fencing. Also carries out kitchen and…
Serves public-sector and B2B property clients, including local authorities, housing associations, schools, commercial organisations, property management and surveying firms, as well as private…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
Paint the Town Green Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides residential and commercial painting and decorating services, including interior and exterior decorating, wallpaper hanging, colour consultancy, and property refurbishment, with related…
Serves homeowners, residential clients, interior designers and commercial organisations across London, including property owners seeking decorating and refurbishment support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 22% CAGR over 5y
Location
SVS BUILDERS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides building and refurbishment services for residential and commercial properties, including maintenance and void refurbishments, loft conversions, extensions, passive fire protection and fire…
Serves public and private sector clients needing construction support, including residential property owners, commercial property managers, landlords and organisations managing maintenance,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 41% CAGR over 2y
Location
VIVBUILD LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides painting and decorating services for residential and commercial properties, including interior and exterior painting, spray painting, floor coatings, wall coverings, and specialist finishes…
Serves homeowners, business owners and commercial property clients, including restaurants and project managers on new-build developments, primarily in and around London.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
DEBRA DECORATIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial and residential painting and decorating services, including interior and exterior painting, wallpaper installation, spray painting, French polishing for wood restoration, and…
Serves commercial clients and residential property owners across London and Kent, including businesses, building managers, contractors and homeowners needing professional decorating support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
E & E BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides property maintenance and building services including bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, electrical work, plumbing, painting and decorating, clearance, and general building repairs for…
Serves residential property owners, commercial landlords and building managers, and local authorities in London needing property maintenance support across projects of varying sizes.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Hexagon Developments Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building and property maintenance services, including repairs, decorating, and refurbishment projects. Works with insurance and insurance service companies to deliver maintenance and…
Serves major insurance and insurance service companies, including large insurers, with clients operating across London and Surrey.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
J & E PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides property maintenance and refurbishment services for residential and commercial buildings, including painting and decorating, lift maintenance, plumbing and heating, electrical work, roofing,…
Serves private and public sector clients throughout London, particularly organisations responsible for maintaining and refurbishing buildings and facilities.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Under One Roof Planning Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides property maintenance and repair services for landlords and estate agents, including plumbing, electrical work, painting and decorating, end‑of‑tenancy cleaning, window and door repairs,…
Serves landlords, estate agents and property managers with residential and commercial property portfolios in London, including national agencies and large private landlords, plus homeowners and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 71% CAGR over 4y
Location
TERRY & STEPHENS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides building, decorating, and property maintenance services, including repairs, refurbishment projects, electrical periodic inspections, and emergency call-outs. Works with landlords, local…
Serves B2B and public sector property holders, including private landlords, local authorities, schools, education establishments, housing associations and commercial property owners.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
AQUARIUS MASTER DECORATORS LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowProvides interior and exterior decorating services for residential, hospitality, and heritage properties, including painting, wallpaper installation, French polishing, specialist decorative finishes,…
Serves high-end residential owners, luxury hotels, heritage property custodians, designers, architects and contractors working on prestigious period, listed and contemporary properties.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
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How London decorating companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Decorating contractors make money by selling labour, materials and site coordination as priced projects, maintenance packages or subcontract work. Revenue usually comes from quoted domestic refurbishments, commercial refreshes, fit-out packages and planned decorating programmes for managed property portfolios. Small jobs are often priced as fixed-scope work with materials and access costs passed through or folded into the quote; larger packages tend to be tendered against a schedule of rates, a bill of quantities or a main-contractor package. The service itself is practical rather than product-led: surface preparation, coatings, wallcoverings, minor making-good, snagging and handover documentation, with margin depending on utilisation, rework control and materials buying.
Who they sell to
Most buyers sit in property, construction or estates teams rather than specialist decorating functions. Domestic and landlord work is usually bought by homeowners, landlords and managing agents through direct enquiry and quote comparison. Commercial work tends to involve facilities managers, fit-out contractors, main contractors, surveyors and property managers, with sales cycles shaped by site access, programme dates and required insurance. Public-sector and housing work is more likely to run through approved supplier lists, frameworks or tender portals, where method statements, risk assessments, references and pricing discipline carry weight. Decision-makers often include operations leads and procurement staff as much as the person who owns the building.
What they buy
Decorating firms tend to spend on materials, access equipment, vehicles, insurance, workforce coordination and compliance administration before they buy much specialist software. As they professionalise, common needs include estimating tools, job-management systems, scheduling, CRM, bookkeeping, payroll, document storage, health and safety support, training, recruitment and bid-writing help. Contractors working in occupied buildings also buy site-survey, photo-record, snagging and customer-communication processes because disputes often come down to evidence of scope, finish and damage. Sellers of services to this segment usually need to fit around short site windows, mobile workers and owner-managers who may still run operations from email, phone calls and spreadsheets.
Why and how to sell to them
Buying intent often appears when a contractor moves beyond casual domestic work into repeat commercial maintenance, wins a framework place, takes on more subcontractors or hires an operations manager to keep projects moving. Typical pain points are quote turnaround, labour availability, material price movement, cash collection, retained payments, access restrictions and the cost of fixing snags. A credible outbound angle is usually operational and risk-based: fewer missed site visits, cleaner evidence for HSE or client audits, faster handover packs, better margin visibility by job, or less time chasing paperwork. The pitch should be practical, with proof that adoption will not slow decorators down on site.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
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Freshness
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