A decorating quotation is more useful when it describes the room you actually have and the finish you want. Two rooms with similar dimensions can need different preparation, protection and sequencing. Before requesting a price, gather the details that help CODEEX understand the surfaces, occupation and priorities. A room-by-room brief is a practical starting point for a London home, tenancy or workplace refresh.
Describe each room and the surfaces included
List the rooms and identify whether the work includes walls, ceilings, doors, frames, skirtings or other details. Include approximate dimensions where available and wide photographs that show the setting. Separate the main areas from optional additions such as cupboards or fitted shelving. If only part of a room needs attention, mark that clearly rather than relying on a photograph with no explanation. State whether the property is occupied or empty, and mention any fixed furniture that affects access to the surfaces you want included.
Show the existing condition without guessing the cause
Photograph visible cracks, peeling finishes, stains and earlier repairs from normal accessible positions. Explain what you have noticed and whether there is an unresolved leak or other issue affecting the area. A fresh coating should not be treated as a diagnosis of an underlying problem. The office may need more information or an assessment before the preparation can be scoped. Tell CODEEX about previous products or repairs where known, but make uncertainty clear. Accurate observations are more useful than confidently naming a cause that has not been established.
Explain the finish and materials you have in mind
Share preferred colours, product references and the desired appearance of the completed room. Identify any paint or materials already purchased, including the available quantity and product information. Different surfaces or existing finishes may require different preparation and product decisions, so avoid assuming that one supplied item will cover every part of the brief. If you want help choosing a finish, say so. Keep practical priorities visible too, such as an occupied entrance that needs to remain usable or furniture that cannot easily be moved.
Plan protection, access and the sequence of work
Explain who will move furniture and personal belongings, what needs protection and whether the room can be taken out of use. Include entry arrangements, parking or loading restrictions and any building-management procedures. Mention related carpentry, fitting or repair tasks that could affect the sequence. Give your preferred timing, but allow the office to review preparation and access before discussing attendance. If the property is being handed over to a tenant or another contractor, identify that deadline clearly without treating the enquiry itself as a reserved installation date.
Compare the scope alongside the price
Read the quotation for included surfaces, preparation, materials, protection and any agreed making-good. Clarify exclusions and establish how changes would be approved if the condition differs from the original brief. Check how VAT is presented and compare equivalent scopes rather than relying only on a room headline price. Keep the agreed finish references with the quotation so the result can be discussed against the same information. Send CODEEX the room list, photographs and priorities to begin a conversation about a practical decorating proposal for your property.
Ready to move your plans forward? Send CODEEX your photographs, site postcode and priorities. Our office will review the details and discuss the quotation and next steps before an appointment is confirmed.
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