Bulger Wicks Decorating
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Due to rising costs of labour and materials we are no longer able to carry out small decorating projects under the value of £1,500 + VAT

Painters & Decorators in Wandsworth SW18

Painting and Decorating

Residential & Commercial

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For more than 30 years, Bulger Wicks has been the go-to decorating team for Wandsworth homeowners, landlords and businesses.

From Victorian terraces on Lyford Road to riverside apartments at Riverside Quarter, we deliver finishes that last and service that earns repeat bookings.

Why Wandsworth keeps calling us back

  • Which? Trusted Trader & fully insured to £10m
  • Regular decorators for managing agents across Wandsworth & Earlsfield
  • Low-odour paints + dust-extraction systems – your home stays liveable
  • Weekend & evening slots for shops and offices along Garratt Lane
  • Daily WhatsApp photo updates for owners abroad
  • All rubbish removed same day
Which? Trusted Trader Reviews

"Their painting and carpentry is a really high standard, they are superfast and competitively priced."

Rebecca M. - TW9
★★★★★

"very impressed with the quality of the work, universally polite and willing to do the best job possible"

Mrs P.H. - SW7
★★★★★

Interior painting & decorative finishes

Wandsworth jobs are about turnover and toughness. Landlords want a 2-bed flat on Bramford Road ready for the next tenant in 72 hours; families near the Common want walls that survive scooters and muddy football boots.

We deliver:

  • 48-hour full-flat refreshes using Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt scrubbable
  • Skimming asbestos-free Artex ceilings in 1930s maisonettes
  • Lining walls with printable wallpaper before painting so the kids can draw on them again in two years
Interior Painting Wandsworth

“The job itself was fantastic - they essentially painted the whole flat in 2 days and cleared up after themselves leaving it spotless. Also worth noting the whole team at Bulger Wicks is incredibly friendly and professional.”

N.S. in Mortlake, South West London SW14

“Bulger Wicks did a wonderful job with a full repaint (walls, ceiling and woodwork) in just a few days. The result was flawless - clean, bright and professional.”

R.R. in Acton, West London W3

“Excellent job by Marlon and his team. Would highly recommend. Great communication, got the work done extremely quickly and it looks great. Very pleased.”

F.H. in Islington, North London N1

“We used Bulger Wicks for some interior painting and wallpapering, and exterior paintwork. They were efficient, clean, courteous, trustworthy and we’re extremely happy with the finished result. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Winston and the rest of the team.”

Natalie, SW18

“No nonsense, professional, high quality and speedy work done with care. Polite, tidy and friendly with excellent communication. They have transformed the house...looks stunning and had lots of compliments already. Thank you!”

Sarah , W6

“Excellent service. Very nice friendly accommodating people. Did a great job at a good price. I would highly recommend them.”

Lindsey, W14

“I was really impressed with their work and dealing with Marlon. We had to be in touch a lot as I don't live in the flat and he made it easy by always replying to me. The work was very well done and I am extremely happy with the job.”

Lindy, W2

“We had a couple of paint jobs around the house and were really, really happy with Bulger Wicks. They were professional, responsive and accommodated all our wishes, while the quality of their work is top notch.”

Christian, SW11

“I was very pleased with the work on my flat, had 4 rooms done a once and the decorator was good as working around my need to still live in the property. Also very accommodating when I changed my mind and asked for extra work. would highly recommend.”

Jane, TW11

“Marlon, Alex and Mick did a fantastic job - really delighted, and would highly recommend them. They were very polite, helpful, and hard working. And the decorating looks great. Will definitely be getting them again for future work.”

Tom, SW18

Exterior painting & weather protection

Yellow-brick terraces take a beating from Trinity Road traffic and river damp. We've repainted more Lyford Road houses than we can count, always with Dulux Weathershield Smooth or Ultimate Protection Masonry after proper fungal treatment.

Current Wandsworth exterior kit:

  • Stay-clean technology on brickwork (still perfect after 12 London winters)
  • Simply Refresh multi-surface paint on 1970s pebbledash that refuses to let go
  • Sash windows upgraded with Accoya timber inserts when originals are beyond repair

We manage all access requirements, including scaffolding and safety barriers, with full public liability insurance.

Exterior Painting Wandsworth

The 48-hour Wandsworth landlord refresh

We've repainted dozens of rental flats in Wandsworth this year alone. Our record is a 3-bed on Bramford Road: empty Friday 4pm, new tenants Saturday 3pm.

How? Two teams, pre-ordered Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt in "Timeless" already tinted at Brewers, roller poles, and a HEPA vacuum that never leaves site. Landlords get one invoice, one key return, zero void periods.

Ask the three agents who now book us six months ahead.

Our Accreditations

Which? Trusted Trader Which? Trusted Trader
Fully Insured QBE Insured
PASMA Approved PASMA Approved
IPAF Certified IPAF Certified

Recent Wandsworth projects (2024–2025)

Lyford Road SW18 – Full Victorian restoration

Three-storey yellow-brick terrace. Repaired blown render, spliced rotten sill timber, applied excellent masonry paint. Interior: restored picture rails, hung Zoffany wallpaper, French-polished original staircase.

"The house sold within a week of listing – the agent said the paintwork sealed the deal." – Mr & Mrs Patel

Riverside Quarter SW18 – Penthouse refresh

800 sq ft open-plan apartment. Colour consultancy with large daylight samples, painted in Dulux Heritage Shaded White 201, installed de Gournay hand-painted silk to feature wall. Completed in 6 days between tenancies.

Old York Road – Café weekend makeover

Repainted entire front-of-house and customer toilets in one Saturday night/Sunday. Zero trading hours lost. Owner now books us for quarterly touch-ups.

Merton Road mansion block – Communal areas

Four stairwells + entrance hall across 38 flats. Coordinated with residents' association, finished over two bank-holiday weekends. New LED lighting installed at the same time.

Testimonials

"Reliable and straightforward."
Bulger Wicks painted our flat near Wandsworth Common. They turned up when they said they would, worked steadily, and the finish is clean and tidy. No fuss, no drama. Would use again.
Robyn, Wandsworth

"Good work at a fair price."
We had our living room and hallway done. The quote matched what we paid, and the decorator kept us updated if anything unexpected came up. Job was finished on time and looks solid.
James, Burntwood Lane

"Professional and easy to deal with."
They redecorated our spare room and did some repairs to the window frame. Communication was clear throughout, and the room looks much better. Happy to recommend.
Siobhan, Roehampton

"Would happily use again."
Had the exterior woodwork repainted. The team worked carefully around the weather and didn't leave any mess behind. Finish looks good, and everything was left in order.
Pete, St Johns Hill

Free site visit & fixed-price quote

No phone guesses. One of our senior estimators visits, measures, listens to your ideas, and emails a fully itemised quotation within 48 hours.

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Painting in Wandsworth's conservation areas

Several streets around Wandsworth Common and parts of Old Town fall within designated conservation areas. Some — most notably roads around The Tonsleys — are additionally subject to Article 4 directions, which can restrict changes to external colours and finishes even where planning permission isn't formally required.

We're familiar with the current guidance and check the specific rules for your street before we agree a colour scheme. If there's any uncertainty, we raise it at the site visit stage — not after the paint has been ordered.

Frequently asked questions

Decorating costs vary more than most guides suggest — wall condition, ceiling height, original features and access all affect the price significantly on Wandsworth's older stock. A Victorian terrace on Lyford Road and a modern flat on the Riverside Quarter are very different jobs even if they're the same square footage. Rather than give you a number that may be wide of the mark, we send a senior estimator to visit, measure and listen to what you want — then email a fully itemised written quote within 48 hours. It's free and there's no obligation.
A full interior repaint of a three-storey Victorian terrace — the most common property type in Wandsworth — typically takes around two weeks with a two-person team, including proper prep: filling, sanding, priming, and cutting in around original cornicing and picture rails. Cutting corners on prep is what causes paint to peel within a year on these older walls. We build a realistic programme into every written quote.
Usually not, but it depends on your street. Many roads around The Tonsleys and parts of the Wandsworth Common conservation area are subject to Article 4 directions, which can restrict changes to external appearance. We check the specific rules for your address before we start and handle any necessary paperwork free of charge.
We regularly work in occupied properties — it's the norm rather than the exception. We use low-odour Dulux Trade paint, dust-extraction vacuums rather than dry sanding, and breathable floor protection throughout. We'll agree a room-by-room schedule so there's always somewhere liveable while work is underway. For rental properties between tenancies we can work much faster — a standard two-bed is typically done in 48 to 72 hours.
Yes, completely. Three-storey Victorian terraces are common in Wandsworth and almost always need scaffold for a proper exterior job — hop-ups and ladders aren't adequate for safe working at that height. We arrange all access equipment, manage any pavement licence required from Wandsworth Council, and carry £10m public liability insurance. You deal with one company throughout.

About Bulger Wicks

Family-run, Wandsworth-based since 1994. Most new clients come from neighbours walking past a job and asking for our number.

If you want decorating that looks perfect years later and a team that respects your home like it's their own, let's talk.

Bulger Wicks – Wandsworth's reliable painters since 1994
020 8994 4455 | [email protected] | Free site visit

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