Painter / decorator
GB Dec
Trust score
47out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 3
Evidence breadth1 independent public source
Profile statusListed
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Couldn't have asked for anything more, very clean and tidy work. Reliable and courteous. Work completed within timeframe. I'm very pleased with the work. Will definitely use GB Dec again."
"Very pleased with the work carried out. A high standard of finish on paint work. A very nice courteous person would recommend."
"This work was undertaken extremely well to very high standards would recommend this company fantastic job. And under pressure in a working environment but was kept to Timescale Highly skilled painting company would use again most definitely"
Detailed reviews
Couldn't have asked for anything more, very clean and tidy work. Reliable and courteous. Work completed within timeframe. I'm very pleased with the work. Will definitely use GB Dec again.
Very pleased with the work carried out. A high standard of finish on paint work. A very nice courteous person would recommend.
This work was undertaken extremely well to very high standards would recommend this company fantastic job. And under pressure in a working environment but was kept to Timescale Highly skilled painting company would use again most definitely
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Colchester
Across 50 rated painters / decorators in Colchester, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Painter / decorator in Colchester, Essex.
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Review volume: Low · 3
Evidence breadth: 1 independent public source
Profile status: Listed
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Common questions about GB Dec
What do customers say about GB Dec?
GB Dec has 3 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know GB Dec's reviews are genuine?
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What does GB Dec specialise in?
GB Dec lists specialist services including Painter / Decorator. 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 GB Dec been trading?
GB Dec has been reviewed on public sources since 2019.