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UK high street shop unit mid fit-out with new display units and plasterboard walls

Shop Fitting22 June 20266 min read

How much does a shop fit out cost in the UK? A 2026 price guide

Typical UK shop fit-out prices in 2026, what drives the cost up or down, and how to budget properly before you sign a lease or set an opening date.

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Tradesman taping and jointing a new plasterboard partition wall on a London project

Dry Lining29 June 20265 min read

Dry lining vs wet plastering: which is better for your project?

Speed, cost, finish quality, acoustics and repairs: an honest comparison of dry lining and traditional wet plastering, and when each one is the right call.

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Decorator painting an elegant period London living room with cornicing and sash windows

Painting & Decorating2 July 20265 min read

How much does it cost to paint a 3 bed house in London? (2026)

Room-by-room and whole-house 2026 price ranges for decorating a three-bedroom London home, plus the preparation detail that separates a good quote from a cheap one.

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