# I Hodgson & Co

I Hodgson & Co is a painter / decorator in Edinburgh. Rated 4.9/5 from 86 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 54 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 4.9 from 86 reviews.

5 reviews in the last 12 months.

They state they've been established since 1980, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2023. Worth asking them about the gap.

## About
Ian Hodgson & Co is a painter and decorator firm based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Established in 1980, we are an experienced company who offer a complete decorating business in our local area. We will undertake both private and commercial work. No job is too small. We pride ourselves on offering a reliable, honest and professional service at a reasonable price. We believe quality counts and we will always leave a first class job. During consultations with our clients, we will ensure we understand the clients requirements and will offer expert advice when required.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Which? Trusted Traders | 4.9/5 | 86 |

Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Edinburgh. Across 77 painters / decorators in Edinburgh, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 6 months ago.

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "Turned up promptly at the agreed time every morning." · Which? Trusted Traders
- **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "Professional approach to the job, excellent workmanship, care and attention to detailed finishing" · Which? Trusted Traders

_Respectful and tidy in your home (2 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "Arrived on time everyday and left the property clean and tidy at the end of each day." · Which? Trusted Traders

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Professional (mentioned in 36% of reviews we've read)
- Punctual (mentioned in 36% of reviews we've read)
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 28% of reviews we've read)
- Tidy & clean (mentioned in 28% of reviews we've read)

## Trades
Painter / decorator, Plasterer

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Exterior decorating
- Interior decorating
- Painting contractors
- Wallpapering
- varnishing
- wallpaper hanging specialists
- sign writing

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 86 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 1 (none currently verifiable)
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Website online since 2015 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Which? Trusted Traders
- Public evidence last checked June 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Insurance: fully insured
- Guarantee: Guaranteed workmanship

## Opening hours
- Source: Which? Trusted Traders
- Open 7 days a week
- Monday–Sunday: 8am–8pm

## Before you hire a painter / decorator
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

## Contact
- Phone: 0131 441 6524
- Website: https://www.ianhodgsonpaintersanddecorators.co.uk/

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