Painters / decorators in the United Kingdom

7,637 painters / decorators across the United Kingdom, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring painters / decorators in the United Kingdom

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
  • Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
  • Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
  • Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

Which credentials should a painter / decorator have? See the guide →

How to judge a painter / decorator

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each trader’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Check the decorator is a member of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA): search free at paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk before you pay anything.
  • Ask to see proof of public liability insurance; it is not legally required, so many uninsured traders simply never mention it.
  • Ask for photos of real finished jobs: paint quality is visual, and a genuine decorator will have plenty to show.
  • If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check whether exterior repainting needs consent before the work starts.

Warning signs of a cowboy

  • Asks for a large cash deposit upfront with nothing in writing: the most common way rogue decorators disappear with your money.
  • No photos of previous work and vague or verbal-only quotes with no written breakdown.
  • Claims to hold PDA or Trade body membership but cannot give you a name to look up on the register.
  • Pressures you to decide on the spot or says another job has just come up: legitimate decorators do not need to rush you.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Are you a member of the Painting and Decorating Association, and can I look you up on their website?
  • Do you carry public liability insurance, and can you show me the certificate?
  • Can you share photos from a recent interior or exterior job similar to mine?
  • If my home is in a conservation area or is listed, have you worked on properties like that before?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy painter / decorator?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A painter / decorator backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend painters / decorators for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Painters / decorators are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a painter / decorator?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the painter / decorator, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

More ways to check who to trust

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