Interiors

Interior Decorating, Plastering & Fitting Services in Wimbledon, Kingston & Richmond

We understand that your interiors define how your home looks and feels every day. That's why we prioritise getting the details right – proper surface preparation, clean lines, and quality materials that last. Our team brings deep local knowledge of South West London properties, combined with the expertise to work with everything from original period features to contemporary open-plan spaces.

We don't just decorate – we take the time to understand your style, prepare thoroughly, and deliver finishes you'll be proud of for years to come. The result is a home that feels fresh, considered, and completely yours.

Interior Services We Provide

Painting & Decorating

We carry out interior painting and decorating to a high standard across all room types — from a single bedroom refresh to a full repaint of a five-bedroom house in Wimbledon Village. Our decorators work methodically: thorough surface preparation, correct primer for the substrate, and clean finish coats applied with care.

What we cover:

• Full interior repaints — walls, ceilings, woodwork, and doors
• Feature wall painting and colour consultancy
• Wallpapering — standard, textured, and specialist papers including Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, and Cole & Son
• Exterior painting — masonry, timber fascias, soffits, windows, and doors
• Commercial decorating for rental properties and landlord refreshes between tenancies

Preparation is everything. A paint job is only as good as the surface underneath it. We fill, sand, and prime properly before touching a brush — which is why our finishes last years rather than months.

Plastering

Good plastering is one of the most skilled trades in the building industry and one of the most noticeable when it's done badly. Walls that aren't flat, skim coats that show trowel marks, patches that don't blend — they all show up under paint. Our plasterers work to a consistently high standard on both new work and repair plastering.

We carry out:

• Full room re-skim — stripping back to the base and starting fresh, common in older Wimbledon and Kingston properties where the original lime plaster is failing
• Patch plastering — matching existing surfaces after structural alterations, new boxing, or pipe chases
• Dry lining and dot and dab — for insulating external walls or creating a flat surface on uneven brickwork
• Coving and cornice installation — new period-style coving to match existing profiles in Victorian and Edwardian properties
• Artex removal and smooth ceiling finishing
• Render — external sand and cement render, monocouche, and lime render on period properties

Flooring

Flooring sets the tone for an entire room. The wrong material in the wrong space — cheap laminate in a period reception room, carpet in a busy hallway — undermines everything else. We advise on material choices as well as fitting them, based on how the space is used and what the property actually needs.

Flooring types we install:

• Engineered hardwood — the most popular choice in South West London's Victorian terraces for reception rooms and open-plan kitchen-diners. More dimensionally stable than solid wood, better suited to underfloor heating
• Solid hardwood — for clients who want the real thing. Particularly striking in older properties with original floorboards being replaced or extended
• Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) — increasingly popular in kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways. Waterproof, durable, and now available in formats that genuinely replicate wood and stone
• Porcelain and ceramic tiling — for kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, and hallways. We tile to the standard expected of a bathroom specialist, not as an afterthought
• Carpet — bedrooms and staircases. We work with carpet suppliers across South West London and can advise on pile type and underlay for both comfort and longevity
• Original floorboard restoration — sanding, filling gaps with matching timber, staining, and sealing. A cost-effective alternative to new flooring in properties where the original boards are structurally sound

Tiling

We tile to the same standard as our bathroom fitting service — consistent grout lines, perfectly level, properly prepared substrates. Whether it's a kitchen splashback, a utility room floor, or a full bathroom wall-to-ceiling tile, the approach is the same: preparation first, speed second.

We tile:

• Bathroom walls and floors — full coverage and feature panels
• Kitchen splashbacks — including metro tile, large format porcelain, and glass
• Hallway floors — encaustic, Victorian geometric, and contemporary porcelain
• Utility rooms and boot rooms
• External paving and terrace tiling

We work with all tile formats including large format porcelain slabs (1200x600 and above) which require specific adhesive, substrate preparation, and cutting equipment that not all tiling contractors carry.

Fitted Joinery & Carpentry

The joinery details in a room — the skirting boards, the architraves, the window reveals, the fitted wardrobes — make an enormous difference to the finished feel of a space. We carry out fitted carpentry and joinery as part of our interior service, both as standalone work and integrated into larger projects.

We carry out:

• Fitted wardrobes and storage — alcove units, full-wall wardrobes, and walk-in wardrobe fit-outs
• Alcove shelving and cabinetry — a staple of Wimbledon and Kingston Victorian reception rooms
• Window seat construction and fitting
• Internal door hanging and ironmongery fitting
• Staircase refurbishment — new balustrades, handrails, newel posts, and cladding
• Skirting board and architrave replacement — matching existing profiles in period properties or upgrading to a new profile throughout
• Loft boarding and storage solutions

Interior Work for Landlords & Pre-Sale Refreshes

Two scenarios where we do a significant amount of interior work across South West London:

Landlord refreshes between tenancies — a fresh coat of paint, new flooring in the high-traffic areas, any plastering repairs from wall fixings and wear. We turn these around efficiently and price them competitively. We work with several letting agents and private landlords across SW19, SW20, KT1, KT2, and TW9 on a regular basis.

Pre-sale decoration — presentation matters enormously in the South West London property market. A well-presented property in Wimbledon or Richmond commands meaningfully more interest and often a higher sale price. We carry out pre-sale decorating packages — neutral palette throughout, any repairs sorted, flooring where needed — that make a house show at its best.

Our Interior Finishing Process

1. Site Visit & Scope
We visit the property, assess the surfaces, and discuss the work. For decorating jobs we look at the condition of existing surfaces and identify anything that needs preparation work before paint goes on. For flooring, we check subfloor condition and levels. For plastering, we assess what can be patched and what needs stripping back.

2. Quote & Colour/Material Consultation
We provide an itemised written quote. For decorating projects, we're happy to advise on colour schemes and paint brands — we work with Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Dulux Trade, and Johnstone's regularly and can help you navigate the options.

3. Preparation
The phase most decorators rush and most clients don't see. Filling, sanding, priming, masking, protecting floors and furniture. This is where the quality of the final result is determined.

4. Works
Carried out methodically, room by room, with minimal disruption. We keep the site clean and tidy throughout — not something every decorator can say.

5. Final Check & Sign-Off
We walk through the completed work with you before we leave. Any touch-ups are sorted on the day, not left on a snagging list.

Why Choose Riverside Property Solutions for Your Interiors?

Period property experience — we've worked in hundreds of Victorian and Edwardian properties across Wimbledon, Kingston, and Richmond. We know how to match lime plaster, source matching cornice profiles, and work around original features rather than destroying them.

Consistent standard across all trades — our interior finishing team works alongside our bathroom, kitchen, and construction teams. The standard expected on a Riverside bathroom fit-out is the same standard applied to the decorating and flooring that follows it.

Landlord and pre-sale specialists — we understand the commercial realities of rental property maintenance and sale preparation. We price fairly, turn work around on schedule, and don't need chasing.

500+ five-star Checkatrade reviews — from homeowners, landlords, and developers across South West London.

Areas We Cover

We carry out interior work across South West London including:

• Wimbledon — SW19, SW20
• Kingston upon Thames — KT1, KT2
• Richmond — TW9, TW10
• East Sheen — SW14
• Twickenham — TW1, TW2
• Raynes Park — SW20
• Southfields — SW18
• Surbiton — KT6
• New Malden — KT3
• Morden & Merton — SM4
• Kew — TW9

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to redecorate a house in South West London?
It depends on the size of the property, the condition of the existing surfaces, and the specification. A full interior repaint of a three-bedroom Victorian terrace in Wimbledon — walls, ceilings, and all woodwork — typically ranges from £3,500 to £6,500. Properties requiring significant preparation work, wallpaper removal, or plastering repairs before decorating will be at the higher end. We provide a detailed written quote after a site visit.

Do you supply paint or do I need to buy it myself?
Either works. We're happy to supply paint from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Dulux Trade, or Johnstone's — we buy at trade rates and pass the saving on. Alternatively, if you've already chosen specific colours or want to purchase your own, we work with whatever you provide.

Can you match existing plasterwork and cornice in a period property?
Yes — this is a regular requirement in Victorian and Edwardian properties across Wimbledon, Kingston, and Richmond. For cornicing, we source matching profiles from specialist suppliers. For plaster finishes, our plasterers are experienced in working with lime plaster and matching the texture of existing original surfaces.

How long does it take to redecorate a typical South West London house?
A full interior repaint of a three-bedroom house typically takes 5–8 working days depending on surface condition and specification. This includes preparation time — which we never skip. We'll give you a clear timeline in your quote.

Do you restore original floorboards or replace them?
We do both. If the original boards are structurally sound, sanding, filling, staining, and sealing is usually the better option — more characterful and more cost-effective than replacement. Where boards are beyond restoration, we can replace with matching timber or install new engineered or solid hardwood flooring. We'll give you an honest assessment during the site visit.

Do you work in properties that are occupied?
Yes — the majority of our interior decorating and flooring work is carried out in occupied properties. We work room by room, protect furniture and belongings throughout, and keep disruption to a minimum. For larger projects we'll discuss the most practical sequencing with you at the outset.

Can you help with colour choices and interior finishes?
Yes. We're not interior designers, but we work with paint and material finishes every day and have a good practical eye for what works in South West London's period properties specifically. We're happy to advise, particularly on neutral schemes for pre-sale properties or on period-appropriate colour palettes for Victorian and Edwardian homes.

Do you handle full interior refurbishments?
Yes. We manage complete interior transformations including plastering, painting, flooring, tiling and joinery – all coordinated in-house.

How long does an interior renovation take?
It depends on the scope, but we'll provide a clear timeline upfront and keep you informed at every stage so there are no surprises.

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Whether you're looking for a decorator in Wimbledon, a plasterer in Kingston, or a flooring specialist in Richmond, Riverside Property Solutions covers all of South West London with no subcontractors and no hidden extras.

If you've been searching for an interior decorator, a plastering company, or a flooring fitter near you across SW19, SW20, KT1, KT2, TW9, or TW10 — you've found the right team.

Call us today on 02031481518 or WhatsApp us on 07860 922906 for a free, no-obligation quote. We typically respond within a few hours and can usually arrange a site visit within the week.

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