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Excellent work. Was really happy with the service. Really good eye for detail.

Wallpaper

£80

Ifeoma was such a kind presence in my home! Not only did he arrive on time, he did it with a smile. He came and worked hard, transforming my room with the wallpapering. He took care to make sure my complex pattern lined up perfectly. I want to say that If you are a woman and worried about having someone come for handyman repairs, Ifeoma is a safe choice.

Wallpapering of an area of 11.5m2.

£85

Great guy and A1 service. Professional and quick. I will definitely use Jamie again!

I need a feature wall wallpapered 3 x 4 meters

£120

Marco was fabulous trust worthy got the job done just great all round!

Wall paper removal

£75

I was really pleased with the wallpaper installation performed by John. He was punctual for the scheduled appointment. Throughout the entire process, he maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring minimal disruption to my home. John demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, carefully preparing the walls and meticulously applying the wallpaper I highly recommend John to anyone seeking professional and reliable handyman man.

Put wallpaper on one wall

£30

Andreas is exceptionally polite enthusiastic and professional to get the job done. He was on time and completed painting of my Hall and Bathroom , fitting Laminate floor and various DIY tasks to a high standard, I recommend this work.

Wallpapering Hall, Paint Bathroom,

£600

What's the average cost of a wallpapering contractor in London

£100 - £250

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£160

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Recent Wallpaper Removal reviews in London

Great communication, and task was completed quickly. Would recommend.

Wallpaper removal from the hallway - only one wall

£30

He was very polite,slight miscommunication as job was more involved than originally thought but sorted in the end.

Wallpaper removal of house and sugarsoap

£230

All good thanks have having a look anyway

New light fitting and ceiling wallpaper removal.

£5

The guys did a good job and worked hard through the heat

Wallpaper removal and painting

£250

Bartek did a great job on removing wallpaper from our stairs. It was a laborious task, but he worked really hard and managed to remove it all. Would recommend for other tasks in the future.

Wallpaper removal - staircase

£100

Very hardworking and went the extra mile :)

Wallpaper removal and painting

£200

What's the average cost of a wallpaper removal contractor in London

£206 - £532

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£206

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£265

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£532

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David communicates super well and was really good at his job. The wall was very uneven but the wallpaper looks amazing !

Wallpaper installation

£200

Quick and efficient.

2.4x3.5m wallpaper installation

£80

Tom did a great job with the wallpaper in our bedroom. He went above and beyond to help us with our requests and was very patient and flexible. Great final result. We will definitely use his service again in the future.

I'm looking for a wallpaper installer for the bedroom

£150

Lovely guy, very easy and professional to communicate with, handled our wonky wall reall well!

Wallpaper installation

£40

Fantastic work done. Very professional, polite and extremely good at his job

Looking for a Professional Wallpaper Installer

£10

Great job with installing and very efficient!

Wallpaper installed in a bedroom

£50

What's the average cost of a wallpaper installer in London

£87 - £147

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£87

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£147

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What does a wallpaper installation services include?

Your wallpapering professional can help with every stage of the installation, from choosing the right wallpapers for your space to measuring, hanging, and cleaning it all up. Here are the steps they’ll follow:

Step 1: Wallpaper selection

Your installer will first measure how high each wall is, using a measuring tape. They’ll also measure the width of each wall and figure out the total surface area. This is important for purchasing the correct quantity of wallpaper. Choosing the right wallpaper comes down to your preferred features, colours, textures, patterns, and budget. There are also options for pre-pasted, self-adhesive, or dry-back wallpaper. Your wallpaper hanger will help you choose the right wallpaper that suits your needs.

Step 2: Wall preparation

To prepare your walls for wallpaper, your installer will first switch off the mains electricity and remote any wall-plates before taping over the surface (removing these will ensure a better finish). Turn off the electricity and remove wall plates with a screwdriver. If there’s pre-existing wallpaper, they’ll remove it by stripping sections of the paper away. They may use a knife to help peel up the paper and scrape away any adhesive. If the wall has any cracks, they’ll smooth over it with putty and sand smooth once dry. Next, they’ll clean the walls using a soft cloth, sugar soap, and water before drying the surface with an old towel. Finally, they’ll apply a primer to the wall using a roller and paintbrush.

Step 3: Hang the wallpaper

Wallpapering hanging starts by drawing a guide on the wall to determine where to start hanging your paper. Your wallpaper installer will cut the wallpaper, leaving some overhang. They’ll use either built-in adhesive or paste to stick it onto the wall from the ceiling down, in line with the guide, with about 5cm overhang. They’ll press into the wallpaper to ensure it’s firmly adhered before flattening the paper using a wallpaper brush from the middle outwards, to get rid of any wrinkles and bubbles. They’ll repeat this process until the entire room or wall is covered, lining up the pattern to the already installed wallpaper pieces. Then they’ll trim the excess paper at the top and bottom using a sharp blade. Next, they’ll use a seam roller to secure each seam, before sponging away excess glue and allowing the walls to dry.

Step 4: Clean up

Finally, your wallpaper installer cleans up space. They’ll dispose of any old wallpaper, scraps, and debris before vacuuming or sweeping the floor. They’ll wash out any paint brushes and rollers and take all the supplies to the car, leaving you with any leftover wallpaper on the roll in case you need to repair or patch up your wall in the future.

Recent Wallpapering tasks in London

Need wall behind bathroom mirror done with peel and stick wallpaper

£80

Forest Gate, Greater London, E7

24th Apr 2026

Have one small wall area behind bathroom mirror that we have peel and stick wall paper to be applied to, Tried doing it ourselves in other bathroom and weren’t very good at it so would prefer to use a professional in next bathroom,

Wallpaper removal one wall

£100

Old Ford, Greater London

23rd Apr 2026

Just a removal of the wallpaper

Lovely and professional done the job brilliantly and was quick too would defo recommend thank you so much

Wallpaper

£20

Hitchin Square, Greater London

23rd Apr 2026

Need a small room wallpapered

Wall preparation for painting(remove wallpaper, level walls & ceiling)

£10

Little Ilford, Greater London, E12

23rd Apr 2026

Hi, I’m looking for an experienced professional to prepare walls and ceilings for painting. The job includes: * Removing existing wallpaper * Smoothing and levelling uneven walls * Preparing walls and ceilings for painting (including filling, sanding, and priming if needed) *Painting walls and ceilings * Replacing skirting boards This is a one-bedroom flat. The work is required in the bedroom, living room, and hallway. Current condition: The walls are not even, which is why wallpaper was installed. I would like a smooth, paint-ready finish. P.S. I won’t be able to fully empty the rooms. I can remove smaller items, but larger furniture (such as a wardrobe, bed, and sofa) will need to stay and should be properly covered and protected during the work. I’m not in a rush, awaiting your quotes :)

Taking off wallpaper Prepping walls for painting

£1,000

Shepherd's Bush, Greater London

23rd Apr 2026

Stripping wallpaper, wall prep, filling/ smoothing, install flooring and painting

Take off wallpaper and prepare walls for painting

£100

Shepherd's Bush, Greater London

23rd Apr 2026

Hi, I’m looking for an experienced decorator/handyman to: • Remove wallpaper from multiple walls • Strip adhesive residue properly • Fill holes/cracks and smooth surfaces • Sand walls to prepare for painting • Ensure walls are clean, even, and paint-ready This is for a small flat. Some areas may have uneven surfaces and minor damage that need proper prep (not just a quick cover-up). There is a bedroom and living room with no wallpaper but walls still need to be smoothed and perfected before painting. The corridor is half stripped from wallpaper but not completely same with toilet there’s still little bits of wall paper but toilet needs proper prepping and a small bathroom which needs to be filled and sanded

Chinmey to wallpaper and small painting

£120

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6

23rd Apr 2026

Wallapper a chimney breast Paint one wall Small paint touch ups

Need wall paper done (1 feature wall) see picture

£100

Canons Park, Greater London

22nd Apr 2026

I need wallpaper done for a feature wall, see the picture. I have the wallpaper, I measured the wall and got enough square meter to cover the wall. Ideally someone who knows doing wall paper and can deliver an excellent finish (around edges, socket/light switch). Also to advise if it’s better having the wall paper overlapping for a more seem-less Look.

Put up wallpaper on small wall

£40

Hampstead, Greater London, NW3

22nd Apr 2026

Need some wallpaper put up. 2.5m x 3m space. Have the wallpaper and adhesive but need someone with the other tools.

Quick wallpaper job

£15

Knightsbridge, Greater London

21st Apr 2026

Apply a narrow strip of wallpaper on the wall below (quick job).

Lay a wallpaper (200cm width) on wall joinery

£150

Lisson Grove, Greater London

21st Apr 2026

Need to lay out a wallpaper in a small bathroom. Two sections: a slanted wall and a slanted piece of joinery with doors etc. 200cm in width total. See pictures.

Overall a good job for my project

Wall paper

£150

Leytonstone, Greater London, E11

21st Apr 2026

Mural Wall paper on one single wall, the paper is one that needs paste on the wall. The wall is a light peach so might need liner paper?

Strip wallpaper around house

£60

Enfield Highway, Greater London

21st Apr 2026

This job has already been started but needs to be finished there are some rooms that was more then half stripped, the room with grey only needs the strip going around the ceiling taken off please see pictures attached, one room needs wallpaper stripped from ceiling , blue room needs to be peeled off . l also have steamer on site that is working if needed . Location Enfield north London, wanting done as soon as possible today / Tommorow will be good .

Wallpaper living room wall - Philip Jeffries woven paper

£225

North Southwark, Greater London

17th Apr 2026

Wall 5M wide x 2.4M - paper is high quality woven fabric so experience required

Highly recommend for all your wallpapering needs, did a great job with tricky paper!

Painting and wallpapering WC

£350

Lee, Greater London, SE12

29th Jan 2026

1) Add dado rail to wall 2) Paint dado rail and the wall below dado rail 3) Paint window ledge, door trim and door (just inside of door) 4) Put up wallpaper above dado rail 5) Paint ceiling

Very friendly and was always checking in to make sure I was happy with everything

Wallpapering

£10

Rotherhithe, Greater London

10th Dec 2025

Wallpapering wallpapering

Wallpapering Done….Cheers for the assistance mate 👊🏾

Paint & add picture rail & add dado rail & add wallpaper

£200

Clapton Park, Greater London, E5

3rd Dec 2025

I have a bedroom that needs one wall wallpapered that is 81 inches wide by 100 inches tall. Then I need a dado rail going around the room and a picture rail going around the room. The ceiling will be one colour, and the bottom of the dado rail will be one colour, and the bottom of the picture rail will be another colour. I designed it and can show you.

Steve accepted to do a task of painting and wallpapering a bedroom for an agreed amount, He done a very bad job in completing the task and said this is the type of work I am paying for. Although we agreed that he will do a very good job as asked and that if it would take longer we would adjust the pay to complete the job nicely. He rushed the job to complete within a day and said that if we want it to look better that we should pay for more time.

Wallpaper put up

£60

Streatham, Greater London, SW16

21st Nov 2025

I have 2 rolls needed to be put up on the ceiling. No paste needed Peel and stick The white area

Lenford was amazing! He put up my wallpaper. It wasn’t easy but he was patient and he listened ☺️ I would definitely hire him again

Wall paper stripping

£100

Grove Park, Greater London

9th Nov 2025

I have taken 98 percent of the tiles off and now I need the wall/backing paper the tiles has been stuck onto. This is a very simple job injustice done have the time as I’m on another bathroom renovation. I have all the tools and a wallpaper steam stripping machine for the person that takes on the job .

Ali is on top of things. hard worker and a good communicator , knowledgeable about the building game and hope to do more work with him soon.

Stick on tiles over kitchen tiles & vinyl wallpaper on 1 bathroom wall

£130

Becontree, Greater London

28th Oct 2025

i have some stick on tiles that need sticking over current kitchen tiles. theres some gaps in the wall just above the counter that may need filling with something so the tiles can stick to. and i have a roll of vinyl wallpaper that needs to stick over one side of the bathroom where the bathtub is

Did a great job on my tiles. Would use again for sure

Recent Wallpaper Removal tasks in London

Wallpaper removal one wall

£100

Old Ford, Greater London

23rd Apr 2026

Just a removal of the wallpaper

Lovely and professional done the job brilliantly and was quick too would defo recommend thank you so much

Wallpaper removal and repaint

£500

Finsbury Park, Greater London, N4

12th Apr 2026

Removal of old wallpaper layers in bedroom living room hallway and bathroom and kitchen. Then full painting of 1 bedroom apartment. Average size flat - high ceilings

Ceiling wallpaper removal

£350

Brownswood Park, Greater London, N4

12th Apr 2026

Ceiling wallpaper removal - All the rest of the prep before repainting will be done by us.

Wallpaper removal and painting

£500

Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7

31st Mar 2026

Few walls have wallpaper which need removal, walls fixed and painting all the walls in the conservatory, living room/kitchen and hallway (downstairs as well as upstairs).

Wallpaper removal

£70

Longlands, Greater London

30th Mar 2026

Most of the room has been done but need someone to come and finish the room and remove the wallpaper rubbish.

Wallpaper removal

£180

Walworth, Greater London

26th Mar 2026

I need help removing my wood chip wallpaper in my room.

Wallpaper removal

£150

East Molesey, Surrey

18th Mar 2026

Remove layers of painted wallpaper in a small bedroom

Wallpaper removal

£250

Camberwell, Greater London, SE5

21st Jan 2026

Wallpaper removal across three rooms - living room and two bedrooms (double). Open to also hearing quotes for painting the walls too.

Wallpaper removal

£500

Streatham, Greater London, SW16

10th Jan 2026

I need a living room, down stairs halls and staircase, up stairs halls and 1 bedroom(needs finishing) of wall paper removal. It seems to come off easier than a thought

Wallpaper removal

£200

Tolworth, Greater London, KT5

7th Jan 2026

Wallpaper removal to paint the walls. In a hallway, so above the stairs.

He took the wallpaper down in my hallway and was very hard working and efficient. I would definitely recommend him and I'll be working with him again in the future

Lining paper and wallpaper removal

£1,500

Ealing, Greater London

6th Jan 2026

We are looking for a team to help remove lining paper and wall paper throughout our home, there are 3 floors in total (ground, 1st and 2nd). The house has 5 bedrooms, and 2 reception rooms + the kitchen. The aim is to remove all the existing paper ready for plastering.

Wallpaper removal

£300

Bermondsey, Greater London, SE1

4th Jan 2026

Wallpaper stripping in two medium sized rooms

Very efficient, excellent job thanks!

Wallpaper removal

£150

Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11

22nd Dec 2025

I need wall paper removed from all walls in living/dining room

Wallpaper Removal

£55

Honor Oak, Greater London

26th Oct 2025

Remove Existing Wallpaper Notes: - Commercial Wallpaper Steamer provided only ! - Ladder not provided - Other tools not provided Attached with Photograph

Wallpaper removal and painting

£600

West Acton, Greater London

1st Oct 2025

Removal of wallpaper in two bedrooms and one dressing room, wallpaper comes off easily (one wall already done). Painting required after wall is prepared. Only walls require painting (not skirting or ceiling). Minimal furniture in rooms.

Turned up on time and worked hard to finish the job to a good standard.

Wallpaper removal from one small bathroom wall

£40

Stockwell, Greater London

21st Aug 2025

Removing partially peeling wallpaper from bathroom wall (just one wall) wallpaper has been painted over numerous times so has become heavy and started peeling by itself. The wall is around 6ft in length and 8ft in height

Great work, would hire again!

Wallpaper removal

£1,000

Crofton Park, Greater London

4th Aug 2025

Removing wallpaper and polystyrene ceiling tiles from three bed terrace house near Crofton Park SE4. Two reception rooms, hallway, kitchen, bathroom, three bedrooms

Wallpaper removal and installation in staircase corridor hallway

£500

Pimlico, Greater London, SW1V

14th Jul 2025

I need removal of the wallpaper in small corridor and one side of the staircase. Then to install wallpaper in all walls in the photo.

Wallpaper removal from one bedroom and wall preparation for painting.

£350

Kensal Rise, Greater London, NW6

30th Jun 2025

Would like to strip the wallpaper from the bedroom and ensure the wall is prepared for being painted with primer. The room is 3.7m x 3.8m - I think the height is appr 8feet, not positive. All supplies would need to be brought with you although I can order drop cloth to protect the carpet. There is currently no furniture in the room.

Paul went above and beyond to make sure the project was done correctly and well.

Wallpaper removal

£100

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

15th May 2025

Wallpaper removed from Stairway walls. Just the top half above the boarder. But the wall is quite high.

Recent Wallpaper Installation tasks in London

Wallpaper installation

£300

Whitechapel, Greater London, E1

12th Apr 2026

Need fitting wallpaper to my shop

Wallpaper installation in staircase corridor hallway

£500

North Southwark, Greater London

25th Mar 2026

I need to prepare walls for wallpaper installation and then to install wallpaper on all walls on the photo.

Wallpaper installation

£100

Bushey Mead, Greater London

12th Mar 2026

Installation required for peel-and-stick wallpaper on four walls. The walls are mostly panelled, with only a small section at the top requiring wallpaper. The wallpaper has a pattern, so experience with patterned installations is important to ensure the pattern aligns seamlessly across the walls. Please bring a spirit level or laser level and a sharp utility knife

Wallpaper installation

£100

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

26th Jan 2026

I’ve got two wallpapers I want to put up in different rooms and want an installation quote https://uwalls.co.uk/wall-murals-forest/wall-murals-forest-tropics/image/u79682 And https://www.worldofwallpaper.com/theme/tropical/animal-kingdom-wallpaper-ochre-grandeco-a49301.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21381051556&gbraid=0AAAAADHPXEooH6mDNnYHAth-ZtMZZn0jG&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvtzLBhCPARIsALwhxdq6dUm37JYvE7DlOu1ObHLiiOLQxn9Td-CbwHXpMPXdTEm9SrJQk9IaApokEALw_wcB

Wallpaper install

£50

Mayfair, Greater London, W1J

7th Jan 2026

Install wallpaper on a wall

I'm looking for a wallpaper installer for the bedroom

£150

Lower Sydenham, Greater London

23rd Nov 2025

I’m looking for an experienced wallpaper installer to hang wallpaper on a 4.6m (W) × 2.38m (H) wall, plus a few small extra sections around the room. The wallpaper is standard-sized, brand new, and the wall is already smooth and clear.

Tom did a great job with the wallpaper in our bedroom. He went above and beyond to help us with our requests and was very patient and flexible. Great final result. We will definitely use his service again in the future.

Wall decal / Wallpaper install

£50

Stanmore, Greater London, HA7

22nd Nov 2025

Wallpaper / Wall decal install on a wall measuring 145cm x 245cm, will already have sticky backing, no glue needed. The order recommends we order 5cm extra, so some trimming might be necessary, but that is order recommendation. Evenings or in this case, weekend is preferred for daylight.

Wallpaper installer

£20

Osterley, Greater London

15th Nov 2025

Install wallpaper onto my wardrobe. I will provide wallpaper. I need installation with no air bubbles

Wallpaper Install to 1 bedroom (as photo'd, up to picture rail only)

£200

Eden Park, Greater London

12th Nov 2025

Wallpaper Install (I will provide the wallpaper itself) to 1 bedroom. Please see photos attached (& floorplan for size). Only up to the picture rail in the room please. Wardrobe not to be wallpapered. Let me know if you have any q's :) Thanks

Wallpaper installed in a bedroom

£50

Poynders Parade, Greater London

7th Nov 2025

I need help installing wallpaper on a bedroom wall. The type of wallpaper is an easy to use paste the wall Wallpaper called Happy Mattic from Happy Wall and the measurements are 197 w and 235 h cm. There is nothing complicated on the wall and we can move the bunk bed pictured.

Great job with installing and very efficient!

2.4x3.5m wallpaper installation

£80

Upper Clapton, Greater London

6th Oct 2025

We have a mural repeating pattern wallpaper we would like fitted. Just 1 wall. 2.4m high and 3.5m width. Looking for a good quality job. Non woven wallpaper.

Quick and efficient.

Wallpaper installation

£150

Tower Hill, Greater London

7th Sep 2025

Wallpaper installation two bed flat in se1

Wallpaper installation - 1 wall

£70

South Lambeth, Greater London, SW8

20th Aug 2025

I have wallpaper that has a pattern but a smooth finish in my master bedroom. I need it covered with a different color as I don’t like it. Must have experience and references

Wallpaper installation

£150

South Lambeth, Greater London, SW8

29th Jul 2025

Wallpaper installation in 2 walls in the room

Looking for a Professional Wallpaper Installer

£10

West Barnes, Greater London

5th Jul 2025

Hello, I’m looking for an experienced and reliable decorator to put wallpaper on two feature walls in my living room. Details: • Walls: 2 chimney breast walls (see attached photos for reference) • Surfaces: Smooth and freshly painted, ready for wallpaper application • Location: [Insert your area/neighbourhood/city here] • Wallpaper: I will provide the wallpaper rolls What I need: • Professional preparation and wallpapering • Neat finishing around edges and fireplace mantels • Clean-up after the job

Fantastic work done. Very professional, polite and extremely good at his job

Wallpaper installation

£50

Neasden, Greater London

15th Jun 2025

I want to put a wallpaper on top of the existing one. Please see the picture for reference.

Wallpaper installation

£300

Brent Cross, Greater London, NW4

2nd Jun 2025

Wallpaper installation 3 rolls or more

Wallpaper installation

£500

Walham Green, Greater London

7th May 2025

I am looking for someone to install wallpaper

Wallpaper installation , two bedroom flat in London bridge area £300

£200

Tower Hill, Greater London

14th Apr 2025

Wallpaper installation for a two bedroom flat in London bridge area £300

Wallpaper installer

£50

Cambridge Heath, Greater London, E2

7th Apr 2025

Install wallpaper on walls