# D.A.Collins Decorating

D.A.Collins Decorating is a painter / decorator in Reading. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 47/100

## About
Painter / decorator in Reading, Berkshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 3 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 3 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Reading. Across 160 painters / decorators in Reading, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 1 year ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "We had some condensation / damp staining on a wall and the ceiling. The job was complicated by lining paper bubbling and bursting in places. Dave was prompt and thorough in his quote, punctual and reliable, and did a fantastic job in stripping, sealing, relining and repainting the bedroom. Highly recommended."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Dave was amazing and I am fortunate to have found him to complete the work. The job was to paint two rooms (walls and ceilings) and wallpaper a feature wall. Dave was honest, friendly, punctual and completed the job to a very high standard. Communication was excellent throughout and I will definitely hire Dave the next time I need decorating work."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Used David many times now, and always pleased with end result. Would definitely recommend"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Painter / decorator

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 3 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire a painter / decorator
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- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
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