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Recent Staining reviews in North London

Great work - very professional and good communication. Very reliable and strongly recommended.

Staining/sealing wooden decking

£100

Collin was super committed to sorting the issue we had and kept going to ensure we got the best result. Thanks!

Stain removal from carpet

£100

Nwanadi did a great job painting a wall with a stain, he returned to do one more coat because it needed it, great work, thanks

Apply stain blocker and then paint one bedroom wall

£80

What's the average cost of a staining service in North London

£110 - £300

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£110

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£155

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£300

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What do staining services include?

Stain can be applied on different surfaces such as wood, brick, and concrete, which means the details for each service may vary. Don’t worry; we prepared a rundown of the essential staining services you may encounter when hiring an expert on Airtasker.  

 

Staining prep 

First, a clear work area is ideal when staining. Extra furniture, potted plants, and frames must be removed. Staining your property or furniture will usually include cleaning it first. A Tasker can only proceed once the surface is completely dry for large surfaces such as concrete floors, wooden fences, and brick walls that need to be washed. If staining will take place outdoors, it’s essential to check the weather conditions.

 

Wood Staining 

When we talk of wood staining, it usually refers to fences and wooden furniture. Staining a fence gives your wood that splash of colour and protection it needs. Furniture stain may be applied to wooden cabinets, chairs, tables, bookcases, bassinets, bed frames, and doors. The wood doesn’t have to be new because restaining furniture is also possible. 

 

Good news: Airtasker can help you with your wood repair, and deck staining needs as well.

 

Brick Staining 

Whether it’s your walls, chimney, or fireplace, your home’s bricks need some care, too. The advantage of brick staining over brick painting is that stain accentuates the brick’s natural texture, and the finished product requires less maintenance. 

 

Before staining the whole surface, your hired expert may first test the swatch on a small patch of brick to ensure that they have achieved the desired colour. The colour can be lightened or darkened by adding water or pigment. 

 

Concrete Staining 

Staining can also be done on concrete floors and walls, and you can easily find concrete staining contractors near you on our platform. Much like brick staining, your hired specialist will first test the stain on a small part of concrete before applying it to the rest of the surface. 

 

After staining, your Tasker may apply a sealer to ensure that the concrete retains its seamless appearance. When the staining and sealing process is finished and your hired specialist has checked the surface, they will pack up their equipment. 

 

But if you’ve decided that staining isn’t the right fit for you, various painting services are also available on our platform. 

Recent Staining tasks in North London

Prep and stain/varnish wooden climbing frame

£75

Oakleigh Park, Greater London

25th Jun 2026

Local handyman needed to prep and stain/varnish wooden climbing frame – North London. It’s a Backyard Discovery Lakewood wooden swing set / climbing frame which was assembled a few months ago. It now needs to be properly treated with a cedar-coloured outdoor wood stain / protector (I have the protector already). The job will need to be done over 2–3 weekday visits to allow for prep, drying time and coats, and will need to be scheduled during a run of dry weather. Visit 1 – Prep: Wash down / clean the frame with warm soapy water and a stiff brush; Rinse and allow to dry; Light sanding in key areas (handholds, ladder areas, corners etc.); Wipe away dust; Cover / protect slide and swings before staining. Visit 2 – First coat: Apply first coat of cedar wood stain / protector evenly across the frame. Visit 3 – Second coat / finishing: Apply second coat if needed / final coat for protection. Important notes: - It needs to be done during the week if possible so we can work around our son using it. - Ideally someone local who can be flexible around the weather and come back for short follow-up visits. - I have brushes and the wood stain/ protector, but please bring your own sanding materials / dust sheets / prep materials. Timing: Flexible, but ideally on weekday mornings / daytime during a spell of dry weather over the next couple of weeks. Budget: £75–£100 total..Likely only around 1–2 hours per visit over 2–3 visits

Decking jet washed and stained

£150

Bowes Park, Greater London

14th May 2026

Jet washing and staining decking. Approx 12m sq

Stained glass repair and door glass repair

£200

Friern Barnet, Greater London

13th Apr 2026

Downstairs toilet. Stained glass - One piece has come out. The door beneath it has a crack and it's supporting glass.

Apply stain blocker and then paint one bedroom wall

£80

Church End, Greater London

22nd Feb 2026

One bedroom wall requiring painting after a water leak from above. Job £80. You use your own white paint. Send invoice for stain blocker for reimbursement. Job can be done any time (as long as Tenant approves)

Nwanadi did a great job painting a wall with a stain, he returned to do one more coat because it needed it, great work, thanks

Staining/sealing wooden decking

£100

Bowes Park, Greater London

17th Feb 2026

Using Ronseal Decking Protector to repaint wooden decking plus wooden garden furniture.

Great work - very professional and good communication. Very reliable and strongly recommended.

60CM stainless steel chimney Hood

£50

South Tottenham, Greater London, N15

2nd Jan 2026

I need my chimney hood Install

Stained glass window repair

£200

Church End, Greater London

1st Dec 2025

I have a small stained glass window in my house from ~1930. It has a couple of small cracks of a few cms each. I'm looking for these to be repaired.

Bathroom Ceiling – Water Stain Blocking & Repainting

£300

Crouch End, Greater London, N8

2nd Oct 2025

Looking for a professional decorator to treat and repaint a bathroom ceiling with water stains from a previous leak (now fixed). Work required: Light sanding & prep. Stain blocking (Zinsser Cover Stain or equivalent). Application of mould-resistant bathroom paint (Zinsser Perma-White or equivalent). Please provide: Estimate of cost (labour + materials). How many visits you expect it will take. Experience with bathroom ceilings/water damage repair.

Wood stain 21 (6ft X 6ft) fence panels in my garden"

£200

East Finchley, Greater London, N2

9th May 2025

"I need someone to wood stain 21 (6ft X 6ft) fence panels in my garden"

Concrete floor stain removal

£100

Stroud Green, Greater London

27th Sep 2024

I need a skilled professional to remove stains and marks from my concrete floor in the kitchen/room area. The floor has visible discolorations that need to be cleaned and possibly sanded and resealed.

Restore/repair stained table

£50

Enfield Town, Greater London, EN1

30th Aug 2024

There was a bottle left on the dining table which has caused the wood stain to fade completely. Would it be possible to get this repaired without stripping back the stain of the whole table- its a walnut stain.

Stair case handrail sanding, staining and varnishing - basic carpentry

£100

Turnpike Lane, Greater London

28th Apr 2024

The staircase handrails are stained and varnished but have not been done well. I need someone experienced to sand, stain and varnish the handrails to a better standard. There are parts of the handrail which contain filler, so some colour matching/blending is needed. The staircase is a single floor. I will supply the stain and varnish. The target is to have a uniform colour. The job will need the walls, handrail mounts and floors to be protected and the dust to be cleaned by your vacuum. I will not accept offers from new Airtaskers, only experienced Airtaskers need apply.

Remove a burn and water stain of a sofa

£50

Coldfall, Greater London

18th Jan 2024

Burn and water stain on couch not coming off - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 20 January 2024

Stain removal from carpet

£100

Crouch End, Greater London, N8

29th Dec 2023

Stain removal (or improvement!) from an ink set. My son managed to spill ink from a Christmas present on his carpet. We tried a couple of things when it happened but need a professional. Thanks - Due date: Before Sunday, 31 December 2023

Collin was super committed to sorting the issue we had and kept going to ensure we got the best result. Thanks!

Blood stain removed from matress

£50

New Southgate, Greater London, N11

19th Dec 2023

Need a blood stain removed from matress - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Remove wood stain spill on concrete floor

£45

East Finchley, Greater London, N2

21st Jul 2023

Wood stain spill on concrete Budget 40-55 - Due date: Flexible

Kitchen re staining

£1,000

Osidge, Greater London

18th Apr 2023

Re stain kitchen a darker wood stain - Due date: Flexible

Sand and stain floor 35sq metres aporox

£500

Hornsey, Greater London, N8

19th Feb 2023

Sand wooden floorboards and restain ground floor flat approx 35 sq metres during Easter holiday - Due date: Before Sunday, 16 April 2023

Oak table stain removal (sanding and varnishing)

£35

Enfield, Greater London, EN2

6th Sep 2022

Quite a small job repairing a small stain but whoever does it needs to have experience and show that they have done similar jobs before.

Cream Carpet has stains

£100

Totteridge, Greater London

15th Aug 2022

I have stains on a cream carpet need them rmoved - Due date: Before Monday, 22 August 2022