Painters Near You
Local painters in Derby and Derbyshire who actually show up, do the job, and leave it looking brilliant.
Good painters near you are hard to find. We made it easy.
Finding decent painters near me should not be this much of a headache but here we are. Every listing looks the same. Fresh profile, a handful of photos that could belong to anyone, and promises about starting next week. All you really want is someone who actually turns up and does a proper job without having to be chased. That is a low bar and somehow half of them still trip over it.
I am Kade Connolly and I run Connolly Coatings right here in Derby. We are local painters in Derby, not a franchise or some middleman who farms your job out to whoever picks up the phone. Me and my team live here. Our kids go to school here. We grab our morning coffee from the same places you do. If we make a mess of your hallway we are going to bump into you at Aldi on Saturday and honestly that is motivation enough to do every single job properly.
That is the thing about using local painters in Derby though. Your reputation walks ahead of you round here. We cannot hide behind a call centre or hope you forget about us. If something is not right we are five minutes down the road to sort it. Most of our work comes from people telling their neighbours about us and that only happens when every room looks absolutely spot on. So every room looks spot on. That is the whole business model right there.
What “near me” actually gets you
We know the houses round here. The Victorian terraces in the city centre with their high ceilings and original coving. The semis in Spondon and Chaddesden. The newer builds out in Mickleover. Every type of property has its own quirks and its own challenges. We have painted them all.
Being local also means we are not adding a travel surcharge or factoring in an hour of driving each way. We are already here. Which means a fair price, a quick start date, and the ability to pop back if you need anything sorted after the job is done. Try getting that from someone two counties away.
The stuff that separates us from the bloke on Facebook Marketplace
Anyone can buy a roller and call themselves a painter. We have all seen the posts. Freshly made profile, three photos that could be anyone's work, and a price that sounds too good because it absolutely is. A week later you are staring at patchy walls and a phone number that does not ring anymore.
We are fully insured. We prep properly. We use quality paint from suppliers we trust, not whatever is on offer at the trade counter that morning. Every surface gets the attention it needs. Holes filled, cracks sorted, woodwork sanded back. We protect your floors, your furniture, everything. And when we leave, the only thing different about your house is how good it looks.
Where you will find us working across Derbyshire
We are based in Derby and cover the whole of Derbyshire plus parts of Nottinghamshire. If you are in any of these areas, we can be there.
Questions people ask us all the time
How do I find a good painter near me?
Check their reviews first. Not just the star rating but actually read what people say. Look for consistency. One five star review could be their mum. Fifty of them means they are doing something right. Ask if they are insured. Ask for photos of previous work. And get a proper written quote before anyone picks up a brush. If a painter will not give you that, move on.
How much do painters charge per room?
It depends on the room. A box bedroom is different to a double height living room. Condition of the walls matters too. A room that just needs a fresh coat is quick. One with cracks, holes, and three layers of old wallpaper to strip is a different story. As a rough guide, a standard bedroom in Derby will run you somewhere between £150 and £350. We always give you a clear price upfront so there are no surprises.
Do I need to be home while painters work?
Completely up to you. A lot of our customers hand over a key and go to work. We are fully insured and we have been trusted in hundreds of homes across Derby. We will send you photos of progress, keep you in the loop, and lock up properly when we leave each day. You do not need to babysit us.
How long does it take to paint a room?
Most rooms take a day or two. It depends on how much prep is needed and how many coats we are putting on. We never rush it. Letting paint dry properly between coats is one of those things that makes a huge difference to the final result. We would rather take an extra half day and give you a finish that lasts years than slap it on and be gone by lunch.
“Honestly the best painters we have ever had in the house. Kade and the lads were dead professional, really tidy, and the finish is mint. Already told three people about them and we are getting them back to do upstairs next month.”
Connolly Coatings customer, Spondon
You found your local painter. Now use them.
No hard sell. No awkward follow up calls. Just drop us a message or give us a ring and tell us what you need. We will come have a look, give you an honest price, and take it from there. That is it. Dead simple.