“James did an amazing job with the painting and decorating, He was extremely helpful, easy to work with, and really knew what he was doing. Did everything he said he would and more, kept everything tidy, and made the whole process stress-free. You can tell he takes pride in his work, and it really shows in the excellent results achieved So happy with how everything turned out. I’d definitely recommend James to anyone, Great guy, top-quality work!”
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
James Home Solutions & Finishing
Credentials & registries
CITY & GUILDS
Trust Score
36out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 6 reviews
- Reviewed 8 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 6
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say22.2 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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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
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade6 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“James redecorated for us and was polite, professional and very hard working. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Work was completed to a fantastic standard. The cleanest and tidiest tradesperson I have met to date! Highly recommended. Will definitely be asking James to help with further renovations!”
“Really appreciate James tackling the kitchen ceiling with funky midcentury wallpaper. It looks quite cool. Good price and quick turnaround. Thank you again.”
Detailed reviews
James did an amazing job with the painting and decorating, He was extremely helpful, easy to work with, and really knew what he was doing. Did everything he said he would and more, kept everything tidy, and made the whole process stress-free. You can tell he takes pride in his work, and it really shows in the excellent results achieved So happy with how everything turned out. I’d definitely recommend James to anyone, Great guy, top-quality work!
James redecorated for us and was polite, professional and very hard working. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Work was completed to a fantastic standard. The cleanest and tidiest tradesperson I have met to date! Highly recommended. Will definitely be asking James to help with further renovations!
Really appreciate James tackling the kitchen ceiling with funky midcentury wallpaper. It looks quite cool. Good price and quick turnaround. Thank you again.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for painters / decorators in East Grinstead
Across 15 painters / decorators in East Grinstead, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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- Source checked
- 18 Mar 2026
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About
Painter / decorator in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Services they list
Exterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingSpecialist Paint EffectsTimber Resin RepairsTimber RestorationWall MuralsWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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Areas served
East GrinsteadWest Sussex
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Common questions about James Home Solutions & Finishing
Is James Home Solutions & Finishing a legitimate business?
James Home Solutions & Finishing has 6 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 James Home Solutions & Finishing?
James Home Solutions & Finishing has 6 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 James Home Solutions & Finishing rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate James Home Solutions & Finishing 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 James Home Solutions & Finishing is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know James Home Solutions & Finishing's reviews are genuine?
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Is James Home Solutions & Finishing qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for James Home Solutions & Finishing, 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 James Home Solutions & Finishing specialise in?
James Home Solutions & Finishing lists specialist services including Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Specialist Paint Effects, Timber Resin Repairs, Timber Restoration. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.