Premium Trade vs. Cheap Painters: The True Cost of a Bodge Job
When it comes to decorating your home, you get exactly what you pay for. Discover why cutting corners on prep, materials, and insurance costs more in the long run.
We Aren't the Right Fit for Everyone
We aren't the right fit for everyone. We don't chase jobs, and we don't compete on bottom-barrel pricing. If you are looking for a £50 cash-in-hand bodge job, or you want someone to slap a single coat of cheap paint over untreated damp, we are not the decorators for you. But, if you are ready to fix your space properly right now, value premium trade materials, and want a flawless finish guaranteed by insured professionals, upload your photos or request a quote below.
Trade-Grade Materials
Cheap retail emulsion paints are diluted with chalk binders, meaning they scuff instantly and lack pigmentation. We apply premium, high-opacity trade coatings (like scrub-class 1 acrylics) that hold color and can be washed clean without fade.
Compare the Spec
| Feature | Cheap Painter & Bodge Job | The Ace Guaranteed Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Prep | Zero sanding or simple dry sanding. Leaves bumps, paint drips, and dust. | 99.9% dust-free HEPA direct extraction sanding. Plaster hairline cracks bridged. |
| Paint Quality | Diluted retail paint. Fades quickly, scuffs easily, requires frequent repainting. | Scrub-Class 1 durable trade acrylic finishes. UV stable, fully washable. |
| Insurance & Safety | No public liability insurance. Unvetted cash-in-hand workers. | £5,000,000 public liability insurance. Vetted, accredited trade professionals. |
| Warranty | None. "Taillight warranty" (expires when the painter leaves the drive). | 10-Year Durability & Adhesion Warranty. Backed by written quality contract. |
| Workplace Hygiene | Messy dust sheets, paint splatters on floors, dusty carpets. | Clean room layout. Floors fully taped and protected with poly-mask boards. |
Secure Your Flawless Finish
Ready to invest in a flawless paint finish that lasts for a decade? Upload photos of your space or outline your requirements. Our specialists will draw up a high-precision, transparent trade estimate.
Accredited Quality
We stand behind our decorators with a full written 10-year durability policy.
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