“Attention to detail is outstanding, work was completed with the utmost care. Highly recommend.”
Public evidence profile · Checked April 2026
GL Decorating
Credentials & registries
TrustATrader Approved
Trust Score
41out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 13 reviews
- 4 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 13
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say26.4 of 60
Independent checks9 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0.8 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them8.3 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
Based on the 4 reviews with a star rating
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Where these reviews are published
- TrustATrader13 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Graham is very good. His work is super. We were extremely pleased with the results. He is discreet and reliable. We felt our property was safe in his hands.”
“Graham has been professional and accommodating from day 1. He provided a quote within 24 hours and was flexible in terms of fitting the job in. I had a full flat refurb with Graham taking care of all the painting including woodwork and skirting. The bedroom wallpaper was hung flawlessly. Nothing was too much trouble. I found Grahams pricing fair and worth every penny. I would highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Louise, Edinburgh”
Detailed reviews
Attention to detail is outstanding, work was completed with the utmost care. Highly recommend.
Graham is very good. His work is super. We were extremely pleased with the results. He is discreet and reliable. We felt our property was safe in his hands.
Graham has been professional and accommodating from day 1. He provided a quote within 24 hours and was flexible in terms of fitting the job in. I had a full flat refurb with Graham taking care of all the painting including woodwork and skirting. The bedroom wallpaper was hung flawlessly. Nothing was too much trouble. I found Grahams pricing fair and worth every penny. I would highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Louise, Edinburgh
Graham and team were exceptional with the work. Did it all so quickly and done really well.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Edinburgh Midlothian
Across 9 painters / decorators in Edinburgh Midlothian, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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- Source checked
- 26 Jun 2026
Sources
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Public evidence last checked April 2026
About
About us GL Decorating is a professional, reliable painting and decorating company based in Edinburgh, with over 30 years’ experience delivering...
Independent checks
About this business
Recently reviewed4 reviews in the last 12 months.
Website online sinceTheir website domain has been registered since 2016, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily the business.
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Common questions about GL Decorating
Is GL Decorating a legitimate business?
GL Decorating has 13 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 GL Decorating?
GL Decorating has 13 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 GL Decorating's reviews are genuine?
GL Decorating's 13 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has GL Decorating had recent public reviews?
GL Decorating has 4 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Is GL Decorating qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for GL Decorating, including TrustATrader Approved. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, TrustATrader Approved is TrustATrader's approved badge: awarded after it vets the trader's identity and background.
When was GL Decorating's website registered?
GL Decorating's website has been online since 2016, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.