“Graham came to quote, he listens, advises, is knowledgeable, polite and trustworthy. We received a prompt written detailed quote which was reasonable for the work involved. We agreed a start date, Graham kept in touch and started the work as planned. Graham completed all the prep, supplied the paint and has done a fantastic job, he covers the units and leaves everything clean and tidy. Graham is very hard working, takes pride in his work, he is pleasant, courteous and completes his work to a very high standard. We are extremely happy with the finished job and would recommend.”
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
GMW Decorating Services
Trust Score
45out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 35 reviews
- Reviewed 7 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume35
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say33.3 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade35 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“GMW were recommended to us. We are delighted with the result for our hall, stairs and landing. Precision preparation and painting, kept us informed every step of the way. Excellent professional service and already booked again for the New Year! (Leeds 15)”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for GMW Decorating Services, including the highlights above. The 35 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Graham came to quote, he listens, advises, is knowledgeable, polite and trustworthy. We received a prompt written detailed quote which was reasonable for the work involved. We agreed a start date, Graham kept in touch and started the work as planned. Graham completed all the prep, supplied the paint and has done a fantastic job, he covers the units and leaves everything clean and tidy. Graham is very hard working, takes pride in his work, he is pleasant, courteous and completes his work to a very high standard. We are extremely happy with the finished job and would recommend.
GMW were recommended to us. We are delighted with the result for our hall, stairs and landing. Precision preparation and painting, kept us informed every step of the way. Excellent professional service and already booked again for the New Year! (Leeds 15)
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Wakefield
Across 23 painters / decorators in Wakefield, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Public evidence last checked March 2026
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In Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
Areas served
WakefieldWest Yorkshire
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Common questions about GMW Decorating Services
Is GMW Decorating Services a legitimate business?
GMW Decorating Services has 35 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 GMW Decorating Services?
GMW Decorating Services has 35 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is GMW Decorating Services rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate GMW Decorating Services by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where GMW Decorating Services is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know GMW Decorating Services' reviews are genuine?
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