A curated guide to Dundee's 5 highest-rated painters & decorators — ranked by real customer reviews, refreshed every quarter, free to browse.
Finding a reliable painter & decorator in Dundee isn't always straightforward. Dundee's jute-era tenements dominate the older neighbourhoods — Hilltown, Lochee, Stobswell — while the waterfront regeneration around the V&A has brought a wave of modern flats. The mix means trades here work across centuries of construction technique in a typical month.
Coastal salt air accelerates exterior paint degradation in Dundee — the city's painters tend to push marine-grade exterior finishes where inland painters would not.
We've curated the 5 highest-rated painters & decorators in the city based on real customer reviews, plus what to expect from a Scottish painter & decorator in 2026.
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2 John Grahame Ave, Dundee DD4 9RF
Experienced team of domestic and commercial painters and decorators based in Dundee Our purpose is to deliver excellent residential and commercial painting and decorating services in Angus area, carried out in a professional, courteous and friendly manner. With over 20 years of experience of painting and decorating…
32 Chirnside Pl, Dundee DD4 0TE
hi and welcome to my google business page,i offer a complete interior and exterior decorating service and have 30 years experience in all aspects of the trade,im fully insured and im now a member of the trusted trader scheme,all my work is guaranteed and carried out to the highest possible standards,all materials i…
10 Dalziel Pl, Inveraldie, Dundee DD4 0QS
Professional Painter & Decorator, Based in Dundee, Angus & Fife (Scotland), All aspects of the trade undertaken, All Interior & Exterior work carried out to the highest standard, we have gained over 80, 5 star reviews on all social media platforms. So do not hesitate & Call today on 07860123217 or just send me a mes…
DD5, 1c Brook St, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 1DN
Ian Roy Painters and Decorators is a full service painting decorating company, dedicated to serving the needs of residential customers. Ian Roy Painters and Decorators is a leader in the painting and decorating industry in Dundee, Angus and Perthshire. Located in Dundee Ian Roy painter and Decorators offer customer…
24 Lauderdale Ave, Dundee DD3 9AT
Alexander Decorators Ltd is a painter and decorator operating in Dundee. They hold a 4.9★ Google rating from 34 reviews, securing them a place in our top 5 for Dundee.
A painter and decorator handles interior and exterior paintwork, wallpaper hanging and stripping, prep work (filling, sanding, priming), and increasingly specialist finishes like lime wash on traditional Scottish stone properties.
Common jobs: Repainting a room; Whole-house redecoration; External rendering or harling repaint; Wallpaper hanging; Spray-finished kitchen cabinet refresh; Sash-window restoration paintwork.
The Dundee angle. Dundee-specific touchpoints: the older tenement stock has the usual shared-services complexity, the waterfront and Broughty Ferry stock faces coastal weather exposure, and the smaller-city trade pool means relationships with specific tradespeople build up quickly through word of mouth.
Painting a single wall or refreshing a room is approachable for most DIYers. Whole-house jobs, ceilings, exteriors and anything involving heights or proper prep work usually pays back via the speed and finish quality a pro brings.
If you're not sure where the line is, the hiring guide walks through what to ask, how to vet quotes, and when to walk away.
UK averages for Q1 2026. Sourced from Checkatrade and industry-body data. Scottish prices typically run close to UK average — BCIS reports Scottish construction input costs +5% YoY in 2026. Actual prices vary by job complexity, materials and local supply/demand. Always get a written quote.
Day rate for bigger jobs: £180–£325.
Typical job costs:
| Job | Typical Scottish range |
|---|---|
| Standard 4×4m room (walls + ceiling) | £400–£700 |
| Whole 3-bed house interior | £2,500–£5,500 |
| External house painting (harling / render) | £3,000–£6,000 |
Registrations to look for: PDA (Painting & Decorating Association); Trustmark.
We assess every painter & decorator operating in Dundee against a 4.5★+ minimum customer rating, then sort by a composite of average rating and review volume. Top 5 only — no paid placements, no sponsorship. Refreshed every quarter.
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