# H J Decorating

H J Decorating is a painter / decorator in Clacton-on-Sea. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 47/100

## About
Painter / decorator in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 3 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 3 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Clacton-on-Sea. Across 11 painters / decorators in Clacton-on-Sea, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 7 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Excellent workmanship. They painted the exterior soffits and facias to my property including dormas. They arrived when they said they would. They carried out the work to a really high standard. They were clean and tidy. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for any painting to be completed. I am more than happy with the work they completed and would definitely use again."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "They painted our new build house to a very high standard at the quote given prior to the work being started. Very reasonable price. They were very tidy workers. Good time keepers and very hard working. Many people who have come around our house have commented on the high standard of painting. Would not recommend anyone else."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Helped with choosing the right colour for the room, neat paintwork- cannot fault!!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Painter / decorator

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Painter / Decorator

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving (their own stated coverage — confirm they cover your exact address before you book):_
- Clacton-On-Sea
- Essex

## Independent verification
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- Review volume: MTT is showing 3 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire a painter / decorator
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