Painter / decorator
GJS Decor
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust score
47out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 3
Evidence breadth1 independent public source
Profile statusListed
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5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Gareth was professional throughout, got the job done in the time he said he would and done a great job. Turned up when he said he would which is a bonus with tradesmen and also provided valuable information for work moving forward. Thanks."
"Really happy with our freshly decorated bedroom and staircase. Gareth was very professional and polite. He took great care with the work he carried out and he also saved us a lot of hassle trying to do the high ceiling up our staircase. Highly recommend Gareth. He will definitely be my go to decorator from now on. Fantastic job!"
"Gareth has painted a few different rooms in our house, he is very neat and has done a great job every time. Our walls were a bit of a mess when we moved in and he prepped them and made them look good as new. And all cutting in has been perfect!"
Detailed reviews
Gareth was professional throughout, got the job done in the time he said he would and done a great job. Turned up when he said he would which is a bonus with tradesmen and also provided valuable information for work moving forward. Thanks.
Really happy with our freshly decorated bedroom and staircase. Gareth was very professional and polite. He took great care with the work he carried out and he also saved us a lot of hassle trying to do the high ceiling up our staircase. Highly recommend Gareth. He will definitely be my go to decorator from now on. Fantastic job!
Gareth has painted a few different rooms in our house, he is very neat and has done a great job every time. Our walls were a bit of a mess when we moved in and he prepped them and made them look good as new. And all cutting in has been perfect!
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Sunderland
Across 13 rated painters / decorators in Sunderland, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
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Painter / decorator in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
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Online since 2019. Their website domain was first registered in 2019, according to the public domain registry — an independent sign of how long they’ve been operating online (we checked this ourselves, it’s not a claim from their site).
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How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2019 — that's 7 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Website online since2019First public review2021
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Review volume: Low · 3
Evidence breadth: 1 independent public source
Profile status: Listed
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What do customers say about GJS Decor?
GJS Decor 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.
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Has GJS Decor won any awards?
GJS Decor holds 1 independent award, including Rated one of the 3 best painters and decorators in Sunderland. These are third-party awards — recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
How long has GJS Decor been trading?
GJS Decor's website has been online since 2019, according to the public domain registry — an independent marker of how long they have been established.
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