“I found Freddie on checkatrade. And was really happy with quote and work he provided. Everything was Carried out exactly how I was told from the start, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. My living room was in very much need of redecorating and it has come out beautiful. I’m so happy. Thanks Freddie.”
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Frederick James: Painting & Decorating Specialists
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
40out of 100
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- Rated 5.0 from 20 reviews
Newest review February 2024
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Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 20
Independent sources1 independent public source
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How this score is made up
What customers say29.3 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record4.1 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
- Checkatrade20 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Fred carried the work out to my satisfaction. He painted 2 bedrooms and my lounge. The work he carried out for me was superb. He was very helpful and he left my home clean and tidy. Thanks Fred”
“Freddie and Joe were brilliant, they were professional and adaptable to what we asked of them. We had just moved in, so everything needed decorating, from top to bottom, and between the two of them it was done within 10 days. Really nice guys too, always cleaned up after themselves, and were very helpful especially in choosing the paint we wanted, I highly recommend them.”
Detailed reviews
I found Freddie on checkatrade. And was really happy with quote and work he provided. Everything was Carried out exactly how I was told from the start, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. My living room was in very much need of redecorating and it has come out beautiful. I’m so happy. Thanks Freddie.
Fred carried the work out to my satisfaction. He painted 2 bedrooms and my lounge. The work he carried out for me was superb. He was very helpful and he left my home clean and tidy. Thanks Fred
Freddie and Joe were brilliant, they were professional and adaptable to what we asked of them. We had just moved in, so everything needed decorating, from top to bottom, and between the two of them it was done within 10 days. Really nice guys too, always cleaned up after themselves, and were very helpful especially in choosing the paint we wanted, I highly recommend them.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for painters / decorators in Loughton
Across 13 painters / decorators in Loughton, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Painter / decorator in Loughton, Essex.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingTimber RestorationWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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EssexLoughton
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Is Frederick James: Painting & Decorating Specialists a legitimate business?
Frederick James: Painting & Decorating Specialists has 20 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 Frederick James: Painting & Decorating Specialists?
Frederick James: Painting & Decorating Specialists has 20 public reviews, averaging 5 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 Frederick James: Painting & Decorating Specialists specialise in?
Frederick James: Painting & Decorating Specialists 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.
How long has Frederick James: Painting & Decorating Specialists been trading?
Frederick James: Painting & Decorating Specialists has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.
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