Painter & Decorator Edinburgh
Bert’s Decorating has been transforming Edinburgh homes for over 30 years. From period tenements in Stockbridge to Victorian villas in Morningside, we deliver careful preparation, quality materials, and a professional finish every time.
Bert’s Decorating provides professional painting and decorating services across Edinburgh, including Morningside, Bruntsfield, Marchmont, Newington, Trinity and surrounding areas.
Painting & Decorating Services
We offer a full range of painting and decorating services across Edinburgh. Whether you need a single room refreshed or a complete property transformation, our experienced team can help.
Internal Decorating
External Painting
Wallpapering
Flooring
Why Edinburgh Homeowners Choose Bert's
Over 30 Years' Experience
We’ve been painting and decorating Edinburgh homes since the early 1990s. Our team of fully qualified tradespeople understands the city’s properties — from Georgian townhouses in the New Town to modern new-builds in the suburbs. Every job gets proper preparation and quality materials.
Mess-Free & Professional
We protect your floors, furniture and fittings as standard. Our team works room by room to keep disruption to a minimum, and we leave every space clean and tidy at the end of each working day. Your home is treated with the same care as our own.
Trusted & Reviewed
5-star Google reviews from customers across Edinburgh. We’re SSIP approved contractors committed to the highest standards of safety and workmanship. Fully insured with public liability cover for your peace of mind.
Recent Project Showcases
Take a look at some of our recent painting and decorating work across Edinburgh.
Victorian Living Room Redecoration
A complete living room transformation in a Victorian Bruntsfield property — period-appropriate colours, careful plasterwork preparation, and a flawless finish throughout.
Kitchen Cabinet Transformation
Hand-painted kitchen cabinets in Stockbridge — a full kitchen refresh without the cost of a complete refit. Meticulous masking, priming, and spray finishing for a factory-smooth result.
Trinity Painting Project
Interior and exterior painting for a family home in Trinity — fresh exterior masonry paint, new interior colour scheme, and full hallway redecoration from top to bottom.
What to Expect
Every project starts with a free, no-obligation home visit. We’ll look at the surfaces, discuss your ideas and colour choices, and give you a clear, written quote with no hidden costs.
Once you’re happy to go ahead, we agree a start date that works for you. On the day, we arrive on time, protect your home, and get to work. We keep you informed throughout and don’t consider the job done until you’re completely satisfied.
Whether it’s a single room refresh, a full house redecoration, or exterior painting and repairs — we treat every Edinburgh home with the same care and attention to detail.
Get Your Free Edinburgh Decorating Quote
Ready to transform your Edinburgh home? Book a free home visit and we’ll provide an honest, detailed quote. No pressure, no hidden fees — just straightforward advice from experienced painters and decorators.
Areas We Cover
We work across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Click on a neighbourhood below to find out more about our painting and decorating services in your area.
About Bert’s Decorating
Bert’s Painting & Decorating Ltd is an Edinburgh-based decorating company with over three decades of experience. We’re a small, hands-on team — not a franchise or a call centre — so you’ll deal directly with the people doing the work.
Our painters and decorators are fully qualified, insured, and SSIP approved. We specialise in internal decorating, external painting, wallpapering, and flooring for residential properties across Edinburgh.
We believe in honest pricing, clean workmanship, and treating your home with respect. That’s why so much of our work comes through word-of-mouth recommendations and repeat customers. Browse our project showcases to see examples of our recent work, or book a free home visit to discuss your project.
Looking for Something Truly Unique?
Bert’s Decorating also offers bespoke hand-painted wall murals created by Edinburgh artist Kirsteen Lyons-Benson BA (Hons). Each mural is original artwork painted directly onto the wall and designed specifically for your home.
Decorating Advice
Planning a decorating project in Edinburgh? These guides cover the questions our clients ask most often — from timelines and costs to choosing the right decorator and preparing your home.
Recent Decorating Projects
Here are a few examples of recent work carried out across Edinburgh. Browse our project showcase to see more.
Victorian Living Room, Bruntsfield
Full redecoration of a period living room including spray-painted cornice, bold feature colour, and complete woodwork refresh.
Room Repaint, Trinity
Wall repairs after electrical work followed by a striking deep blue finish requiring meticulous preparation for a flawless result.
Kitchen Cabinet Transformation
Custom spray-painted IKEA kitchen cabinets with a factory-smooth finish, transforming the kitchen without a full refit.
Customer Reviews
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what Edinburgh homeowners have to say about working with Bert’s Decorating.
5/5
Bert’s team did a fantastic job repainting our tenement flat in Stockbridge. They were punctual, tidy, and the finish on our cornicing was flawless. We’ve already recommended them to our neighbours.
5/5
We had the whole house redecorated before moving in. The team handled every room with real care, especially the high ceilings in our Morningside villa. Brilliant communication from start to finish.
5/5
Hired Bert’s for wallpapering and painting in our Bruntsfield flat. The pattern matching was spot on and they left everything spotless. Professional, friendly, and great value.
Meet Our Team
We’re a small, hands-on team — not a franchise or a call centre. You’ll deal directly with the people doing the work.
Zoltan Kovacs
Director and proprietor of Bert’s Decorating. A skilled and experienced painter with deep expertise in spray painting, Zoltan oversees every project and personally handles all quotes and consultations.
Marta Halasz
Our Reception Manager and an experienced business leader. Marta ensures a welcoming and efficient client experience, combining years of expertise with a personal, family-run approach. She also runs Fabode Ceramics.
Helen Murray
Our Administration and Marketing coordinator. Helen is the friendly voice of the company — answering calls, scheduling appointments, and keeping you updated on your project from start to finish.
Creative Craftsmanship from the Bert’s Team
The creative spirit behind Bert’s Decorating extends beyond painting and decorating. Fabode Ceramics is a handcrafted ceramics project run by Marta, showcasing the same attention to detail and love of craftsmanship that defines everything we do.
Discover unique, handmade ceramic pieces — from decorative bowls and vases to one-of-a-kind gifts — all made with care in Edinburgh.
Bert's Painting & Decorating Ltd
11 New Lairdship Yards
Edinburgh, EH11 3UY
