our services
Interior work
Our Interior Decorating service includes preparing all surfaces for decorating (cleaning, smoothing, sanding etc), undercoating, glossing, application of emulsioning, wallpaper…
Wallpaper
Our company offers professional wallpaper hanging services. There are few decorating materials that can provide the results that wallpapering can….
Exterior work
Our Exterior Painting service includes preparing all surfaces for painting (cleaning, smoothing, sanding etc), priming, varnishing and wood staining and… .
Woodwork
Our Wood Painting service includes preparing all surfaces for interior and exterior painting,priming,undercoating and varnishing. Our services include the staining… .
About Us
We are a Sunderland based company with over 20 years experience and have built a great reputation from our previous customers. We specialise in painting and decorating for domestic and commercial customers throughout Tyne & Wear, County Durham and the wider North East, including Sunderland, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Seaham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Durham, South Shields, Chester-le-Street, Jarrow and surrounding areas).
We are a fully insured, prompt, and reliable service, using only the best products. We are dedicated to providing you with the very best results as well as providing exceptional service. We always help customers choose the most efficient painting methods for maximum impact and long lasting results, whatever the job. Being punctual, professional and tidy is almost as important as going a great painting job and we are passionate about giving customers the very best experience from the beginning to the end of a project.
At ANDY PAINTING SERVICE, we believe every home and business deserves to look its best. Whether you’re updating a single room, revitalizing your home’s exterior, or giving your office a fresh new look, our professional painting and decorating services are designed to exceed your expectations. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we are your trusted partner for creating beautiful, functional spaces. Call us today at 0790 8242 036 to discuss your project and discover how we can bring your vision to life.
Painter and Decorator in Sunderland and the North East
Looking for a reliable painter and decorator in Sunderland or the wider North East? Andy Painting Service has been working across Tyne & Wear and County Durham for more than 15 years. From single-room repaints to full exterior jobs on coastal properties, we bring proper trade craftsmanship, honest fixed-price quotes, and the kind of finish you only get from someone who’s spent years on the tools.
Free quotes — call 0790 8242 036 or message us and we’ll reply the same day.
Our Painting and Decorating Services
Interior Painting
Walls, ceilings, skirting boards, architraves, doors, feature walls and full-room redecoration. Proper preparation, clean cut-ins, no splatter, no shortcuts.
Exterior Painting
Masonry, render, soffits, fascias, doors, windows, fences and garden buildings. Weather-resistant systems chosen specifically for North East coastal conditions — what works further south doesn’t always last in our climate.
Wallpaper Hanging
Lining paper, standard wallpapers, heavy vinyls, textured papers and feature-wall designs. Pattern-matched, bubble-free, and finished to a standard you’ll only notice because everything looks right.
Woodwork and Specialist Finishes
Doors, staircases, banisters, kitchen units, panelling, garden gates, decking, sheds and summer houses. Brush, roller or spray-applied depending on the surface and the finish you want.
About Andy Painting Service
We’re a Sunderland-based painting and decorating company serving homeowners, landlords and businesses throughout the North East. From our base in Castletown, we cover Sunderland, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Seaham, South Shields, Gateshead, Chester-le-Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Jarrow, Hebburn and Peterlee.
That experience shows in the prep work, the cut-ins, and the attention to the small details most decorators rush. We’re fully insured, we turn up when we say we will, and we leave your home cleaner than we found it. Most of our work comes from word-of-mouth and repeat customers across the region, which tells you everything you need to know about the standard we hold ourselves to.
We work with the weather in mind. The coastal climate along the North East puts real demands on exterior paintwork, and we use products and preparation techniques that stand up to it. Inside, we use low-VOC paints wherever possible, and we’ll happily talk you through colour choices, finishes and timings before quoting.
Why North East Homeowners Choose Us
Local and Reliable
We’re based in Sunderland and work across Tyne & Wear and County Durham. We know the housing stock in the region — Victorian terraces, mid-century semis, pit-village cottages, and new-build estates — and we price and prep accordingly.
Fully Insured
Public liability cover on every job. Ask to see it; we’ll happily send it over.
Fixed Quotes, No Surprises
What we quote is what you pay. No “extras” appearing halfway through the job, no day-rate creep.
Six-Month Guarantee
Most of our work comes with a six-month guarantee. If something isn’t right, we come back and put it right.
Tidy and Respectful
Dust sheets down, tools packed away each evening, and a proper clean-up before we leave.
Five-Star Reviewed
Verified reviews on Google, Checkatrade, and Three Best Rated.
Areas We Cover
Based in Castletown (SR5), we cover the wider North East including:
- Painter and Decorator Sunderland — SR1 to SR6
- Painter and Decorator Washington — NE37, NE38
- Painter and Decorator Houghton-le-Spring — DH4, DH5
- Painter and Decorator Seaham — SR7, SR8
- Painter and Decorator South Shields — NE33, NE34
- Painter and Decorator Gateshead — NE8 to NE11
- Painter and Decorator Chester-le-Street — DH2, DH3
- Painter and Decorator Newcastle — NE1 to NE7
- Painter and Decorator Durham — DH1, DH7
- Painter and Decorator Jarrow — NE32
- Painter and Decorator Hebburn — NE31
- Painter and Decorator Peterlee — SR8, TS27
Not on the list? View all areas we cover or give us a call — we usually still come out if you’re nearby.
How We Work — From First Call to Final Coat
1. Free Quote
Call or message us. We’ll arrange to come out, look at the job properly, talk through what you want, and give you a written fixed-price quote — usually within 48 hours.
2. Preparation
Furniture covered, surfaces cleaned, sanded, filled and primed. This is the step that separates a professional finish from a DIY one — and it’s the step most jobs get wrong when they’re rushed.
3. Application
Premium paints applied with the right tools for the surface. Brush, roller, or spray where appropriate. We work in the order that makes sense for the job — not the order that’s quickest to bill.
4. Final Inspection
We walk the job with you before we pack up. If you spot something, we fix it on the spot — not next week.
5. Clean and Clear
Sheets up, rubbish removed, surfaces wiped down. You get your home back the way you’d want it.
What Our Customers Say
“Andy has carried out painting and decorating projects for me over the past 18 months and his work is of the highest standard. He’s reliable, polite, and leaves the site clean and tidy after completing his work. Prices are always competitive.”
— David Shah
“Andy was very careful, methodical and clean. His workmanship was of the highest quality and at a fair price. Thanks for taking all the hassle out of decorating our hallway and study!”
— Justin Henrick
“Andy is a real find and we’ll be recommending him to all our friends. He turns up precisely when he says he will every time, takes care and pride in his work to deliver a quality result, and is so unobtrusive that if it weren’t for the smell of paint you wouldn’t know he was there.”
— Nilesh Patel
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a painter and decorator cost in the North East?
Costs vary depending on the size of the job, the condition of the surfaces, and the quality of the paint used. A single room interior repaint typically falls in one bracket, a full exterior in another. The honest answer is that a free site visit gives you a fixed price — guesswork numbers from the internet are rarely accurate.
How long does a typical job take?
A single room interior repaint usually takes one to two days including preparation. A full three-bedroom interior runs around five to seven working days. Exterior work depends heavily on the weather and the size of the property — we’ll give a realistic timeline as part of the quote.
Do you supply the paint, or do I buy it?
Either works. Most customers prefer us to supply because we get trade pricing on quality paints, but if you’ve already bought materials or want to specify a particular brand, that’s no problem. We’ll make a recommendation based on the surface and the finish you’re after.
Are you insured?
Yes — full public liability cover on every job. Happy to send a copy of the certificate before we start.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Most of our work comes with a six-month guarantee. If something isn’t right, we’ll come back and put it right.
How far will you travel?
Most of our regular work falls within a 15-mile radius of our base in Sunderland. For larger jobs we’ll travel further on request. If you’re nearby and unsure whether we cover your area, just ask.
Get a Free Quote Today
Whether it’s a single room refresh or a full property repaint inside and out, we’d be glad to quote for it. Most of our work comes with a six-month guarantee and we’re fully insured.
Call 0790 8242 036, email info@andypaintingservice.co.uk, or use the contact form. We reply the same day.
Andy Painting Service
81 Rochdale Road, Sunderland, SR5 5NL