# DS Decorators

DS Decorators is a carpenter / joiner in Sunderland. Rated 5.0/5 from 120 public reviews across 3 named sources. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data cross-checked across named sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

## About
Verified painter / decorator in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 120 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 120 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for carpenters in Sunderland. Across 27 rated carpenters in Sunderland, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "DS Decorators of Sunderland is a company which I can whole-heartedly recommend. First of all, their work is of a very high standard at a sensible price. The decorator has a very sound work ethic and is reliable, punctual, hard-working and respectful, and will offer prospective customers specialist advice and direction in relation to what they may be trying to achieve, for example, the best type of paint for different applications or environments. We have used this company several times and have never been disappointed with the work undertaken."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "As always, grest job done by David. Bathroom, kitchen and office. Timeline was thrown into doubt by builders but David went above normal expectations to make up the time to finish by the weekend. Already got the next stage of work booked in."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "We have had our kitchen, utility room and downstairs toilet painted. We always use DS Decorators as David always does an excellent job. High quality finish, excellent workmanship, always tidies up, excellent punctuality and jobs are finished early. Fantastic value for money. We would always recommend him without reservation. He has painted our entire house and we would not hesitate to use him again and again."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Carpenter, Decorator

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 120 public reviews on this profile. (via Checkatrade)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 3 source profiles for this trader. (via Checkatrade)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, MyBuilder, TrustATrader

## Before you hire a carpenter / joiner
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any verified credentials, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

## Contact
- Phone: 07482 553701

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