Updated 27 September 2026
Hall, stairs and landing cost UK 2026
The going rate for hall, stairs and landing in 2026 is £875–£1,350 (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£875–£1,350
Worked example, 1 job£1,070
Time on site3.5 days
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Market band source: MyJobQuote.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| prep | Move furniture, sheet and mask | 0.5 h |
| prep | Set up stair platform | 0.5 h |
| prep | Set up stair platform / tower | 1 h |
| prep | Fill, sand, caulk (walls and woodwork) | 3 h |
| paint | Walls and ceilings, two coats | 12 h |
| paint | Doors, skirting, spindles and handrail | 8 h |
| paint | Clean up, touch in, rehang | 0.25 h |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall emulsion (5L) 5L | £17 Leyland Trade Vinyl Matt 5L — Budget trade matt | £30 Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt 5L — Dulux: 8–10 m²/L a coat; about 27 m² for two coats | £45 Dulux Trade Diamond Matt 5L — Scrubbable: kitchens, halls, rentals |
| Ceiling white emulsion (5L) 5L | £15 Trade brilliant white matt 5L — MyJobQuote: matt £5–£8 a litre | £22 Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt PBW 5L — Flat, hides roller marks | £32 Dulux Trade Diamond Matt white 5L — Bathrooms and kitchens |
| Woodwork satinwood (2.5L) 2.5L | £22 Trade satinwood 2.5L — T2B: 2.5 L covers 25–35 m² | £32 Dulux Trade Satinwood 2.5L — Low sheen, hard-wearing | £45 Water-based Diamond Satinwood 2.5L — Non-yellowing, low odour |
| Filler, caulk, abrasives and tape job | £10 Filler, caulk, sandpaper — T2B: £60–£120 room materials incl. paint | £15 Toupret filler, decorator caulk, abrasives, tape — Crisp edges, no cracks | £22 Premium fillers, low-tack tape, dust-free sanding — Lived-in homes |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-27. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Spindles? none or boxed in · standard spindles · ornate Victorian big effect
- Stairs? standard · three storey
- Wall condition? good · fair - some filling · poor - cracks and stains
- Colour change? similar colour · dark to light
Good practice
- Three-storey stairwell: platform or tower on every flight
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Old lead-based paint | Pre-1970 paintwork (many layers, alligator cracking)? | Treat as lead: no dry sanding or burning off; wet-abrade or chemical strip, bag waste |
| Nicotine or smoke staining | yellow-brown film on walls and ceiling, especially above radiators | Sugar-soap wash and stain-block primer before emulsion |
| Artex or textured ceiling | swirl, stipple or popcorn texture on the ceiling | Textured coating: paint over it, never sand or scrape (pre-2000 may contain asbestos) |
| Mould on walls or ceiling | black spotting in corners, around windows or on bathroom ceilings | Treat mould and let it dry. Kill the mould and improve ventilation, or it comes back through the paint |
Questions
How much does hall, stairs and landing cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £875–£1,350 (total, ex VAT), from MyJobQuote. A worked example of 1 job comes to about £994–£1,166 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does hall, stairs and landing take?
The worked example of 1 job takes about 3.5 working days.
What changes the price of hall, stairs and landing?
Mainly spindles, plus any prep found on site: old lead-based paint, nicotine or smoke staining, artex or textured ceiling, mould on walls or ceiling.
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