What We Do
Painting & Decorating Services in Newcastle
From single rooms in Gosforth to large commercial properties in Newcastle city centre, we offer a complete painting and decorating service across the North East. Every job starts with proper preparation and finishes to the same high standard, whatever the size of the project.
◈ 5.0★ Google Rating
◈ £10 Million Public Liability Insurance
◈ 12-Month Guarantee
◈ 45 Years Combined Experience
Why North & Sons
Decorating Experience You Can Rely On
With 45 years of combined team experience and a reputation built across Newcastle, we’ve earned our place as one of the North East’s most trusted decorators. We were rated Best Three Painters & Decorators in North Tyneside 2025, recognition that reflects the same standard we bring to every job, big or small.
Every project starts with proper preparation and is backed by £10 million insurance and a 12-month workmanship guarantee, so you know exactly what you’re getting before we pick up a brush.
Our Services
Interior Painting Newcastle
From single rooms to full interior repaints, we bring the same standard of preparation and care to every job across Newcastle.
Walls, ceilings, skirting and woodwork are all finished to a smooth, lasting result, using durable, high-quality paints throughout the home.
Every job is backed by our workmanship guarantee, so you know the finish is built to last.
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Exterior Painting Newcastle
Exterior paintwork takes a real battering from the North East weather, rain, wind, and salt air along the coast in places like Tynemouth and Whitley Bay.
We prepare and paint render, brick, timber, UPVC and cladding with weatherproof, breathable finishes built to last through the wet and harsh weather.
Every surface is properly prepared first, treating any damp, mould or flaking paint, so the new finish bonds properly and holds up for years to come.
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Wood Painting & Staining Newcastle
Skirting, doors, frames and staircases are often the detail that makes or breaks a finished room.
We paint and stain woodwork throughout your home, and finish decorative panelling to the highest professional standards, from period woodwork in Tynemouth to modern new build touch-ups in Killingworth.
Every job includes proper preparation, filling, sanding and priming, so the finish lasts.
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Wallpaper & Feature Walls Newcastle
A well-chosen feature wall can transform a room, whether that’s paint, wallpaper or panelling. We create painted and wallpapered feature walls across Newcastle, hanging paper with precise pattern matching and clean seams, and painting bold accent colours with sharp, straight lines.
We also paint decorative panelling to a premium standard, tongue and groove, shiplap and wainscoting, along with MDF square shaker panelling that’s become increasingly popular
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Commercial Painting & Decorating Newcastle
From offices to retail units, healthcare premises to industrial sites, we handle commercial painting and decorating across Newcastle with the same care and standard as any residential job.
Backed by £10 million insurance and 45 years of combined team experience, work is planned around your operating hours, evenings, weekends or out-of-hours where needed, so your business keeps running while the job gets done.
Trust Built Into Every Job
Our Promise of Trust
We know inviting a decorator into your home or business takes trust, so we back every job with real guarantees, not just promises.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Before we finish, we walk the job with you and check for any snagging, so nothing gets missed. We don’t sign off until the finish matches exactly what you expected.
We Respect Your Home
We protect your furniture and flooring before any work begins, and leave your home clean and tidy at the end of every single day, not just when the job’s finished.
Proper Preparation
No shortcuts on the part that matters most. Every surface is properly prepped before a drop of paint goes on, for a finish that lasts.
Clear communication
We keep you informed every step of the way, from your first quote through to the final walkthrough, so you always know what’s happening and when.
High-Quality, Long-Lasting Paints
We use durable, scrubable trade paints built to handle everyday wear, so your finish stays looking right for years, not just months.
12-Month Guarantee
Every job is backed by a 12-month workmanship guarantee. If something’s not right, we’ll come back and put it right.
Where we work
Serving Newcastle and the Surrounding Areas
We’re based in Newcastle and cover a wide area across the North East, from coastal towns like Whitley Bay and Tynemouth, west past the A1 towards Ponteland and Darras Hall, and up to Cramlington and beyond.
Locations
- Killingworth
- Gosforth
- Ponteland
- Cramlington
- Whitley Bay
- Tynemouth
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter and decorator cost in Newcastle?
The cost depends on the size of the rooms, the condition of the surfaces, the amount of preparation required and the paints or finishes chosen. Repainting sound walls in a similar colour will usually cost less than repairing cracked plaster, stripping wallpaper, covering heavy stains or restoring detailed woodwork.
North & Sons visits the property before providing a clear, no-obligation quotation. This allows us to assess the work properly and explain what is included rather than giving an unreliable price based only on the number of rooms. Preparation and surface condition are among the main factors affecting decorating prices.
What's the difference between trade paint and retail paint?
Trade paint is generally formulated with higher-quality pigments, better coverage and improved durability compared with many standard retail paints.
Professional decorators often use trade brands because they provide a more consistent finish, better opacity and longer-lasting performance. While trade paint can cost more initially, it frequently requires fewer coats and maintains its appearance for longer, making it better value over the life of the decoration.
The most suitable paint depends on the room, surface type and expected level of wear rather than simply choosing the most expensive product.
Can you paint over wallpaper, or should it be removed first?
In most cases, wallpaper should be removed before painting to achieve the best and longest-lasting finish.
Painting directly over wallpaper can trap loose edges, highlight seams and make future removal much more difficult. Once the wallpaper has been stripped, the walls can be repaired, sanded and primed where necessary before decorating begins.
There are some exceptions where sound lining paper may be suitable for painting, but this depends entirely on its condition and how securely it is bonded to the wall.
How long does it take to decorate a room or a full house?
A straightforward room may take a few days, while a full-property redecoration can take several weeks depending on its size and condition. Wallpaper removal, cracked plaster, detailed woodwork, drying periods and major colour changes can all add time.
We provide a realistic schedule after inspecting the property. Fillers, primers, mist coats and finishing paints need enough time to dry before the next stage, so preparation should not be shortened simply to finish sooner. General UK guidance often places a standard room at around one to two days, but that can increase considerably where repairs or extensive preparation are needed.
Do professional decorators provide a workmanship guarantee?
Many reputable decorating companies offer a workmanship guarantee covering defects resulting from the quality of their installation rather than normal wear and tear or external damage.
North & Sons provides a 12-month workmanship guarantee, giving customers added confidence that any issues arising from the decorating process itself will be addressed appropriately. This sits alongside the manufacturer’s warranty on the paint products used, where applicable.
Understanding exactly what is covered before work begins helps avoid misunderstandings and provides reassurance throughout the project.
Why does preparation matter more than the painting itself?
Preparation is the foundation of every successful decorating project because paint only performs as well as the surface beneath it.
Cleaning, filling, sanding, caulking and priming ensure the paint bonds correctly, produces an even finish and resists peeling, blistering or cracking over time. Skipping these stages may save time initially but often leads to visible imperfections and a significantly shorter lifespan.
Experienced decorators typically spend a large proportion of the project preparing surfaces because this is what creates the crisp lines, smooth walls and professional finish customers expect.
Why should I choose a professional painter and decorator instead of doing it myself?
Professional preparation may include protecting flooring and furniture, removing loose material, filling cracks and holes, sanding uneven surfaces, caulking gaps, treating stains and applying the correct primer before painting.
New plaster will require a suitable mist coat, while bare timber, MDF, water stains and previously glossy surfaces need a different preparation system. The correct work depends on the condition and material of the surface.
Preparation matters because the finishing paint can only perform properly when the surface beneath it is clean, stable and suitable for coating. North & Sons uses dustless sanding equipment where appropriate to reduce airborne dust during this stage.
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