“James and his team did a wonderful job painting my one bed flat. They got it done super quick, as I had a deadline, but didn't drop their standards. All looks great, and they communicated well throughout, so I always knew what was going on. Reasonably priced too. Thanks guys, I will defo use you again.”
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Island Decor
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- Rated 5.0 from 52 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication4.9
Quality of work4.8
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade52 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Really happy with the work and perhaps more importantly, lovely people to have working in your home. Would definitely use again.”
“Island Decor were fantastic, they did a very professional job, they were reliable, helpful and went above & beyond to make sure we were happy. We would definitely recommend them.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Island Decor, including the highlights above. The 52 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
James and his team did a wonderful job painting my one bed flat. They got it done super quick, as I had a deadline, but didn't drop their standards. All looks great, and they communicated well throughout, so I always knew what was going on. Reasonably priced too. Thanks guys, I will defo use you again.
Really happy with the work and perhaps more importantly, lovely people to have working in your home. Would definitely use again.
Island Decor were fantastic, they did a very professional job, they were reliable, helpful and went above & beyond to make sure we were happy. We would definitely recommend them.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for carpenters / joiners in Barry
Across 5 carpenters / joiners in Barry, the typical rating is 4.6 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Painter / decorator in Barry, South Glamorgan.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingTimber Resin RepairsTimber RestorationWall MuralsWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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BarrySouth Glamorgan
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Is Island Decor a legitimate business?
Island Decor has 52 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 Island Decor?
Island Decor has 52 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Island Decor rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Island Decor by category: Reliability 5.0 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 Island Decor is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Island Decor's reviews are genuine?
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Has Island Decor had recent public reviews?
Island Decor 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 Island Decor specialise in?
Island Decor lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Timber Resin Repairs. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.