Graham Halpenny Decorators
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Period sitting room with grey-blue painted walls, white panelling and a carved fireplace

Dulux Select Decorators · Landbeach, Cambridge

Painter & Decorator Cambridge

Graham Halpenny Decorators, based in Landbeach just north of Cambridge: interior and exterior painting, wallpapering and commercial decorating within 15 miles, with careful preparation and a tidy house at the end of every day.

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Rated 9.89/10 from 146 Checkatrade reviews as of

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  • £5m public liability insurance
  • Dulux Select Decorators, vetted and tested
  • City & Guilds and NVQ-qualified decorators
  • PDA Associate member, Painting & Decorating Association

261 reviews across six independent sites, as of

Graham, Belinda & the team

A local Cambridge decorator for homes, schools, offices and colleges.

Graham Halpenny Decorators is a Dulux Select painting and decorating company based in Landbeach, just north of Cambridge. Graham's team of City & Guilds and NVQ qualified decorators handles interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, plastering and commercial work for homeowners, landlords, schools, offices and colleges.

Every job starts with a free visit from Graham and a detailed written quotation. Customers looking for painters and decorators in Cambridge tend to want the same things: careful preparation, good paint, a tidy house at the end of each day and a decorator who turns up when they said they would. That's how we work, from a single feature wall to 38 rooms at Westminster College.

Graham's team of 12 includes specialist wallpaper hangers, and we work alongside a master plasterer, carpenter and wooden floor specialist, so one call covers the whole job.

About usSee our projects
Period drawing room with cream walls, an ornate plaster ceiling, marble fireplace and bay window

Our main services

Interior decorating, wallpapering, exterior & commercial painting in Cambridge

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Interior Decorating

13

Wallpapering

4

Exterior Painting

7

Commercial Painting

4

Plastering

3

Kitchen Cabinet Painting

1

Woodwork Staining & Varnishing

4

Floor Sanding

1

Shed, Fence & Gate Painting

4

Pay when you're happy

How a job runs with us

Your satisfaction is the whole point. We keep you informed at every step, from the first consultation to the finished room, and we're always happy to suggest ideas or offer advice.

You don't pay until you're happy with the finished work.

  1. 1

    Consultation

    Graham visits at a time that suits you, surveys the work and talks through your ideas, colours and finishes.

  2. 2

    Detailed quotation

    You receive a written quotation, usually by email, with every cost set out. We stick to it.

  3. 3

    Preparation

    Stain-blocking, filling, lining and sanding with dust-free equipment. This is where a lasting finish comes from.

  4. 4

    Finish & tidy

    Careful painting or papering, a tidy house every evening, and a walk-round with you at the end.

Case studies

Selected projects

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More of our work

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  • Living room with white woodwork, built-in shelves, stove fireplace, grey armchair and ornate mirror
  • Dark green panelled doors and tropical leaf wallpaper around a fireplace, with white ceiling coving
  • Stairwell with dark teal geometric wallpaper, black balustrade and white painted panelling
  • Terrace of cream-painted Georgian townhouses with columned porch and black iron railings
  • Bedroom with charcoal feature wall behind the bed and soft neutral painted walls
  • Detached house front with white rendered walls, turquoise front door, turquoise garage door and white window frames
  • Bathroom with sage green metro tiles, freestanding bath, pedestal basins and cream painted walls
  • Sitting room with bay window, white mantelpiece, wood burner, leather sofas and a gilt mirror

Amazing company. The two men were so tidy, courteous and the hardest workers I have ever seen. Nothing was too much trouble as I wanted things done in a certain order to allow for childcare, they were so accommodating of my being a nuisance. The standard of finish is fantastic. I would recommend them to anyone and will have no hesitation using them again

Checkatrade customer, job in CB23Checkatrade review, November 2024

Reviews

What clients say

All 261 reviews
Alistair HuntGoogle · 5/5 May 2026

We recently had our entire house decorated internally and externally and are absolutely delighted with the results. Belinda was fantastic in helping us choose colours and finishes, offering great advice throughout the project. Simon, Graham and Lucy were professional, hardworking and took real pride in their work. The attention to detail was excellent, communication was great, and everything was completed to a very high standard. They kept the property tidy throughout and the finished result has completely transformed our home. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality decorating company.

Checkatrade customerCheckatrade · 10/10 October 2023 · job in CB1

All painting and decorating in newly fitted kitchen.

From the first phone call with Belinda who is lovely we decided to go with this firm. We wanted it decorating reasonably quickly. Graham came round very quickly and we received our quote. Despite them being very busy they arranged for Jack and Sam to come and do the work very quickly. Jack and Sam were exceptional. Really polite and well spoken very quiet and clean workers and they did a wonderful job. We could not be more pleased with all four of them would highly recommend them you will not be disappointed.

Checkatrade customerCheckatrade · 10/10 May 2023 · job in CB1

Ceiling stains removal

Graham and Belinda are thoughtful and very kind to attend small jobs for our house and their response was really quick. I honestly do not think any other decorators and painter businesses would offer the same quality of service within such a time line. This is the second time Graham Halpenny decorated our house and the first job was done so well that even after many years, no flaws are found. I do not hesitate to work again with Graham and Belinda in future since their service is top quality, reliable and very good price.

From our project notes

Colours from our case studies

We work with Dulux, Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Tikkurila and Fired Earth. Pick a colour to see the project it came from.

Swatches are on-screen approximations. We always paint tester patches before you decide.

Areas we serve

Painter & decorator in Cambridge and the surrounding villages

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Graham Halpenny Decorators

Banworth House, 4 Waterbeach Road
Landbeach, Cambridge
Cambridgeshire CB25 9FA

07854 408573

  • Monday9am – 5pm
  • Tuesday9am – 5pm
  • Wednesday9am – 5pm
  • Thursday9am – 5pm
  • Friday9am – 5pm
  • Saturday9am – 1pm
  • SundayClosed
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FAQ

Questions we're often asked

Quotes, insurance, qualifications, the areas we cover and what happens if something isn't right. If your question isn't here, just ask.

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How much does a painter and decorator cost?

It depends on the job, so Graham prices each one after a free visit and sends a written quotation; we don't publish our own prices or day rates. As a rough guide, national price guides checked in October 2026 put a professionally painted bedroom at about £250 to £600, and decorators' day rates at about £150 to £350 (Screwfix, MyBuilder and Checkatrade). Those are national figures, not ours. Our guide to decorating costs explains what moves the price.

What happens when I ask for a free quotation?

Graham will come to your home at a time that suits you to discuss the work, your choice of materials and finish, and the timing of your project. We'll then send you a detailed quotation, usually by email, to compare and consider.

Is this a quotation or a rough estimate?

A quotation. We pride ourselves on sticking to our quotations, with no nasty surprises. If you ask for extra work, or something unforeseen comes up, we'll consult you and explain any extra charges before we carry out the work.

Are you fully insured?

Yes. We hold £5 million public liability insurance, and you're welcome to ask to see a copy of the policy.

Are all your decorators qualified?

Yes. All our decorators are City & Guilds or NVQ qualified, and we are all Dulux Select Decorators. Graham is an associate member of the Painting and Decorating Association. We have been vetted and tested, and references have been taken up.

Can you handle larger jobs?

No problem. Graham has a team of 12 decorators and we take on jobs of every size, from a single room to 38 rooms at a Cambridge college.

Can I supply my own materials?

Yes, no problem, but please choose good-quality materials; they're really worth the extra money. Or we can supply everything for you.

Can you do other jobs for me?

Yes. We can take care of lots of small jobs. If we can't do it ourselves, we know someone who can: we work with a master plasterer, a master builder, a carpenter and a wooden floor specialist. Let us take care of it all.

What if I'm unhappy with the work?

Contact Graham straight away. We'll sort out any problem, and we don't expect you to pay until you're happy with the finished work.

Where are you based, and which areas do you cover?

We're based at Banworth House, 4 Waterbeach Road, Landbeach, just north of Cambridge, and only take on work within 15 miles of our base in a straight line: Cambridge itself and the towns and villages around it. Central Cambridge is about a quarter of an hour away, and Ely, Newmarket and St Ives are within half an hour. We can't quote for jobs further away. Every place we cover is on our areas page.

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