7 Best Painters & Decorators in Dundee for 2026

Dundee's housing is a real mix, and that shapes what people need from a decorator. You've got sandstone tenements around Stobswell and Blackness with high ceilings and cornicing that needs a careful hand, ex-council semis in Douglas and Fintry with pebble-dashed exteriors, and newer estates out towards Monifieth and Barnhill where uPVC and rendered walls dominate. A decorator working across the city needs to know how to handle old lime plaster as well as modern plasterboard, and whether they're comfortable up a ladder tackling a three-storey stairwell in the West End matters just as much as their skill with a brush.

The businesses listed here are pulled from public business listings and ranked by their review rating and the number of reviews they've built up, with a modest boost given to those showing a working website and phone number. We check each business's homepage to confirm painting and decorating is genuinely what they do day to day, which stops general builders or unrelated trades sneaking onto a page like this. Listings flagged as permanently closed get removed as a matter of course. Where you spot a Trust Verified badge, that business has gone through our fuller check, covering trade qualifications and accreditations, public liability insurance, trading history, customer review history, and registered company information. Our How We Verify page sets out exactly what that involves. For businesses without the badge, none of that has been independently confirmed by us, so it's worth doing your own homework before you book.

Before agreeing to any job, ask to see photos of recent work, particularly anything similar to your own property, whether that's a Victorian bay window or a pebble-dashed gable end. Confirm what's included in a quote: is filling and sanding covered, will they move furniture, and how many coats are they pricing for? It's also sensible to ask about public liability insurance and how they handle breakages, especially in older flats with original features. Get two or three quotes rather than accepting the first one, since prices for the same job can vary by quite a bit across Dundee depending on how busy a firm is and whether they're supplying materials or you are.

How We Select & Rate The Best Painters & Decorators in Dundee

Rankings on this page are driven mainly by review rating and review count from public business listings, with a small lift given to businesses showing a working website and phone number. We check each business's homepage to confirm painting and decorating is what they primarily offer, and listings flagged as permanently closed are removed automatically. Businesses marked Trust Verified have gone further, passing our full verification of trade qualifications and accreditations, public liability insurance, trading history, customer review history, and registered company information; see our How We Verify page for the complete list of checks. Other businesses here haven't been independently verified by us, and their inclusion isn't an endorsement. Always carry out your own checks before hiring anyone.

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Quick Comparison — Painters & Decorators in Dundee

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Phone
1	McIntosh Painting & Decorating Specialists	⭐ 5.0	171	07542 824332	View →
2	Alexander Decorators Ltd	⭐ 4.9	34	01382 529563	View →
3	I & k decorators	⭐ 5.0	9	07570 048161	View →
4	The Dundee Decorating Company	⭐ 5.0	7	07852 219181	View →
5	Mitchell Decorators	⭐ 5.0	5	07963 549919	View →
6	Frankie Coulter Painter & Decorator	⭐ 5.0	4	07595 822167	View →
7	alba painting and decorating	⭐ 5.0	4	07583 603771	View →

Our Top Picks

McIntosh Painting & Decorating Specialists

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★★★★★ 5.0 (171 reviews)

Dundee 07542 824332

A perfect five-star average across 171 reviews sets McIntosh Painting & Decorating Specialists apart among Dundee decorators. The firm covers interior and exterior painting, wallpapering and general decorating work for homes across the city. Such a consistent volume of feedback suggests reliable standards maintained over a long run of jobs, rather than a handful of isolated opinions.

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Alexander Decorators Ltd

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★★★★★ 4.9 (34 reviews)

Dundee 01382 529563

Dundee's residential streets and commercial premises fall within the remit of Alexander Decorators Ltd, a painting and decorating firm operating across the city. Work spans interior and exterior finishes, with attention paid to preparation as much as final coats. A 4.9 rating from 34 reviews reflects consistency across jobs of varying scale.

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I & k decorators

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★★★★★ 5.0 (9 reviews)

Dundee 07570 048161

I & K Decorators works as a painting and decorating firm based in Dundee, covering interior and exterior jobs for domestic clients. The business has built a five star rating from nine Google reviews, a modest but consistent record. Enquiries can be made through its website for scheduling and quotes.

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The Dundee Decorating Company

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★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews)

Dundee 07852 219181

Painting and decorating work is carried out across Dundee by The Dundee Decorating Company, covering interior and exterior jobs for domestic properties. Seven Google reviews have returned a full five-star rating, reflecting consistent standards on completed projects. Enquiries can be made directly through the company's website.

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Mitchell Decorators

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★★★★★ 5.0 (5 reviews)

Dundee 07963 549919

Wallpaper hanging and stripping form a core part of Mitchell Decorators' work in Dundee, alongside general interior and exterior painting. The firm handles period properties where matching patterns and dealing with uneven walls require a careful hand. Five reviews on Google have all rated the work at five stars.

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Frankie Coulter Painter & Decorator

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★★★★★ 5.0 (4 reviews)

Dundee 07595 822167

Painting and decorating work across Dundee is covered by Frankie Coulter, taking on interior and exterior jobs for domestic clients. Enquiries can be made through the website for scheduling and quotes. The service focuses on straightforward decorating tasks rather than wider building or renovation work.

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alba painting and decorating

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★★★★★ 5.0 (4 reviews)

Dundee 07583 603771

Interior and exterior repainting forms the core of the work carried out by Alba Painting and Decorating in Dundee, with particular attention paid to surface preparation before any colour goes on. The firm handles domestic and commercial jobs, from wallpapering to woodwork finishing. Further details of the service are available via the company's website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a painters & decorators cost in Dundee?

For a single room, expect somewhere between £250 and £450 depending on size and condition of the walls, rising if there's a lot of filling or wallpaper stripping involved. A full three-bedroom house repaint, inside and out, tends to land between £2,500 and £4,500 in and around Dundee, though a tenement flat with high ceilings can push costs up because of the extra scaffolding or tower access needed. Exterior work on a semi-detached house, including gutters and fascias, often runs £800 to £1,800. Prices shift with paint quality too, since a decorator using trade emulsion versus a premium brand like Farrow & Ball can change the material cost noticeably. Getting two or three quotes is normal practice here and helps you spot if someone's price is out of step with the job.

How long does it take to repaint the inside of a typical Dundee flat?

A two-bedroom flat with reasonable prep can usually be done in three to five working days, assuming walls are in decent condition. If there's woodchip paper to strip, damp staining to treat, or cornicing to pick out in a different colour, add a couple of extra days. Tenement flats in areas like Hilltown or Lochee often take longer purely because of stair access and getting materials up and down.

Do I need to move out while decorators are working?

No, most homeowners stay put while work's ongoing, though it helps to clear the room being painted as much as possible and keep pets away from wet paint and dust sheets. If you're having the whole house done, ask the decorator to work room by room so you've always got somewhere liveable. For a full exterior job with scaffolding, you don't need to leave, but expect some noise and restricted access to doors on the scaffolded side.

What's the difference between painting and decorating, and do I need both?

Painting covers the application of paint itself, while decorating typically includes wallpapering, filling cracks, sanding woodwork, and sometimes minor plaster repairs before the paint goes on. Most Dundee decorators offer both as standard, but if you've got significant plaster damage, say from an old leak in a Blackness tenement, you might need a plasterer in first. Ask upfront what prep work is included in the quote so there's no surprise extra charge later.

Should I supply the paint myself or let the decorator buy it?

Either works, but letting the decorator supply paint usually means they can get trade discounts, which sometimes offsets the markup they add. If you've got a specific colour or brand in mind, like a particular Farrow & Ball or Little Greene shade, buying it yourself gives you control over the exact tin and finish. Just confirm quantities with the decorator first so you're not left short mid-job.

What should I check before choosing a decorator in Dundee?

Ask to see examples of recent local jobs, ideally in a similar property type to yours, and check they carry public liability insurance, since accidents with paint and ladders do happen. Read through recent reviews rather than just the star rating, as they'll often mention things like punctuality, tidiness, and whether the final finish matched what was agreed. Get a written quote that breaks down labour and materials, and ask how they handle any snags found after completion. If a business has a Trust Verified badge here, that means we've checked qualifications, insurance, trading history, and company details; for anyone without it, it's worth asking these questions directly before you commit.

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