“completing a complex job with skill and precision.” · Rated People, 12 Nov 2024
“Andy's papering was first class” · Rated People, 18 Feb 2024
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
A. L. Smith
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
51out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 67 reviews
Newest review November 2024
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume67
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say38.1 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 10 customer reviews on Rated People.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “he was clean, respectful, and made us feel comfortable.” · Rated People, 12 Nov 2024
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What customers say
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5 stars64
4 stars2
3 stars1
2 stars0
1 star0
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- Rated People67 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Andy was professional, reliable, and efficient, completing a complex job with skill and precision. He listened closely to our vision and brought it to life, transforming our spaces beautifully. Working while we lived in the home, he was clean, respectful, and made us feel comfortable. Andy's communication, punctuality, and workmanship were exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, trustworthy decorator Beyond his skill, Andy is genuinely a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!”
“Andy did a great job. Was punctual, very knowledgeable about his trade and finished the work to a high standard. Would hire again without hesitation. Thanks Andy.”
“Andy's papering was first class and I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Always professional and tidy in his work as well as helpful when we were deciding which paper to choose. Don't hesitate to hire him. Many thanks Andy.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for A. L. Smith, including the highlights above. The 67 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Internal Painting & Decorating
Andy was professional, reliable, and efficient, completing a complex job with skill and precision. He listened closely to our vision and brought it to life, transforming our spaces beautifully. Working while we lived in the home, he was clean, respectful, and made us feel comfortable. Andy's communication, punctuality, and workmanship were exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, trustworthy decorator Beyond his skill, Andy is genuinely a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
Wall Murals / Paint Effects
Andy did a great job. Was punctual, very knowledgeable about his trade and finished the work to a high standard. Would hire again without hesitation. Thanks Andy.
Internal Painting & Decorating
Andy's papering was first class and I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Always professional and tidy in his work as well as helpful when we were deciding which paper to choose. Don't hesitate to hire him. Many thanks Andy.
Internal Painting & Decorating
Andy was fantastic. Really helpful, really efficient, and I am delighted with the job he has done in my flat. Everything has been left neat and tidy, he worked around my schedule and kept all of my furniture and valuables protected, and was generally a pleasure to have in the house. I would look no further in the future!
Internal Painting & Decorating
Alan was friendly and professional. Completing the job quickly.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Woodford Green
Across 10 painters / decorators in Woodford Green, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Dear customer, i have been decorating since 1980 and served an apprenticeship. Experience in residential, commercial- offices, local government, M.O.D, refu
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Is A. L. Smith a legitimate business?
A. L. Smith has 67 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about A. L. Smith?
A. L. Smith has 67 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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