James painted my downstairs hallway, living room, bathroom and kitchen. He was very professional and we are very happy with having our house ready for Christmas!
Public evidence profile
Home dec
Credentials & registries
CITY & GUILDS
Trust Score
37out of 100
- Rated 4.7 from 11 reviews
- Reviewed 7 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volumeLow · 11
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say23.5 of 60
Independent checks8.4 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials1.3 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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4.7out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability4.8
Communication4.9
Quality of work4.8
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade11 reviews · 4.7 avg
Detailed reviews
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I had James paint my upstairs bedrooms and hallway a couple months ago. Really good man. Impressive job done. Highly recommend.
James explained everything and very honest about the job.
Credentials and associations
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About
Painter / decorator in Westcliff on Sea, Essex.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingTimber RestorationWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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Areas served
EssexWestcliff on Sea
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Common questions about Home dec
Is Home dec a legitimate business?
Home dec has 11 independent public reviews, rated 4.7 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 If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.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 Home dec?
Home dec has 11 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Home dec rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Home dec by category: Reliability 4.8 out of 5, Communication 4.9 out of 5, Quality of work 4.8 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Home dec is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Home dec's reviews are genuine?
Home dec's 11 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.
Is Home dec qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Home dec, including CITY & GUILDS. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, CITY & GUILDS is City & Guilds: a long-established UK awarding body whose qualifications certify a tradesperson trained to a recognised vocational standard.
What does Home dec specialise in?
Home dec lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Timber Restoration. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
