“painted bathroom .. perfect job” · Checkatrade
“Gary is very thorough and methodical as he works” · Checkatrade
Public evidence profile
Holcombe Decorating
Credentials & registries
T-Class
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- Rated 5.0 from 68 reviews
- 1 credential shown
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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
- Checkatrade68 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for painters / decorators in Ipswich
Across 35 painters / decorators in Ipswich, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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- 18 Mar 2026
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About
Painter / decorator in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsPainting / DecoratingWallpapering
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Areas served
IpswichSuffolk
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Common questions about Holcombe Decorating
Is Holcombe Decorating a legitimate business?
Holcombe Decorating has 68 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 If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.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 Holcombe Decorating?
Holcombe Decorating has 68 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How is Holcombe Decorating rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Holcombe Decorating 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 Holcombe Decorating is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Holcombe Decorating's reviews are genuine?
Holcombe Decorating's 68 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is Holcombe Decorating qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Holcombe Decorating, including T-Class. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.
What does Holcombe Decorating specialise in?
Holcombe Decorating lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Painting / Decorating, Wallpapering. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.