How Long Does Painting and Decorating Take in an NW3 Property?

One of the most common questions from Hampstead NW3 clients is: "how long will the work take?" Planning your decoration project around your life — family, work, school holidays — requires an accurate timeline from the start.

Typical Room Timelines

As a rough guide: a standard bedroom takes 2–3 days (including prep, priming, two coats of walls and ceiling, and woodwork). A large double reception room with cornicing takes 3–5 days. A full Victorian house interior redecoration (4–5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, hallways) typically runs 3–4 weeks for a two-person team.

Factors That Extend Timelines

Key factors that extend decorating timelines in NW3 properties: significant plaster repair and patching; drying times between coats in cold or humid weather; complex specialist finishes (Venetian plaster allows 24-hour minimum between coats); wallpaper hanging (more time-consuming than painting); and scaffolding erection and dismantling for exterior projects.

Planning Around Occupancy

We can sequence room-by-room decoration so that clients remain living in the property throughout. We are experienced at working around families with children and clients who work from home in NW3 — quiet tools, HEPA dust extraction, and respectful working hours are standard practice.

Accurate project timelines provided in every quotation. Call 020 3874 2670 for a free survey and timeline estimate.