“Darren painted my son’s bedroom with one feature wall and the rest colour drenched, and we’re so pleased with the result. He was super tidy, had great timekeeping, and his communication was brilliant throughout. The job was completed in two days with minimal mess, and the finish is excellent. Would highly recommend!”
Public evidence profile
D Harvey Painting and Decorating
Trust Score
53out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 110 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume110
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say41.4 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
- Checkatrade110 reviews
Highlights
“This is the second time we have asked Darren to paint a room in our house. Again, we were delighted with the standard of his work (and at a reasonable price). He was reliable and pleasant to have around the house. Would highly recommend.”
“Darren has been with me this week decorating my lounge. Darren is knowledgeable about products and was able to make good recommendations as to what was needed to complete the job. When I was in a dilemma about colour schemes he made really good suggestions as to what would work best therefore reducing my stress levels. Darren is efficient, arrives on time is a proficient decorator. He is tidy, polite and friendly. An added bonus - he has a good sense of humour and a great playlist.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for D Harvey Painting and Decorating, including the highlights above. The 110 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Darren painted my son’s bedroom with one feature wall and the rest colour drenched, and we’re so pleased with the result. He was super tidy, had great timekeeping, and his communication was brilliant throughout. The job was completed in two days with minimal mess, and the finish is excellent. Would highly recommend!
This is the second time we have asked Darren to paint a room in our house. Again, we were delighted with the standard of his work (and at a reasonable price). He was reliable and pleasant to have around the house. Would highly recommend.
Darren has been with me this week decorating my lounge. Darren is knowledgeable about products and was able to make good recommendations as to what was needed to complete the job. When I was in a dilemma about colour schemes he made really good suggestions as to what would work best therefore reducing my stress levels. Darren is efficient, arrives on time is a proficient decorator. He is tidy, polite and friendly. An added bonus - he has a good sense of humour and a great playlist.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Eastleigh
Across 13 painters / decorators in Eastleigh, 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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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“He was super tidy” · Checkatrade, 20 Feb 2026
“He is tidy, polite and friendly.” · Checkatrade, 29 Jan 2026
“had great timekeeping” · Checkatrade, 20 Feb 2026
“arrives on time” · Checkatrade, 29 Jan 2026
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About
Painter / decorator in Eastleigh.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPainting / DecoratingTimber RestorationWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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Eastleigh
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Is D Harvey Painting and Decorating a legitimate business?
D Harvey Painting and Decorating has 110 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 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 D Harvey Painting and Decorating?
D Harvey Painting and Decorating has 110 public reviews, averaging 5.0 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 D Harvey Painting and Decorating specialise in?
D Harvey Painting and Decorating lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Painting / Decorating, 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.