Do you handle both interior and exterior painting?

Yes. We carry out both interior and exterior painting and decorating. Interior work is often scheduled around other jobs throughout the year, while exterior work is typically planned around suitable weather conditions so it can be done properly.

Can you help with smaller decorating jobs?

Yes. Many customers ask us to handle smaller decorating jobs such as a single room, touch-ups, or finishing work alongside other handyman tasks. These are often combined into one visit where it makes sense.

Can I get an estimate without a visit?

Most of the time, yes. You can send a description along with photos or a short video on WhatsApp and we’ll advise the best next step. If measurements or a closer look are needed, we’ll recommend a visit.

Do you supply paint and materials?

We can either work with materials you’ve already chosen or supply them as part of the job. If you’re unsure what’s best, we can talk it through and help you decide.

Do you cover Bodmin and Truro as well as St Austell?

Yes. We’re based in St Austell and also cover Bodmin, Truro and surrounding areas. If you’re not sure whether you’re within our coverage, just send us your postcode and we’ll confirm.

How do I get started?

The easiest way is to send photos or a short video on WhatsApp with a brief description of what you’d like done. We’ll then advise the most straightforward next step and take it from there.

Painting & decorating • St Austell, Bodmin, Truro & surrounding Cornwall

Painting & decorating — done properly, with a calm and straightforward service

Whether it’s a room that needs freshening up or exterior work that needs making the most of dry weather, we help homeowners get painting and decorating handled properly — so the house feels looked after, finished and easier to enjoy.

Interior work through the year • Exterior work planned around the weather • Clear communication from the start

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Not sure whether it’s interior or exterior work, or where to start? That’s fine — just send photos and we’ll talk it through.

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Painting and decorating that helps your home feel right again

Most customers aren’t looking for anything flashy. They want things freshened up properly, finished neatly, and handled by someone reliable.

That might mean repainting a room that’s become tired, sorting exterior woodwork while the weather allows, or finally getting around to the decorating work that’s been sitting on the list for too long.

What we help with

A few of the painting and decorating jobs people most often contact us about.

Interior painting Walls, ceilings, woodwork and rooms that need freshening up properly.

Ideal for rooms that feel tired, marked or unfinished.

Exterior painting Exterior walls, masonry, timber, garden buildings and other outside areas where weather protection matters.

Planned around suitable weather windows so the finish has the best chance of lasting well.

Preparation & finishing Filling, surface prep, making good, and the finishing touches that help the final result feel properly done.

Because a tidy finish usually starts long before the paint goes on.

How we plan painting work through the year

A straightforward approach that fits the weather and the time of year.

Spring to autumn When the dry days are there, this is the best time to make progress on exterior painting and decorating work.

That includes the kinds of outside jobs where timing and weather conditions make a real difference to the final result.

Exterior focus

Autumn to winter As the weather turns, we tend to focus more on interior painting and decorating work inside the home.

That makes it easier to keep projects moving and helps homeowners tackle the rooms that need sorting next.

Interior focus

Why homeowners use us for painting and decorating

Because standards matter — and so does the way the work is handled.

Clear communication You’re not left chasing or wondering what happens next.

We keep things straightforward from the first message onwards.

Work planned sensibly Interior and exterior jobs aren’t treated the same, because they shouldn’t be.

We plan around weather, timing and what makes sense for your home.

A finish that feels properly done The goal isn’t just paint on a wall — it’s a home that feels fresher, more finished and better looked after.

That’s what people actually care about when the work is done.

How it works

A simple way to get the decorating work sorted without making it complicated.

1) Tell us what you need help with

Send a description, plus photos or a short video if you can. That gives us a clear starting point.

2) We advise the next sensible step

We’ll talk through the work, the likely timing, and whether it’s best handled now or planned for the right season.

3) We get it handled properly

The work gets done, the house feels fresher, and another unfinished job is off your mind.

Areas we cover

We help homeowners across St Austell and surrounding Cornwall, with dedicated coverage across Bodmin and Truro areas as well. If you’re not sure whether we cover your location, just send us your postcode and we’ll confirm.

St Austell area

Our core coverage around St Austell and nearby parts of Cornwall.

Bodmin area

Painting and decorating help across Bodmin and surrounding areas.

Truro area

Interior and exterior decorating work across Truro and nearby areas.

Frequently asked questions

Do you do both interior and exterior painting? +

Yes — we help with both. Interior work can be done throughout the year, while exterior work is usually planned around suitable dry weather so the finish has the best chance of lasting properly.

When is the best time for exterior painting? +

In general, spring through to autumn is the best time to make use of dry days for exterior work. Timing depends on the weather, the surface and the type of job, so we’ll advise what makes the most sense.

Can I send photos before arranging a visit? +

Yes — and that’s usually the quickest route. A few clear photos or a short video helps us understand the job and advise the next step more easily.

Do you cover Bodmin and Truro areas as well as St Austell? +

Yes — we cover St Austell and surrounding Cornwall, with dedicated coverage across Bodmin and Truro areas as well. If you’re unsure about your location, just send us your postcode and we’ll confirm.

What your neighbours are saying

Real reviews from local homeowners.

      
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   V G 
 
 
 
  Awesome team… and very superb work. They know the value of time and customer satisfaction..Really happy with the service..Thanks a lot
  
 
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   W Gilbert 
 
 
 
  Brilliant service!  Easy to get quote and job booked in quickly.  Had a wardrobe to be assembled with very heavy mirrored doors. Sam done a fantastic job and got the job done in exactly the time allocated would definitely use again for other jobs.  Thank you Ruby and Sam for such a friendly and professional service would highly recommend to others.
  
 
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   C Norsworthy 
 
 
 
  Super friendly and professional service, absolutely delighted with the install of my tv bracket. Would highly recommend and use these guys again.
  
 
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   T Kennedy 
 
 
 
  Excellent professional service, very prompt and helpful. Would highly recommend.
  
 
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   L Bercaj 
 
 
 
  Where to start , this company is absolutely perfect, the communication was always to extremely high standard together with the work received, Speechless with how good our experience was with this company, will in future contact them again , glad I came across them . Thank you so much
  
 
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   J Smith 
 
 
 
  I have used St Austell Handyman over the past three years for repairs, painting & small jobs around the house. From initial contact with Ruby in the office to arranging the work & having the work done the professional team are a pleasure to work with.
  
 
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   L Reynolds 
 
 
 
  Sam's sorted so many niggly jobs around the house for me today, which I didn't know how to sort myself. I always find it a bit stressful knowing which stranger to invite into my house for jobs like this, but he's the friendliest, safest guy and has always done an excellent job. I found it really easy to arrange a quote and book in with Ruby. I've had help with fitting a new letterbox, mending a stiff heavy sliding door, attaching cupboard handles, and reaching an awkward outdoor gap up a ladder to fit wire wool. Would recommend.Thanks Sam & Ruby
  
 
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   A Robinson 
 
 
 
  Brilliant service!! Very professional and did exactly what we needed. Thank you. Would highly recommend!
  
 
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   K Jeffery 
 
 
 
  Sam, Ruby and co are the dream team. Extremely professional, honest, punctual, tidy and lovely people. They truly deserve their 5 star rating.
  
 
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   J Allcock 
 
 
 
  I have recently had St Austell handyman to put up new curtain poles and also to repair the walls in various places. Easy to get a quote, and quick to organise a convenient time to come. Once here Sam was clean and tidy in his work and the repairs to the walls are so good that you can’t see where the original wall is and where the repair begins and ends. Will definitely use again if and when required and would highly recommend.