The houses
Crouch End was built up after the railway arrived in the 1860s. Its houses are larger than those on the Ladder: three storeys are common, with semi-basements on the hillier roads, and big front bays. Hornsey Vale and the roads towards Hornsey station are a little more modest, with two-storey terraces. Stroud Green, around Stroud Green Road, has tall Victorian houses, many converted into flats.
What that means for decorating
- Three-storey stairwells. The hall, stairs and landing in a Crouch End house is a job in itself, and often needs a stair platform.
- Flats with period rooms. A first-floor flat can have 3-metre ceilings in the front room and a much lower back addition.
- Conservation areas. Crouch End, Hornsey and Stroud Green all have conservation areas. Interior decorating needs no consent. Exterior colour changes may.
Boundaries
Stroud Green is split between two boroughs. Most of it, east and north of Stroud Green Road, is in Haringey. The road itself forms the boundary with Islington. Crouch Hill likewise runs along the Haringey–Islington border. We work on both sides.
Typical prices here
| Job | Example price |
|---|---|
| Period reception room2.9 m ceiling, bay with 2 sashes, 1 door, woodwork | £910–£1,440 |
| Hall, stairs and landingTwo-storey terrace, walls, ceilings, woodwork | £1,250–£2,250 |
| Two-bedroom flat, whole interiorFive rooms plus hall, walls, ceilings, woodwork | £2,450–£3,970 |
Illustrative examples, not quotes: each assumes the job described, good condition, a similar colour and trade paint included. Your own price comes from the Instant Quote, based on your answers. How prices are worked out.
Questions
Can you decorate one flat in a converted house without disturbing the others?
Yes. Work stays inside your flat. Materials are carried through the shared hall with care, and we can work quieter hours if neighbours work from home.