Before you begin

Practical questions. Clear starting points.

Use these answers to prepare your brief. The condition of your property and the agreed scope determine the details of the work.

Questions before you begin

What should I include in a decorating enquiry?

Send the full postcode, the rooms or surfaces involved and a short description of their condition. Photographs, colour ideas and any access restrictions are useful.

How is the quotation put together?

The proposed scope should identify preparation, materials, surfaces, access and exclusions. Any assumptions or work needing further assessment should be stated.

Can the property remain occupied?

Explain which rooms need to stay in use. Access, protection, ventilation and the sequence of work need to be discussed before arrangements are agreed.

What about period features or a listed building?

Share relevant building information and photographs of retained details. Check the proposed work with the local planning authority where permissions or constraints are unclear.

How are colours and finishes selected?

Use the product reference, sheen and a sample viewed in the room. Discuss the substrate and intended use as well as the colour.

Who is behind Holland Park Painters?

Holland Park Painters is the painting & decorating division of Hampstead Renovations Limited (Company No. 16838595)

Your next step

Tell us what needs decorating.

Share the rooms, surface condition and full postcode. Photographs and a short description help us understand the work before discussing a quotation.

Discuss your project