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Decorating in Southampton
Painting, wallpapering and plastering for homes and commercial properties in Southampton, from a single room to a whole building, inside and out.
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Caws Carpentry & Building Ltd decorates homes and businesses across Southampton. Whether you need a fresh coat of paint in one room or a complete interior refresh, the work is carried out by a team with over 30 years’ combined experience in the building and carpentry trades.
We’re accredited by the Federation of Master Builders and Checkatrade, and our pricing is transparent, with no hidden costs. Good decorating changes how a space feels and works. The right colours, finishes and textures can make a room lighter, more spacious or cosier, and a well-kept exterior protects the building as well as lifting its kerb appeal. Whether you want to refresh a space or take on something larger, we’re here to help.
Established
Founded by Ryan Caws in West End, Southampton
Combined experience
In the building and carpentry trades
No hidden extras
The price we quote is the price you pay
Trade accreditations
Checkatrade · FENSA · FMB · FSB
Interior decorating
Our interior work ranges from refreshing a single room to full home makeovers. We paint, wallpaper and plaster, aiming for smooth surfaces, crisp edges and a finish that sits comfortably with your existing décor. A bold statement wall or a calm, neutral palette, we’ll finish it to your brief.
Exterior decorating
The outside of a property is the first thing people see. We decorate front doors, garden walls, fences and other outdoor features, using weather-resistant paints and durable coatings that stand up to rain, wind and sun. That applies whether we’re restoring a period home or smartening up a commercial frontage.
How a decorating job runs
Every job follows the same four stages, so you know what is happening and when.
- Consultation and planning: we talk through what you want, look at the space, recommend suitable paints and finishes, and give you a clear timeline.
- Surface preparation: we clean, repair and prime surfaces, dealing with cracks, flaking paint and damp patches so the paint or paper adheres properly.
- Application: we apply the chosen paints, wallpapers and coatings, keeping the work area tidy and disruption to a minimum.
- Final inspection: we check every detail, make any adjustments, then walk you round the finished space.
Questions about decorating in Southampton
What decorating services do you provide?
Painting, wallpapering, plastering and finishing work, from a single room to a whole property. We take on both residential and commercial jobs in Southampton.
Do you do interior and exterior decorating?
Yes. Indoors we paint, wallpaper and plaster. Outdoors we refresh walls, doors, fences and façades with weather-resistant finishes that also protect the property.
Can you help me choose colours and finishes?
Yes. We’re happy to recommend tones, textures and finishes that suit your property, whether you want something modern, timeless or bold.
How long does a decorating job take?
It depends on the size of the job. A single room may take a couple of days, while a whole house or business premises takes longer. We give you a clear schedule before we start.
Are your quotes free?
Yes. After an initial consultation we provide a free, no-obligation quote with a breakdown of costs, so you know exactly what is included. There are no hidden fees.
Can you work around my schedule?
We aim to plan the work around your routine, keep the workspace tidy and keep you informed at every stage, at home or at your business.
Decorating across Southampton and nearby
Decorating Southampton's older houses usually starts with preparation. Victorian and Edwardian terraces have tall ceilings, cornices and timber that has been painted many times, so filling, sanding and making good take longer than the painting itself. Newer homes are quicker to prepare but often need a full refresh when people move in. We plaster, paint, paper and tile, so a room can be finished by one team.
Also covering
- West End
- Decorating jobs in West End are close to base, so we can schedule them around other work without long gaps.
- Bitterne
- Interwar homes in Bitterne often have picture rails and original plaster that need sympathetic patching before a new finish goes on.
- Hedge End
- Hedge End customers often ask for a whole-house repaint when they move in, starting with the main living areas and hallway.
- Totton
- In Totton we often decorate after a kitchen or extension is finished, so the new rooms and the old match.
- Romsey
- Period properties in Romsey can need breathable paints on old lime plaster, which we discuss before choosing finishes.
- New Forest
- For New Forest holiday lets and family homes alike, we can decorate between bookings or while the house is empty.
A typical decorating project in Sholing, Southampton
- The home
- Sholing has a lot of three-bedroom semi-detached houses with a through lounge and a straight staircase from the hall.
- What's usually wanted
- Owners usually want the main living areas and hallway refreshed together so the house feels finished.
- How we'd approach it
- We fill and sand walls and woodwork, protect floors and furniture, and set up safe access over the stairwell before painting. Ceilings go first, then walls and woodwork, so each room is finished before we move on.
- The result
- A fresh, consistent finish through the main rooms of the house.
Built across Southampton & Hampshire.
Extensions, kitchens, bathrooms, lofts and carpentry — real projects by our team. Drag or use the arrows to explore.
An open-plan living and dining space with a log burner, stone feature wall and oak floor.
A refurbished room with new oak flooring and an exposed brick fireplace, ready for decorating.
An open-tread staircase and freshly decorated hallway in a Southampton home.
A room freshly plastered and decorated, with new oak flooring laid throughout.
A loft bedroom decorated in soft neutrals with a window seat.
Tell us about your project.
Call us or send a few details and we’ll come straight back to you. We never turn an enquiry away — from a garden wall to a full extension.
- Office023 8047 1052
- Mobile07939 217974
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- Office47 Holly Gardens, West End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 3RU