Question 1

How do I get a price for my painting or plastering project?

Accepted Answer

You can get a price straight from the Sypho homepage using the instant quote calculator. Just tell it your service, property type, rooms, and any special requirements, and you will see a fixed price in under thirty seconds. There is no need for anyone to visit your home first.

Question 2

Is the price I see online the final price?

Accepted Answer

In almost every case, yes, that number is what you will pay. The only reason it would ever change is if the real condition of the property turns out to be different from what was described when you booked, or if you ask for extra work beyond the original scope. If either of those happens, you will always be shown the new price and asked to approve it before anything changes.

Question 3

What is included in the quote?

Accepted Answer

Labour, standard preparation, and a full site clean up afterwards are all part of the price. You supply your own paint, and you pick the paint grade while getting your quote, so the price always reflects the exact materials you plan to use.

Question 4

Do I need to be home for a site visit before booking?

Accepted Answer

No, you don't. Sypho is built so you can get an accurate price without arranging a visit first. You simply describe your rooms through the calculator and the price appears right away.

Question 5

Can I change my quote after booking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, before you pay the deposit you can go back and adjust rooms, materials, or anything else in your quote. Once the deposit is paid, any change goes through a simple review step where you see the new cost and approve it before it is added.

Question 6

How is pricing calculated?

Accepted Answer

The price comes from the size and number of rooms you enter, the ceiling height, the paint grade you pick, and whether you flag any areas as needing extra preparation. The calculator works all of this out for you automatically, so there is no back and forth or waiting for a manual quote.

Question 7

How do I book a painter or plasterer?

Accepted Answer

Once you have your instant quote, you confirm your rooms and materials, pick the date you would like the work to start, and pay a deposit to lock everything in. From there a vetted crew is matched to your project.

Question 8

How far in advance should I book?

Accepted Answer

The earlier you book, the better chance you have of getting your preferred date, since crew availability depends on your area and the type of work. You can pick your preferred start date right in the booking calendar.

Question 9

What areas does Sypho cover?

Accepted Answer

Right now Sypho covers Bromley and the surrounding parts of South East London, with coverage expanding across Greater London. If you are unsure whether we serve your address, please contact us at bookings@sypho.co.uk before booking.

Question 10

Can I choose which days the work happens?

Accepted Answer

You choose a preferred start date when you book. Availability depends on the crew matched to your project, since some crews work weekdays only and others are available every day of the week, and your assigned crew will confirm the exact schedule with you directly.

Question 11

What happens after I book?

Accepted Answer

Once your deposit is paid, you will be asked to upload a few photos of the rooms and areas involved so your crew can look over the scope before they arrive. A crew is then matched to your project and the schedule gets confirmed with you.

Question 12

Why does Sypho ask for photos after I book?

Accepted Answer

The photos give your assigned crew a clear look at the space before they show up on site, which means fewer surprises and a smoother start to the job. It only takes a couple of minutes and it genuinely helps the crew prepare properly.

Question 13

How does payment work?

Accepted Answer

Payment is split into two parts. You pay a twenty five percent deposit when you book to secure your crew and your date. The remaining seventy five percent is authorised on your card once the crew starts work, but it is only actually taken after you approve the finished job, or automatically once the 24-hour review window has passed.

Question 14

When is my card actually charged?

Accepted Answer

Your deposit is taken straight away when you book. The rest of the balance is only captured once you have confirmed you are happy with the work, or after the 24-hour review window closes if no concerns are raised. You are never charged the full amount up front.

Question 15

Is my payment protected?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sypho holds the remaining balance securely rather than handing it straight to the crew, so it is only released once the work has actually been done and confirmed. This is designed to give you a proper safety net before any money changes hands.

Question 16

What if I am not happy with the work?

Accepted Answer

You have a 24-hour review window to raise anything you are not satisfied with before the final payment goes through. If something is not right, you can flag it directly from your booking dashboard and Sypho will look into it before releasing payment or sorting out a fix.

Question 17

Is there a minimum booking value?

Accepted Answer

No. You can book projects of any size through the calculator and checkout at the price shown for your scope. Smaller jobs are priced proportionally to the work involved.

Question 18

Do you offer a guarantee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all work comes with a six month workmanship guarantee after it is finished. If a genuine issue with the workmanship shows up during that time, just get in touch and it will be sorted.

Question 19

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

Accepted Answer

The full policy is linked in the footer on every page under Cancellation and Refund Policy. Generally speaking, cancelling with enough notice before your start date is refundable, while cancelling very close to the date may involve a charge to cover the crew's lost time.

Question 20

Who are the painters and plasterers on Sypho?

Accepted Answer

Every crew goes through a vetting process before they can take on jobs through Sypho, including identity checks and insurance verification. They are independent tradespeople and small businesses rather than direct employees, working through Sypho's booking and payment system.

Question 21

Are Sypho crews insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every crew is required to carry public liability insurance of at least one million pounds, with many crews covered up to five million pounds, before they are approved to work through the platform, and this is checked as part of the vetting process.

Question 22

Do I need to supply the paint?

Accepted Answer

Yes, at the moment you supply your own paint. You choose the paint grade while getting your quote, so the price is worked out around the materials you plan to use.

Question 23

What if the crew finds the property needs more work than expected?

Accepted Answer

If your crew notices that the real condition of the space is different from what was described when you booked, they will let you know and nothing extra is added or charged until you have seen and approved it.

Question 24

Can I request the same crew for a future project?

Accepted Answer

Right now each booking is matched with whichever crew is available for your project and dates. If you would like to work with a particular crew again, reach out to Sypho support and they can look into it for you.

Question 25

What services does Sypho offer?

Accepted Answer

Sypho offers two main services. Painting and Decorating covers walls, ceilings, doors, and joinery, while Plastering and Skimming covers skim coating and surface preparation.

Question 26

Do you do exterior painting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, exterior painting for masonry surfaces is available as an option when you get your quote for a painting project.

Question 27

Do you paint doors and windows as well as walls?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can add doors and windows to your quote alongside your rooms, and the price adjusts based on how many you add.

Question 28

Do you work on houses as well as flats?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the calculator supports both flats and houses, including staircases for house projects.

Question 29

Is commercial or office painting available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Sypho supports commercial projects too. Just select the commercial option in the calculator to get a quote suited to an office or business space.

Question 30

Does Sypho offer flooring services?

Accepted Answer

Flooring is coming soon and is not yet bookable through Sypho. Currently, Painting and Decorating and Plastering and Skimming are the two services available to book.

Question 31

How do I know if I need plastering or just painting?

Accepted Answer

If the walls or ceiling have cracks, damage, or an uneven surface, plastering is usually needed before painting. If the surface is already smooth and in good condition, painting alone is normally enough. If you're not sure, describe the current condition when you get your quote — this is factored into the price automatically.

Question 32

Is there a painting and decorating service in Bromley?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Sypho offers a Painting and Decorating service covering walls, ceilings, doors, and joinery for homes and businesses in Bromley, with fixed, instant online pricing.

Question 33

Is there a plastering service in Bromley?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Sypho offers a Plastering and Skimming service in Bromley, covering skim coating and surface preparation, with the same instant quote and vetted crew process used for painting.

Question 34

Where can I find a painting and decorating service in London?

Accepted Answer

Sypho provides Painting and Decorating in Bromley and the surrounding areas of South East London, with coverage expanding across Greater London. Contact us at bookings@sypho.co.uk if you would like to confirm coverage for your address before booking.

Question 35

Where can I find a plastering company in London?

Accepted Answer

Sypho provides a Plastering and Skimming service in Bromley and nearby parts of London, with coverage expanding further across Greater London, and pricing available instantly online without needing a quote visit first.

Question 36

How much does painting and decorating cost in Bromley?

Accepted Answer

The cost depends on the number of rooms, their size, ceiling height, and paint grade, and Sypho's calculator gives an exact fixed price for painting and decorating in Bromley in under thirty seconds once you enter these details.

Question 37

How much does plastering cost in London?

Accepted Answer

Plastering and skimming cost depends on the size and number of rooms being replastered, and Sypho's calculator gives a fixed price for plastering in London and the surrounding Bromley area once you enter your project details.

Question 38

Who does both painting and plastering in the same area?

Accepted Answer

Sypho offers both Painting and Decorating and Plastering and Skimming as separate services within the same platform, covering Bromley and the surrounding London area, so the same booking and payment process applies whichever service you need.

Question 39

Can landlords use Sypho to arrange painting or plastering?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Any property owner, including landlords, can get an instant quote and book through Sypho the same way as any other customer — the pricing, booking, and payment protection process work identically.

Question 40

Can Sypho repaint a property between tenants?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Painting between tenancies is a common reason landlords use Sypho, since a fixed price and start date can be arranged without waiting for a site visit.

Question 41

Can property managers or letting agents book on a landlord's behalf?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a property manager or letting agent can create the booking and manage the quote and schedule for a property they look after, using the same process available to any customer.

Question 42

Does Sypho offer ongoing arrangements for landlords with multiple properties?

Accepted Answer

Not yet as a dedicated service — each property is currently booked individually. If you manage multiple properties and would like to discuss this, contact us at bookings@sypho.co.uk.

Question 43

Is Sypho a real company or just a directory of painters?

Accepted Answer

Sypho is not a directory. It is a booking platform that gives you a fixed, instant price and manages everything from the quote through to payment for vetted painting and plastering crews.

Question 44

How is Sypho different from getting quotes from three local painters?

Accepted Answer

Sypho skips the waiting around for manual quotes and site visits by giving you a fixed price online straight away, while still checking each crew's insurance and identity before they are matched to your job.

Question 45

Does Sypho cost more than hiring a painter directly?

Accepted Answer

Sypho's price is one fixed number that already includes vetting, scheduling, payment protection, and a workmanship guarantee, which you don't usually get when hiring a tradesperson on your own.

Question 46

What happens if a Sypho crew does not show up?

Accepted Answer

If something goes wrong with scheduling, Sypho support is notified straight away through the platform and works to sort it out, which might mean rescheduling or bringing in another crew. This is exactly why your payment stays protected until the work is actually confirmed.

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