Richard decorated our living room in the recent past & more recently the house exterior. The standard of preparation, wall papering and painting are exceptionally high. Richard is very pleasant to deal with, he reliably responds to contacts & appointments, is flexible & always punctual. We are more than satisfied with the results of his expertise.
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
Frank Bentley and Sons
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Trust Score
40out of 100
40 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from June 2019. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 4.9 from 14 reviews
- 1 credential shown
Newest review June 2019
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 14
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say26.2 of 60
Independent checks7.8 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0.8 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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4.9out of 5
Based on the 4 reviews with a star rating
5 stars4
4 stars0
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- TrustATrader14 reviews · 4.9 avg
Detailed reviews
Richard Bentley originally did some work on our house when we moved into it in 2011/12. We asked him to return to decorate living/dinning room after heating system leaked. Once Dry, Richard arrived (always on time... sometimes a little early!). Richard takes huge pride in the quality of work and fills in little dents in the wall we did not even know existed and helped select the appropriate colors to. The rooms (walls and ceiling) look brand new and of an excellent quality. Thanks Richard - Muriel and I would not hesitate recommending you guys!
Stuart and Richard decorated my lounge, landing and staircase, and they did a lovely job. The quality of the work was excellent, and attention to detail second to none; one of the details being, making imperfect walls perfect again. I would recommend Frank Bentley & Son to anyone. The only reason for the four stars on value is simply that I would have preferred to pay a little less! However, I thinkquality may have been sacrificed by going with another trader charging less. I'm extremely happy with the result.
Extremely professional and a high standard of work carried out. Have no hesitation in using their services again. Thanks Richard!
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- 26 Jun 2026
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About
Frank Bentley & Sons are a small family run business with over 100 years experience of painting and decorating, established in 1905 by the Grandfather of...
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How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1905, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2012. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1905First public review2012
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Is Frank Bentley and Sons a legitimate business?
Frank Bentley and Sons has 14 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Frank Bentley and Sons?
Frank Bentley and Sons has 14 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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How long has Frank Bentley and Sons been trading?
Frank Bentley and Sons has been reviewed on public sources since 2012.