“Callum wallpapered both our bathrooms. From start to finish he was polite, professional and well organised. He did a great job on both rooms and was respectful and trustworthy. Would definitely recommend and will definitely use again!”
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Callum's Decorating
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Identity & vetting
3 Checkatrade checks verified
Trust Score
45out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 32 reviews
Newest review July 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume32
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say32.6 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
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade32 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Callum went above and beyond in making sure the job was done in good time and he did a great job. I would recommend him to anyone.”
“Had to choose someone I could trust to complete a full decoration of a 2 bed flat following major refurbishment, so very glad I chose Callum. From the first meeting to him wrapping up, Callum was bang on. Very professional and polite, hard working with an attention to detail that's hard to find nowadays. Zero hesitation in recommending him to family and friends, he's a very good decorator and tbe place looks fantastic.”
Detailed reviews
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Callum wallpapered both our bathrooms. From start to finish he was polite, professional and well organised. He did a great job on both rooms and was respectful and trustworthy. Would definitely recommend and will definitely use again!
Callum went above and beyond in making sure the job was done in good time and he did a great job. I would recommend him to anyone.
Had to choose someone I could trust to complete a full decoration of a 2 bed flat following major refurbishment, so very glad I chose Callum. From the first meeting to him wrapping up, Callum was bang on. Very professional and polite, hard working with an attention to detail that's hard to find nowadays. Zero hesitation in recommending him to family and friends, he's a very good decorator and tbe place looks fantastic.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Poole
Across 38 painters / decorators in Poole, 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.
“He did a great job on both rooms” · Checkatrade, 23 Jul 2025
“attention to detail that's hard to find nowadays.” · Checkatrade, 12 May 2025
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Approved Checkatrade member since 2024.
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Business details Checkatrade lists:
- Company type: Sole Trader
Public liability insurance: Self-certified by the business on 14/05/2024.
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About
Painter / decorator in Poole, Dorset.
Services they list
Door StrippingExterior PaintingPainting / DecoratingWall MuralsWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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DorsetPoole
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Is Callum's Decorating a legitimate business?
Callum's Decorating has 32 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 Callum's Decorating?
Callum's Decorating has 32 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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What does Callum's Decorating specialise in?
Callum's Decorating lists specialist services including Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Painting / Decorating, Wall Murals, Wallpapering, Wooden Windows Stripped / Painted. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.