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MJL & Sons
38 reviews • 97% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2017MJL & Sons offer painting and decorating services Residential and Commercial. We undertake painting the internal and externals of your home , from kitchen cupboards ,hall stairs & landings and bathrooms etc.We offer a very affordable friendly reliable service which comes read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Re-stain hardwood windows and doors.
Mark did a good job for a reasonable price. He was pleasant, professional, reliable and punctual. I would not hesitate to employ him again and would recommend him to others.
By chrissie37072 on 21st Sep, 2022
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TJM DECORATORS
51 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2015WE DONT JUST PAINT IT, WE DECORATE IT! With over fifteen years of experience, I pride myself on offering high quality workmanship at affordable prices. As a fully trained professional, I can be relied upon to work to a high standard and in the agreed upon time, read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Redecorate 2 rooms
Tom was very quick to respond in both coming to look at the work and giving a quote. Had a very pleasant manner.
By katerina60458 on 2nd Mar, 2022
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Surry Painting & Decorating Services
22 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2017Hello my name is Wayne, and with over 25 years of industry experience, I pride myself on a high quality service and finish at affordable prices. As a fully trained professional with all aspects of interior and exterior painting and decorating undertaken, you can rely on a read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Fill holes, fix skirting and repaint small bedroom
Wayne has done a fantastic job patching up and redecorating a bedroom for us. I was very impressed with the service from the start as he was quick to respond to our invitation to quote, quick to visit and quick to follow up with a very...
By b_goodchild on 13th Apr, 2021
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D.Randall Decorators
14 reviews • 93% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2017I am a timeserved Advance Craft Level 3 City & Guilds qualified Painter & Decorator with over 30 years experience, I am also a qualified Painting & Decorator Lecturer and Assessor and have a DBS. All aspects of interior and exterior commercial and domestic painting & read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Day room - Decorator asap
Duane did a brilliant job on our day room his work was very precise and done with perfection , as was able to finish the job the very same day !!
By sammie_65 on 30th Jul, 2019
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MGW Building Services
13 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2016My company is called MGW building Services and I personally run our small team of fully qualified painters Builders plumbers floor layers. We have significant experience in both the commercial and residential sector and are set up to cater for all types of jobs, large read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Exterior repaint required
Matt did an excellent job painting our external render. The house looks fantastic. Very thorough workmanship and attention to detail. I would highly recommend MGW Building Services
By nina85785 on 16th Jun, 2020
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MPD DECORATING
14 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2015Hello I would be pleased to meet you and give you a very competitive quotation for your interior & exterior painting & decorating,wallpapering or handyman projects. I been in the trade over 40 yrs. My quotations are very detailed and I use quality materials.i use the latest read more
Latest Handyman feedback review:
General handyman - fairly small tasks
Michael is a very amenable and competent decorator. He painted a number of walls and ceilings in my house, to my satisfaction. He tidied up after completing the tasks, and I would definitely call upon his services again.
By swilks1 on 11th Oct, 2021
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APSmith Decorating
13 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2017I have been decorating for nearly 40 years. I am experienced in paperhanging painting and paint effects like graining/marbling etc. I take a lot of pride in my work and strive to please my customer at all times. Not only will i endeaver to give you a very competitive read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Wallpaper in living room
Tony was lovely , very professional, he did a great job with the wallpapring. We were very happy with his work would hire I'm again
By kyla61004 on 3rd Sep, 2020
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Croitoru Ltd
19 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2021We are a small, modest company that works clean and of the highest quality we can read more
Latest Tiling feedback review:
Replace x4 bathroom floor tiles & mastic shower cubicle
Very satisfied with the job. Excellent neat job Very reliable and nice to deal with. Will highly recommend
By chioma21335 on 25th Jan, 2023
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Nick with the brush
6 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2022I am mostly doing interior painting and decorating providing a decent to a level 5 finish in all aspects related to the trade. I am also reasonable regarding quotations related to the jobs, providing useful informations and opened to the customers suggestions, and time read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Paint walls, ceiling, doors and skirting board
Nick came in to paint several large rooms, the hallway and stairway of my home and spent 8 days completing this substantial job. I rate Nick very highly on all fronts, he has a very professional manner both in his communication and work...
By ben72627 on 6th Aug, 2022
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Painter pat ltd
5 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2021Painter Pat is a reliable, professional business dedicated to designs and finishes of the highest quality, tailored personally for the customer. Covering Colchester, Essex and surrounding areas. I offer a full range of internal and external decorating services to home and read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Kitchen redecoration
Pat and his colleague did an absolutely amazing job, kitchen walls and ceiling look brand new, after our kitchen was flooded they did spend 3 days trying to get it back to good again. They've used top materials, great quality paint and...
By emi57551 on 2nd Feb, 2022
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Mitchell Phillpott
1 review • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2020I am a hard working painter, I love my work and hold myself to the highest of standards. I work efficiently and customer satisfaction is of the upmost importance to me. Please get in contact if your looking for an effective, reliable painter. :) read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Painter and decorated for a 1 bedroom East Mersea
Mitch is a wonderful decorator, he is more than reliable and his work is incredible. Mitch is professional which shows in his work and his attitude towards his customers. He is extremely courteous and has left me a very happy customer, with...
By courtneyjramseyx on 8th Feb, 2021
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Ciprian
3 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2021Alexis General Construction Ltd offers quality painting and decorating services throughout Essex We are a specialist Decorating We can guarantee a high end, quality service and finish. And it goes without saying, we prepare walls before any painting or wallpapering read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
In need of an urgent make over! Enough about me😆
Ciprian was very pleasant to deal with, he gave a quote after coming to appraise the job and started the work very quickly. The painting was done to a reasonably good standard, considering he was more expensive than other quotes. For...
By claire84205 on 3rd May, 2022
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MP London
1 review • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2017Hi,I`m painter/Site Supervaizer and Site Menadger with more then 15 years experience. painting and decoraiting. Good quality,affordable prices. read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Painting skirting boards in three rooms and hall
Turned up on time. Did a good job. Will use again
By user_1ufx on 9th Oct, 2018
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House and much more
16 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2014Hi I'm John. Been working self-employed over 7 years now and my average work rate is 9 of 10. All my customers is satisfied with results, how its been done and time flexibility. I'm clean, tidy and always find the way to finish my job by high standards no matter the read more
Latest Hard Flooring feedback review:
Cleaning 1500 parquet Flooring blocks then laying 30Sqm
The guy is a Legend. Initial quote was for 5 days work cleaning old parquet blocks , we then took him on to lay , sand and varnish 200 Sqm of Reclaimed flooring at our office (totally 18 days) . His level of commitment was astonishing ,we...
By philgips on 26th Jun, 2016
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Michael Greaves
1 review • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2018Leo’s painting and decorating service Professional decorator, highly skilled with a wealth of experience. Friendly and reliable service with attention to detail. Based in Colchester Essex, also covering surrounding counties No obligation free quotes read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Paint
Very good job. I really appreciate it and I love the job
By ganiat on 28th May, 2020
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C.S Renovations
7 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2014I put my all in to every job I do. I also aim for the highest standards possible for all jobs big and small. I have been told that one of my problems is that I'm too much of a perfectionist! read more
Latest Handyman feedback review:
Fixing two bolts on doors
Great job, done quickly. Good price.
By caroline1972 on 20th Dec, 2017
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Ntenis plotsi
15 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2022Hello, my name is Ntenis, and for the last years I’ve undertaken quite a few projects, from small to big, any gardening/landscaping work, painting and decorating to renovating/extensions and more. read more
Latest Carpentry feedback review:
Asap
Great guy! Went to b&q with us found the right door couldn’t finish the first day so came back the following day to put the door on. Very good excellent and polite. Thank you I have kept your number for future jobs.
By naymul93613 on 13th Jan, 2023
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AMJ Services
3 reviews • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2022Flat pack furniture specialist with extensive experience from Ikea to Wayfair. Friendly, reliable and trustworthy handyman. Whether it's mounting TV's, carrying out repairs, painting, plastering, generally 'making good', etc - no job is too small! My main source of work read more
Latest Handyman client reference:
Andy completed LOTS of snagging work on a recently converted stables (into 2 bedroom apartment.) Mounted a large TV onto a new plasterboard wall using a heavy adjustable bracket. All work carried out to a very high standard. Andy is...
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Redecorate by mat
1 review • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2022Time served painter and decorator based in Colchester, Essex. We can give you an estimate from a small toilet redecoration to a full house. Let’s not stop there though. How about breathing some life into your fence panels, shed or even a facelift for your front read more
Latest Painting & Decorating feedback review:
Exterior chimney breast on roof of bungalow
Matt turned up as arranged and on time. The job was done very well and kept us in the loop of what he was doing. He got us to check the work to make sure we were happy with the job which we were. Very professional and deducted monies...
By alan65305 on 31st Oct, 2022
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Cosmin
1 review • 100% positive ratingPainter & Decorator working in ColchesterTrade Member since 2022l have great attention to detail and always leave a job with customers satisfaction being my top priority. Over the years I have done a huge amount of jobs for people.Currently working for a building company and l have experience for the 14 years.Hoping to build my own read more
Latest Plastering feedback review:
Help us patch up plastering
Fantastic painter & decorator with broad skills beyond the basics such as surface finishing. Recommend.
By suffolk678 on 22nd Dec, 2022
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