Bookshelf InsideRepaint.
A pop of colour on the back of a bookcase makes books pop. Two coats, clean lines, fixed price from £120.
From £120
Price
Half-day · 1 decorator
Duration
12-month finish
Warranty
London-wide
Coverage
— Overview
What this job actually involves.
Painting just the back panel of a bookshelf or alcove cabinet adds depth and frames your books and decor. Two coats, sharp cut-in to the side panels, finished without removing the shelves.
— Signs you need this
Five things we look for first.
Built-in alcove cabinet looking flat
Open bookshelf needing focal point
Want to add colour without painting walls
Book collection looks lost against white
Styled shelves for selling photos
— Included in the price
A fixed price means a fixed scope.
No hidden extras. Materials, access, disposal and a written guarantee are all in the headline number.
- Shelf contents bagged and removed
- Back panel sanded and primed if dark/laminate
- Two coats matt emulsion or chalk paint
- Cut-in at every shelf line by brush
- Shelves replaced and contents returned
- Touch-up pot left labelled
— On the day
How we work, step by step.
Empty
All books, decor and dust removed; shelves bagged in order so they go back the same way.
Prep
Back panel sanded, holes filled, primed with one coat of Zinsser if surface is dark or shiny.
Two coats
Cut in around shelf line with a 1" angle brush, rolled with a foam mini-roller for an even finish.
Reload
Shelves replaced, contents styled back exactly as collected, dust cleared.
— Materials & kit
What we bring to the van.
The unglamorous detail that decides whether a fix lasts five years or twenty-five. We use trade-grade or manufacturer-spec materials only — never builders' merchant own-brand.
- F&B matt emulsion
- Zinsser BIN primer
- 1" angle brush + foam mini-roller
- Microfiber dust cloths
— Why book with EG Roofing
The from £120 you see is the from £120 you pay.
Eight advantages built into every fixed-price small job — the things our customers tell us actually matter.
Fixed price, no surprises
Quoted before we arrive. Materials, access and disposal are all in the headline number.
Booked by the half-day
Most jobs slotted within 5–7 working days. Same-week for active leaks.
12-month finish
Written workmanship guarantee on every job, lodged to your email after sign-off.
Before & after photos
WhatsApp photo sign-off before payment — you see the fix even if you're at work.
12+ years on London roofs
Same two-roofer crews — never sub-contracted. Public liability cover £2m.
4.9★ on Google & Checkatrade
Hundreds of reviews from SW19, CR0, BR1, SE and Central London commercial.
Clean site, zero debris
Drives and borders sheeted, all waste taken away in our van — no skip required.
One direct point of contact
WhatsApp the same roofer who quoted you — no call-centre, no chasing.
— Flexible payment
Spread the cost. Interest-free.
Pay how it suits you. Split this from £120 job into 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna or Clearpay, settle in 30 days, or pay by card, bank transfer or cash on completion. Your choice — we don't add a surcharge.
3 interest-free payments — first today, then every 30 days. Soft credit check, instant decision.
e.g. £120 → 3 × £40
4 fortnightly payments — pay over 6 weeks, no interest, no fees if paid on time.
e.g. £120 → 4 × £30
Card on completion
Tap, chip + PIN or contactless via Stripe terminal. Visa, Mastercard, Amex. Receipt by email.
Bank transfer or cash
Faster Payments on the day, or cash on completion. VAT receipt issued for landlords and small businesses.
Klarna and Clearpay are FCA-regulated payment providers. 18+, UK residents, subject to status. Missed payments may affect your ability to use these services. Full T&Cs at klarna.com and clearpay.co.uk.
— Frequently asked
3 answers before you book.
Can you paint the shelves too?
Yes — adds £40 per shelf for two coats of satinwood. Common in kids' rooms and home offices.
What if my shelves are fixed?
We work around them — cut-in is slightly tighter but the finish is the same.
Is the room usable straight away?
Yes — water-based paint is fully touch-dry in 90 minutes.
— Free quote in 5 steps
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From £120 · Half-day · 1 decorator · 12-month finish. Klarna & Clearpay accepted.
— Often booked together
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