1Choose the project
Interior rooms, whole-home interiors, wallpaper removal or wallpaper hanging.
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Match the painter to the job.
Start with what you need painted. Then check for local painters and decorators who may be available to take on the work.
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Start with the jobProject example
Interior painting
What kind of project is it?
Check local availabilityNext, continue to Bark to add your postcode and details for your interior painting project.
Useful before the handoff
One useful choice. Three clear next steps.
You identify the work here without entering personal details or repeating the postcode question on the next page.
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2Add local details
Continue to Bark to describe the job and enter your postcode.
3Review responses
Compare profiles, availability and the scope of each response.
The decorator's brief
Better responses start with a clearer brief.
A decorator can respond more usefully when the size, condition and finish of the job are clear. Spend a minute gathering these details before continuing.
Rooms and surfaces
List the rooms and note whether walls, ceilings, doors, skirting boards or other woodwork are included.
Current condition
Mention peeling paint, cracks, stains, damp marks or wallpaper that may need removing before painting starts.
Paint and finish
Say whether you already have colours in mind and whether you expect the decorator or yourself to supply materials.
Access and timing
Include your preferred timing, parking or access restrictions, and whether rooms will be cleared before work begins.
Your project brief
Ref · PD/2026- Project
- Rooms and surfaces listed
- Condition
- Repairs and preparation noted
- Materials
- Supply and finish confirmed
- Practicalities
- Access and timing explained
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Compare like for like
Know what each response includes.
A lower figure is only useful when the preparation, materials and scope are comparable. Ask each professional the same questions.
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Preparation
Are filling, sanding, masking and protection for floors or furniture included?
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Materials
Who supplies paint and consumables, and which products or finishes are allowed for?
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Scope
Does the price cover every surface listed, along with any agreed repair work?
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Timing and tidy-up
What is the expected start window, how long may the job take, and is daily and final clean-up included?
Before you continue
A clear, simple handoff.
Coverage Cove does not collect your project details here.
After you continue, any postcode or project information you provide is entered on Bark and handled under Bark's terms and privacy policy.
Common questions
Does requesting responses commit me to hiring?+
No. You can review the responses you receive and decide whether you want to contact or hire anyone.
Will I enter my postcode twice?+
No. This page asks only for the type of decorating project. Your postcode is entered after you continue to Bark.
Why prepare a brief first?+
A consistent description makes it easier to compare whether each response covers the same rooms, preparation, materials and practical requirements.
Ready to describe the job?
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