Ian Squire Decorating painted a feature wall in my bedroom. He moved furniture, prepped and painted, then returned the furniture when completed. The job was done to my total satisfaction. I’m very happy. This is the second time I have used Ian’s services.
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Ian Squire Decorating Services
Trust Score
60out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 288 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume288
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say47.4 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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5.0out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade288 reviews
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I have used Ian’s services before and invited him back to quote on repainting our bedroom and office ceilings. These had been done before but we had electrical works to replace our ceiling lights so there were marks and fillers that needed sanding back. Ian did an outstanding job as usual and the quality of his work is great.
Ian is a really nice chap, helpful and pragmatic with quotes and suggested work. The quality of work is very good, and what us refreshing is the tidying up afterwards. Recommended.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Bournemouth
Across 115 painters / decorators in Bournemouth, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Customers who keep coming back: “I have used Ian’s services before and invited him back to quote on repainting our bedroom and office ceilings.” · Checkatrade, 2 Feb 2026
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About
Painter / decorator in Bournemouth, Dorset.
Services they list
Exterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingTimber RestorationWallpapering
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BournemouthDorset
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Is Ian Squire Decorating Services a legitimate business?
Ian Squire Decorating Services has 288 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 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 Ian Squire Decorating Services?
Ian Squire Decorating Services has 288 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Has Ian Squire Decorating Services had recent public reviews?
Ian Squire Decorating Services has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does Ian Squire Decorating Services specialise in?
Ian Squire Decorating Services lists specialist services including Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Timber Restoration, Wallpapering. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.