Painters and decorators in Lancing, since 2006
Hand Tom the key. Come home to a finished room.
Total Decorating is a family firm decorating homes, rentals and businesses from Worthing to Brighton. Careful prep, no mess, and a finish you will want to show people.
All 25 Google reviews are five stars
The Total Decorating colour card
Pick a colour, see the room.
Every chip is a room Tom has finished, taken from the job photos. Tap one to see it.
Under the colour
The bit you never see is why it lasts.
A good finish is mostly preparation. This is what goes on before the colour you chose, and what customers noticed about it.
Cover and protect
Floors, furniture and fittings are covered before anything is touched, and rooms are left tidy at the end of each day.
He is exceptionally neat and tidy.emma williams
Fill and repair
Cracks filled, damaged plaster patched, and walls and ceilings re-skimmed where they need it.
Can highly recommend Tom and the two plasterers.Caroline Birch
Sand it smooth
Walls, ceilings and woodwork sanded so the paint has something to hold on to, without dust through the house.
Tom sanded the walls and ceilings before painting yet there was no mess.Margaret Cramp
Prime bare areas
New plaster, filled patches and bare timber primed so the finish coats go on evenly.
He is really diligent with his prep work, which has left it looking amazing.emma williams
Finish coats
The colour you picked, cut in cleanly around frames, rails, switches and ceilings.
The results are very professional.Margaret Cramp
Period homes and fine detail
Some jobs need a steady hand.
High ceilings, cornices, picture rails, sash windows and decorative plasterwork are everywhere along this coast. They get the time they need, and lime plaster is available for heritage and listed buildings.
Exteriors
Sea air is hard on paint. Prep is how it holds.
From Regency terraces in Brighton to pebbledash bungalows in Worthing, salt, wind and damp work on every coat. Old coatings are checked, loose and weathered areas dealt with, and primers and masonry finishes chosen for the coast.
Masonry and render
Masonry painting, render repairs and pebbledash, with suitable primers where the surface needs them.
Woodwork and windows
Sash windows, bays, fascias, doors and minor carpentry before the paint goes on. Eco paint options too.
Working at height
Fully insured for domestic and commercial work, including working at height.
What Tom takes on
One room, or the whole house.
For your home
- 01Interior decorating
Single rooms to whole houses, stairs and bannisters, feature walls, ceilings and plaster repairs.
- 02Wallpaper
Old paper stripped, walls prepared, and new paper hung neatly around doors, windows, reveals and switches.
- 03Exterior painting
Masonry, render, woodwork and lime plaster for heritage and listed buildings.
- 04Spray finishes
A smooth spray finish for furniture, internal doors and large surfaces that a brush and roller cannot match.
For landlords and businesses
- 05Rental refreshes
Redecoration between lets, planned around the changeover so the property is ready for its next tenants.
- 06Commercial decorating
Offices, shops, restaurants, communal areas and industrial units, worked around your opening hours.
- 07Woodwork and refurbishment
Filling, sanding and patching, then doors, skirting and architraves finished properly.
Google reviews
25 reviews. 25 five stars.
"Tom did a fantastic job on our living room and hallways, his communication was super clear and professional throughout, and his pricing was transparent with no hidden costs. We gave Tom a key to the house while we worked. We're over the moon with the end result and will definitely recommend Tom to anyone looking for a professional painter decorator!"
Rob Hyland"So pleased with our newly decorated rooms. Tom sanded the walls and ceilings before painting yet there was no mess. The results are very professional. We were happy to give Tom a door key too so that we didn't have to stay around. We will definitely be asking Tom to decorate the rest of the house and will recommend him to others. Thank you Tom!"
Margaret Cramp"Tom was recommended to us and we are delighted he was. Tom's work is excellent - the finish is first class. He is really diligent with his prep work, which has left it looking amazing. He is exceptionally neat and tidy. He works very quietly and efficiently. He has a very professional manner. He was always punctual and worked totally to time and budget. We will certainly use him again and would have no hesitation in recommending him."
emma williams
"Very pleased with the work and already booking them in for the next job. The finish is of a very high quality, everything was left exceptionally tidy, and there was virtually no dust. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them."
carl adams
"Tom is an extremely good painter with an eye for detail no short cuts. Can be trusted in taking instructions and then putting them into practice. Highly recommend Tom and sal to do a perfect job."
Martin Tilbury
"Excellent service. Very pleased with the work. Can highly recommend Tom and the two plasterers. Left everything tidy and clean."
Caroline Birch
"Tom painted my shed and did a great job. Friendly guy who worked really hard, and right through a heat wave too. Would recommend."
stuart tilbury
"Tom was very courteous and professional and the work was of the highest standard. I will certainly be using total decorating service services again, highly recommended."
andy m
"Really happy with the painting work. Great finish, reliable and friendly service. Would definitely recommend and will be using Total Decorating again."
jamiebloke
"Tom has recently done a couple of decorating jobs for me. Very pleased with the results. High standard of work and very easy to deal with."
Greg Nicol
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Where we work
From Lancing, along the coast.
Based on Firle Road in Lancing, with Worthing to the west and Shoreham, Hove and Brighton to the east. Further afield in Sussex? Ask, the right job is worth the drive.
- Lancing
- Worthing
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Southwick
- Portslade
- Hove
- Brighton
- Preston Park
- Patcham
- Saltdean
Questions
What people ask first.
Do I need to be at home while you decorate?
No. Plenty of customers give Tom a key and carry on with their day. Floors and furniture are covered and the rooms are left tidy at the end of each day.
How much will it cost?
Every job is priced after a look at the rooms, because preparation varies so much from house to house. Quotes are free, detailed and with no obligation.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Lancing and decorate across Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Southwick, Portslade, Hove, Brighton, Preston Park, Patcham and Saltdean. If your town is not listed, ask, as we travel throughout Sussex for the right job.
Are you insured?
Yes. Total Decorating is fully insured for domestic and commercial work, including working at height.
Can you paint pebbledash, render and period exteriors near the coast?
Yes. Existing coatings are checked first, loose or weathered areas are dealt with, and a primer and masonry finish suited to salt air are used. Lime plaster for heritage and listed buildings and eco paints are available.
Do you decorate rental properties between tenants?
Yes. We work with landlords, letting agents and property managers on redecoration between lets, planned around the changeover date.
Free quote
Tell Tom about the rooms.
A few details and he will get back to you to arrange a visit. Quotes are free, detailed and with no obligation.
- Call07896 416838
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- HoursMonday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm
- Base13 Firle Rd, Lancing BN15 0NY