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Ward Home Improvements
79 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2019Ward home improvements is a family run business offering you friendly and reliable services on all and any improvements to your home Our services are Roofing Roofline Groundwork’s Painting and Decorating Plastering Joinery Restoration of periods windows read more
Latest Fascias & Soffits feedback review:
Replace fascias, soffits & guttering - front & back
Someone came out to measure up, offered a quote and came to fit soon after. The guys were great and got the job done quite quickly and took away any rubbish leaving the area clean and tidy. Very reasonable in price and good quality finish....
By jh7315 on 25th May, 2022
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Platinum Decorators
97 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2012I started my own painting and decorating business 14 years ago after working for various different decorating firms for the previous 7 years. I take pride in every job and my aim is for the customer to be 100% satisfied at completion. read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Paint ceiling walls and woodwork.
Reliable company. Always arrived on time and was very pleasant.Due to other work going on at property I asked platinum decorators to come back after only doing half the job. He was happy to do this and fit me in on a weekend and doing so...
By kay83791 on 12th Oct, 2022
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merlin decorators
178 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2008Hello. We are Kevin Howe and Philip Garbutt from Merlin Decorators. We do mostly private work but recently we have been getting a fair amount of commercial work too.Have been going 18 yrs mainly by word of mouth. Recently completed tv work for ch4. We are also doing small read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Decorator
Fantastic job. Kevin and phill decorated a full house for me to a fantastic standard
By bob27237 on 11th Oct, 2022
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John Carr Painter & Decorator
72 reviews • 99% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2017Hi, I'm John and I'm based near Durham but will travel to all areas Northeast & North Yorkshire. I have been a Painter & Decorator over 40 years working on all types of jobs. I believe my pricing is fair for a high standard of works to clients satisfaction. Always prepared read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Paint front of mid terraced house
Very professional tradesman. Quoted on time completed on time. Did a great job will use for further work in the future and would definitely recommend.
By trisha60936 on 5th May, 2022
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SJ Hope Engineering Ltd
78 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2016The business has been running for 7 years, firstly as self employed, and since June 2014 as a limited company. I have undertaken contract work and also work directly for clients completing painting and decorating projects, tiling kitchens and bathrooms, designing and read more
Latest Tiling feedback review:
Kitchen walls between floor and wall units
He was punctual and did a really good job. He also tidied everything up when the tiling was finished. We would recommend him to other people.
By margery67994 on 15th Jan, 2023
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Designer Decorating
75 reviews • 95% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2018Hi, I'm Steve and I started business In 1994, over the last 28 years I have predominantly carried out domestic work both interior and exterior, but have also done commercial work including shops , pubs, clubs, schools etc and I also do sub-contract work for a shopfitting read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Wallpaper my hall stairs and landing
Reliable turned up on time , made nice job papering hall landing and stairs .
By geoffrey12176 on 1st Nov, 2022
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SP Decorators
31 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2020I have worked in the painting and decorating trade for 38 years, serving my time and early working life working in domestic properties. Over the years my work has extended into commercial properties including industry, retail and hospitality. I still get the same read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Wallpaper 1wall the rest emulsion and gloss
Great job Steve, we went on holiday left Steve to paint and paper and we were not disappointed when we arrived home can’t thank you enough. We will be in tough soon for our next job.
By jody01 on 11th May, 2022
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Maverick Decorators
25 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2020We run a Painting and Decorating company specialising in Landlord/rental properties, Refurbishments and commercial work of all sizes, We also work on Domestic properties interior and exterior. We have over 30 years experience between us and are fully Insured. read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Empty refurbished 5 bed HMO needs full dec
Extremely happy with the full redecoration of my property. Phil is a very friendly man to deal with and cleans up after himself. I look forward to using him in the future. Highly recommended! 😊
By refurbishments on 20th Dec, 2021
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Paint and render Ltd.
34 reviews • 91% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2019Hi I am a painter and decorator with 39 years experience in the trade , I take on interior and exterior painting and decorating, I all so do paper hanging and Coving. I have a company called paint and render Ltd. As I all so do rendering after doing a read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Paint Exterior of a Semi-Detached
Very pleased with Paul and his team. Paul, while quoting explained the process and the stages. His team were prompt in arriving and starting the work taking it to completion to my satisfaction. Thanks.
By ajay_84 on 5th Jul, 2022
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Kwerquay Decoration & Design
33 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2018Kwerquay Decoration & Design is an established business offering a complete decorating service across the Northeast. Fully “time served”, I have experience in all aspects of interior and exterior decoration and as you will see from my feedback I have many satisfied read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Full house refresh
I want to thank Darrell, with being overseas with a full house to decorate, and in a short window time, in between numerous deliveries of Furniture arriving, DARRELL was awesome, great quality of work, great communications and a great work...
By alan76184 on 17th Dec, 2022
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Dean Coombs Painter & Decorator
16 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2017Quality and professional painting and decorating services with over 30 years experience. All aspects of work from interior, exterior and wallcoverings undertaking. Domestic or commercial work undertaken. Fully insured.Free no obligation quotations. read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Painting and decorating of majority of house
Dean painted and decorated the majority of the interior of our house. He was very friendly and accommodating. The house was painted to a very high standard and on a timely basis. We would definitely use Dean’s services again.
By danielle83052 on 13th Jul, 2018
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JC Decor
18 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2020Family orientated painting and decorating business based in the North East we offer a professional high quality honest service. We offer a free no obligation quote on your work, we will offer advice on your work using our knowledge gained over 19 years in the trade. read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Re-painting the hall and stairs.
JC Decor communicated well, arrived as expected and delivered exactly what had been discussed with the highest quality workmanship. And on top of that John is a great guy. We will be pleased to engage John's services again and would be...
By david21483 on 9th May, 2021
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Thomas Hamill Decorators
13 reviews • 92% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2015Hi, my name is Thomas Hamill, I have lived in the Chester Le Street area for 46 years, 30 of them years I have been involved with painting and decorating. I have ran my own business for 25 years, the majority of my work is repeat business which speaks volumes about the read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
wallpapering
Mr Hamill has done a fantastic job. stripped old paper and repapered lounge. A very good worker - clean and tidy and a pleasant man. We are very very satisfied and would not hesitate to use him again.
By anon-220626004503187979 on 4th Nov, 2015
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paul james painting and decorating
12 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2021hi my name is paul I have been decorating for 25+ years doing bothe interior and exterior. Fully insured read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
New look
Paul did a brilliant job, I live in a bungalow and Paul painted all my house in three days, it was a very good job.
By janet17741 on 16th Sep, 2022
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M & B Painting & Decorating
17 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2020Hi My name is Paul and I have over 25 years experience in Painting & Decorating. I can arrange to come and see you at a time to suite you to do the quote but I would not be able to start until towards the end of January onwards. Please do not short list me if the start read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Paint staircase and walls
Paul done a fantastic job. Definitely be recommending and using him again.
By sejoinery on 25th Nov, 2022
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N Kane painting and decorating and plastering
34 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2020I am a self employed painter and decorator from the northeast area painter and decorating in both private and commercial all my jobs are completed to a high standard I have been painting for the last 15 years. Now working along with a full time with a qualified read more
Latest Plastering feedback review:
Plastering and repairs in three rooms
Great job, friendly guys. Recommend!
By david26261 on 20th Jan, 2023
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A&R Painting and Decorating
10 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2021Painter and Decorator’s with over 20 years experience. Both internal and external. Free quotes at very competitive rates. read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Paint full internals
Excellent service from the initial quote to the job finish. The job was a whole four-bedroom house and extension paint and finish. This included all skirting boards, stairs and doors. The guys were always professional, turned up when they...
By adam17781 on 29th Sep, 2022
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Property Maintenance Care
19 reviews • 95% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2019Welcome to PMC, we cover all aspects of property maintenance and no job is too small or big. We are reliable, trustworthy and hardworking Our success is built on providing the best services and ensuring that all our customers are happy with our services. read more
Latest Plastering feedback review:
Wall repair
Peter did a fantastic job repairing and decorating a wall for me,Very good workmanship. Would definitely recommend.
By shaun72395 on 11th Nov, 2020
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Neville Langley painter and decorator
1 review • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2020Painter and decorator, 38 years experience, interior and exterior mainly domestic,Paperhanging,coving fully time served read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Paper and paint dining room
Friendly and efficient service completed to a high standard. Would definitely use Neville again and have already recommended him to others.
By terry57315 on 23rd Feb, 2020
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My kitchen respray
2 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in DurhamTrade Member since 2021Spray painting services. Kitchen resprays Stair cases Internal doors Furniture External windows Garage doors read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Spray Paint Garage Door - Anthracite Grey RAL 7016
Paul done an excellent job, garage door now matches the rest of the house, I can thoroughly recommend Paul without any hesitation, Thank You.
By dave_j on 22nd Aug, 2021
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