“We recently had our living room, stairs and landing decorated by Garry Ferguson Decor, the service from start to finish was extremely helpful, friendly and reliable with a very professional finish. Excellent communication and time keeping throughout. We would highly recommend this service and will use again in the future.”
Public evidence profile
Garry Ferguson Decor
Trust Score
56out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 156 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume156
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say43.9 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
- Checkatrade156 reviews
Highlights
“Garry was brilliant from start to finish, nothing but professional. I'd highly recommend Garry for amy decorating work required.”
“I'm thrilled with the work Garry put in painting my stairs, landing and bathroom ceiling. He regularly came to update me on his progress and invite me to check i was happy with the work so far - I thought that was really good as in the past I've been made to feel as though I'm in the way in my own home by other tradesmen. Communication before arriving can't be faulted, he was quick to respond to messages and let me know his ETA the morning of the agreed work date etc. He also checked in with me the next day to ensure 100% satisfaction. Will absolutely use Garry again in future”
Detailed reviews
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We recently had our living room, stairs and landing decorated by Garry Ferguson Decor, the service from start to finish was extremely helpful, friendly and reliable with a very professional finish. Excellent communication and time keeping throughout. We would highly recommend this service and will use again in the future.
I'm thrilled with the work Garry put in painting my stairs, landing and bathroom ceiling. He regularly came to update me on his progress and invite me to check i was happy with the work so far - I thought that was really good as in the past I've been made to feel as though I'm in the way in my own home by other tradesmen. Communication before arriving can't be faulted, he was quick to respond to messages and let me know his ETA the morning of the agreed work date etc. He also checked in with me the next day to ensure 100% satisfaction. Will absolutely use Garry again in future
Garry was brilliant from start to finish, nothing but professional. I'd highly recommend Garry for amy decorating work required.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Sunderland
Across 11 painters / decorators in Sunderland, 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.
“Excellent communication” · Checkatrade, 5 Feb 2026
“He regularly came to update me on his progress” · Checkatrade, 29 Jan 2026
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About
Painter / decorator in Sunderland.
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Painting / Decorating
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Sunderland
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Is Garry Ferguson Decor a legitimate business?
Garry Ferguson Decor has 156 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 Garry Ferguson Decor?
Garry Ferguson Decor has 156 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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Has Garry Ferguson Decor had recent public reviews?
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What does Garry Ferguson Decor specialise in?
Garry Ferguson Decor lists specialist services including Painting / Decorating. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.