“Bernard and Mark have done an excellent job on painting my external wooden windows and doors. Attention to detail. Conscientious. Took care of my property. Clearly take pride in their trade. I would not hesitate to recommend - my go to decorators from now.”
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C&B Professional Decorating
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- Rated 5.0 from 123 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability4.9
Communication4.9
Quality of work4.9
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- Checkatrade123 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Bernard is an exceptional painter and genuinely one of the nicest people you could meet. He was really responsive to our initial enquiry and, with Mark, did a brilliant job on our front windows, stonework and door. We asked them back for the yard and later the full house interior. Their attention to detail and care are outstanding, prices fair, quick and efficient and they always leave everything spotless. The house looks absolutely incredible — the finish is flawless, and they really went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. We honestly couldn’t recommend them more highly!”
“Bernard and Mark did a fantastic job. They stripped off woodchip that had been on the walls at least 30 years or more, then prepped the walls and put on new lining paper ready for when we choose our paint colour. They turned up when they said they would and worked all day to get the job done ahead of the estimated time. The finished walls look smooth, their skills are evident and they tidied and hoovered as they went. It was a pleasure and I will hire them again.”
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Bernard and Mark have done an excellent job on painting my external wooden windows and doors. Attention to detail. Conscientious. Took care of my property. Clearly take pride in their trade. I would not hesitate to recommend - my go to decorators from now.
Bernard is an exceptional painter and genuinely one of the nicest people you could meet. He was really responsive to our initial enquiry and, with Mark, did a brilliant job on our front windows, stonework and door. We asked them back for the yard and later the full house interior. Their attention to detail and care are outstanding, prices fair, quick and efficient and they always leave everything spotless. The house looks absolutely incredible — the finish is flawless, and they really went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. We honestly couldn’t recommend them more highly!
Bernard and Mark did a fantastic job. They stripped off woodchip that had been on the walls at least 30 years or more, then prepped the walls and put on new lining paper ready for when we choose our paint colour. They turned up when they said they would and worked all day to get the job done ahead of the estimated time. The finished walls look smooth, their skills are evident and they tidied and hoovered as they went. It was a pleasure and I will hire them again.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Gateshead
Across 6 painters / decorators in Gateshead, 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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Respectful and tidy in your home: “they always leave everything spotless.” · Checkatrade, 10 Oct 2025
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Painter / decorator in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingTimber RestorationWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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GatesheadTyne and Wear
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Is C&B Professional Decorating a legitimate business?
C&B Professional Decorating has 123 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 C&B Professional Decorating?
C&B Professional Decorating has 123 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is C&B Professional Decorating rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate C&B Professional Decorating by category: Reliability 4.9 out of 5, Communication 4.9 out of 5, Quality of work 4.9 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where C&B Professional Decorating is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know C&B Professional Decorating's reviews are genuine?
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Is C&B Professional Decorating qualified and accredited?
We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for C&B Professional Decorating, including Constructionline, SSIP. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Constructionline is a health-and-safety and compliance accreditation that pre-qualifies a contractor for larger or commercial work.
What does C&B Professional Decorating specialise in?
C&B Professional Decorating lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Timber Restoration. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.