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What do paint stripping services include?
Paint stripping is a vital part of any refurbishment project, whether you're redoing your bathroom, remodelling your kitchen, or renovating your entire property.
Depending on your preference, your home paint stripper can remove the old paint and finish from a particular surface using a variety of treatments such as solvents, gel-, or paste-based strippers. They can also utilise different techniques as they see fit like scraping, wire brushing, or door dripping.
Here are some common paint stripping services you can get and the inclusions of each:
Wood stripping
Wood stripping is done in three different ways: thermal blasting, chemical stripping, or sandblasting. Whatever your preference, your wood stripping expert always starts by disassembling the pieces to be stripped.
When scrapping your old paint, they work in sections and get deeper into the tiny groves to make sure that they don't miss any areas. They also apply a second coat in case there are any stubborn areas. Then, they complete your wood stripping service by wiping or brushing away the residue and finally sanding the wood.
It's essential to check your furniture and fixtures after the stripping process. If there are any dents, damages, or any inconsistencies, it's best to get someone to repair your wooden furnishings right away. The purpose is to steer away from any potential problems or early degradations after refurbishing them.
Door paint stripping
Are you thinking of updating your dull-looking door or restoring its original appearance? The ideal way to kick off your project is to strip off its old paint and finish. One of the easiest, most practical ways to do this is through door dipping.
After dismantling or removing the doors from its interior structure, your Tasker can bring it to the nearest door dipping workshop, where they are submerged into a chemical or caustic-based solution to remove the old paint. When the doors are returned to your place, a paint stripper then cleans and hand-strips stubborn stains, and also helps with sanding to achieve a smooth, visually appealing finish.
Fireplace stripping
While most fireplaces tend to develop heavy and unsightly rust spots over time, it doesn't necessarily mean that you should replace it entirely. If your fireplace is still fully functioning and structurally stable, then all it needs is a little stripping and recoating.
Your Tasker can use the safest paint stripper that won't cause any damage or crack on the frame material. For antiques and fragile fireplaces, they might go for solvent stripping since the process is more gentle than caustic and chemical stripping.
The former stripping process is preferable on durable fireplaces with thicker paints. For a cleaner appearance, your paint stripper can also remove the residue and sand the surface. You can even have it refinished or repainted for a total fireplace transformation!
Recent Paint Stripping tasks in East London
Paint removal/clean up on floorboards
£200
Temple Mills, Greater London
14th Sep 2025
We have had a bad experience with a painter who did not use dust sheets and has left a lot of paint on the floorboards. Most of the marks are gloss paint (ie would need white spirit) but there are some emulsion marks too. We need someone to come and clean the floorboards TONIGHT as new tenants are moving in tomorrow. Cleaning is in the hallway, kitchen floor, bedroom and living room floor but only in some areas. They will need to bring their own materials. Thanks!
Paint removal from internal brick chimnet breast
£500
Woodford, Greater London
2nd Aug 2025
We have an internal brick fireplace in our livingroom that the previous owners have painted dark blue. We would like a quote / understanding of how effectively the paint could be removed to restore to exposed brick.
Stair Banister Paint Stripper & Prep
£200
Becontree Heath, Greater London, RM8
15th Jun 2025
Hello, I began the task of stripping the gloss paint from my stair banister, but unfortunately, my health is preventing me from finishing it. I've included some photos so you can get a clear idea of the current state. I'm hoping to find a skilled and reliable individual to take over. The job involves: Completely stripping off the remaining gloss paint. Sanding the banister back to a smooth finish. Applying a non-peeling primer. Finishing with satin wood paint. If this is something you have experience with, I'd appreciate it if you could get in touch to discuss it further.
Door frame paint removal/ repaint and door replacement
£300
Romford, Greater London, RM1
29th May 2025
Need one door frame paint removed and repainted and a door replaced
Paint stripping
£50
Dalston, Greater London, E8
27th May 2025
To remove paint/varnish on 6 doors. A remover has been applied and some has already been removed. Remove paint in compact kitchen area around the cooker and side wall above counter.
Paint stripping on stairs and handrail
£200
Leytonstone, Greater London, E11
9th May 2025
Remove rest of paint from stairs safely - about 10 steps
Remove paint
£40
Isle Of Dogs, Greater London
9th May 2025
I need paint removed please
Paint stripping
£40
Isle Of Dogs, Greater London
5th May 2025
I have paint on my door and floor and need it remove
Strip paint from wooden windows
£100
Ladywell, Greater London, SE13
31st Mar 2025
I am looking to get my front external wooden stripped so that I can sand and stain them. I have a heat gun, masks and paint strippers to aid with the job.
Sand garden fence to remove paint
£100
Hackney Wick, Greater London
20th Mar 2025
I need to sand my fence to remove the paint. About 11mx1.5m of fence, see images. The paint isn't very thick - only one layer, can easily come off by sanding by hand.


Chris came at short notice to sand my fence & did a great job
Hang 5x internal doors plus remove paint from external door
£190
Leytonstone, Greater London, E11
8th Feb 2025
1.) Please hang 5x brand new internal doors that need to be cut to fit into frames. A work bench and cutting tools will be required. Please confirm your tools availability. 2.) 5x Door handles to go on to 5x internal doors. 2 x handles for hallway storage cupboards. 3.)Fix paint from 1 x external door, paint is covering the door’s keyhole, needs to be removed using a paint removal solution. 4.) Remove paint from cupboard door’s crevices to release cupboard doors to open. 5.) Add fire door strips to all 5 x doors
Repair paint removed from bathtub.
£70
Homerton, Greater London, E9
28th Nov 2024
I dropped something heavy on the bathtub which cause pain to chip. I need this repaired please.
Remove paint from bricks
£200
Highams Park, Greater London, E4
22nd Nov 2024
We have the outside of our house that this really difficult paint to remove from the brick and we are trying to get it off.
Remove paint from outside brick wall
£150
Hackney, Greater London, E8
9th Nov 2024
Removing white paint from a wall in our garden without damaging the underlying brickwork.The size of the wall can be seen in the picture.
Remove paint from my white hemnes tv stand to natural wood color
£5
North Greenwich, Greater London
27th Feb 2024
Remove white paint from my Ikea hemnes tv stand to natural wood. Give me quotes. I didn’t put a budget
Paint stripping & sanding stairwell
£350
Leyton Marshes, Greater London
4th Feb 2024
Stripping, rough sanding and preparation for repainting of 13 steps Area must be sealed off from rest of the home as much as possible. Attention to detail and cleanup when finished a must. - Due date: Before Sunday, 11 February 2024
Deep clean two sofas and remove paint stains from landing
£50
Chadwell Heath, Greater London
19th Sep 2023
I have a two sofa that needs deep cleaning (ones got a recent stain on it) and just did some painting on the staircase so will need a bit of help removing all stains on that. - Due date: Before Monday, 25 September 2023


Amazing job. Really thorough job.
Strip paint off garden wall
£30
Haggerston, Greater London, E2
20th Aug 2023
We’ve attacked it with sandpaper & nitro mors but the paint isn’t shifting! Pls help strip it back & reveal our brick wall - Due date: Flexible
Bathroom tile paint removal
£75
Kidbrooke, Greater London
17th Jun 2023
I have a bathroom that has been tile painted and I need all the tile paint removed. Mixture of scraping, scouring and paint remover will be required. - Due date: Flexible
Remove paint from stairs banister
£350
Upper Walthamstow, Greater London
18th Apr 2023
I need paint removed from wooden stairs and wooden banister. The paint is old and potentially contains lead so this will need to be done safely. - Due date: Flexible