“Ben is so communicative, helpful and easy to work with. Their quality of work is top notch and they’re super fast. I’ve now used him for various projects from painting, wallpapering, light install, and shelf design. He is ON IT! I highly recommend.”
Public evidence profile
AKB Design and Build Ltd
Trust Score
47out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 45 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume45
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say35.1 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 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 say
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5.0out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade45 reviews
Highlights
“Really impressed with Ben and his brother, who were able to paint my 1-bed flat in just 2 and a half days. They were on time, neat and efficient as well as being incredibly helpful and communicative. It was stress-free from start to finish and I would highly recommend going for AKB Design & Ltd.”
“I hired AKB Design and Build to paint and decorate my one bedroom flat. From the start and throughout, Ben was quick to respond, reliable and professional. The work itself was completed to a very high standard and I was very pleased with the final result. I would definitely recommend this company.”
Detailed reviews
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Ben is so communicative, helpful and easy to work with. Their quality of work is top notch and they’re super fast. I’ve now used him for various projects from painting, wallpapering, light install, and shelf design. He is ON IT! I highly recommend.
Really impressed with Ben and his brother, who were able to paint my 1-bed flat in just 2 and a half days. They were on time, neat and efficient as well as being incredibly helpful and communicative. It was stress-free from start to finish and I would highly recommend going for AKB Design & Ltd.
I hired AKB Design and Build to paint and decorate my one bedroom flat. From the start and throughout, Ben was quick to respond, reliable and professional. The work itself was completed to a very high standard and I was very pleased with the final result. I would definitely recommend this company.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for painters / decorators in Brent
Across 37 painters / decorators in Brent, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“Ben is so communicative” · Checkatrade, 28 Feb 2026
“incredibly helpful and communicative.” · Checkatrade, 11 Feb 2026
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About
Painter / decorator in London, Barnet.
Services they list
Door StrippingExterior PaintingPainting / DecoratingTimber Resin RepairsTimber RestorationWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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BarnetLondon
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Is AKB Design and Build Ltd a legitimate business?
AKB Design and Build Ltd has 45 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 AKB Design and Build Ltd?
AKB Design and Build Ltd has 45 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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Has AKB Design and Build Ltd had recent public reviews?
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What does AKB Design and Build Ltd specialise in?
AKB Design and Build Ltd lists specialist services including Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Painting / Decorating, Timber Resin Repairs, Timber Restoration, Wallpapering. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.