Merton covers a genuinely wide range of property types and values — from the large detached and semi-detached houses around Wimbledon Village and Wimbledon Park, to the more typical Victorian terraces and inter-war semis found across Mitcham and Morden. That range means costs vary more here than a single borough-wide “average price” would suggest. Here’s a realistic breakdown for budgeting.
These are guide prices — every property is different, and the only way to get an accurate number is a proper look at the job.
Cost by Room
Single room (bedroom, home office, small reception room): roughly £300–£650.
Living room or larger reception room: roughly £450–£950 — larger period reception rooms around Wimbledon Village tend to sit at the top of this range because of ceiling height and room size.
Kitchen: roughly £400–£800.
Bathroom: roughly £300–£550.
Hallway and staircase: roughly £400–£900.
Cost by Property Type
One or two-bedroom flat, full interior repaint: typically £1,200–£2,200.
Three-bedroom terrace or semi (typical of Mitcham and Morden), full interior repaint: typically £2,000–£3,600.
Larger four or five-bedroom house (typical of Wimbledon Village or Wimbledon Park), full interior repaint: typically £3,200–£6,500+, reflecting the larger room sizes and higher ceilings common in this part of the borough.
Full exterior repaint: typically £1,800–£4,500, with larger period properties towards Wimbledon needing more paint, time, and often scaffolding compared with a standard semi in Mitcham or Morden.
What Actually Moves the Price
- Property size and age. Merton’s biggest price variation comes from property size — a Wimbledon Village house with tall Victorian ceilings costs meaningfully more to paint than a similarly-sized modern semi.
- Preparation work. Filling cracks, sanding, and treating damp or staining all add time before painting starts, and this matters more in older, less-recently-decorated period properties.
- Number of coats. Covering a dark or patchy colour typically needs three coats rather than two.
- Access. Larger properties or taller period houses sometimes need towers or scaffolding for exterior work.
- Original features. Cornicing, ceiling roses, and picture rails common in Wimbledon’s period properties take longer to work around neatly than a plain modern ceiling. For more on decorating period features specifically, see our guide to Wimbledon Village and Wimbledon Park homes.
Getting an Accurate Quote
Because Merton’s housing varies so much between areas, the most reliable way to budget is a short visit or a clear set of photos rather than a generic price per square metre. If you’re planning a project anywhere in Merton, get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote and we’ll give you a realistic number based on your actual property.
