Are Decorators Charging Enough? Painting & Decorating Prices Rise 4.1%
The Painting & Decorating ShowShow Notes
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel react to a new BCIS report showing that the cost of decorating work rose by 4.1% in the year to early 2026 — more than double the increase recorded the previous year.
They’re joined by commercial decorator James Reeve from Royal Spa Decoration and domestic decorator Bryan Dennett to find out what they've been experiencing.
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