“We were so impressed with James' work redecorating our 3 bedroom house. James worked with our requirements and was so flexible throughout; offering advice when needed and adapting as he went due to a few unforseen challenges along the way! James' communication throughout was excellent. He was a pleasure to have around and was respectful at all times, keeping the areas he was working on neat and tidy. The house really feels like ours now. Thank you James, we would highly recommend you.”
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
James Walker Decorating Services
Trust Score
51out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 73 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume73
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say38.7 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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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
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade73 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“James has had the huge job of decorating practically our whole house after extensive building work. He is very professional, highly experienced and skilled in his work. James works to a very high standard, and keeps areas very clean and tidy. He is very considerate in working in someone's home, and is very conscientious in everything he does. We would definitely have James work for us again and recommend his work to our friends and family.”
“Excellent experience. James is a high quality decorator that is thorough and produced and great finish in our conversion. He leaves everywhere clean and tidy during the job and immaculate at the end. I cannot recommend James enough and will be getting him back to do further work in the near future”
Detailed reviews
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We were so impressed with James' work redecorating our 3 bedroom house. James worked with our requirements and was so flexible throughout; offering advice when needed and adapting as he went due to a few unforseen challenges along the way! James' communication throughout was excellent. He was a pleasure to have around and was respectful at all times, keeping the areas he was working on neat and tidy. The house really feels like ours now. Thank you James, we would highly recommend you.
James has had the huge job of decorating practically our whole house after extensive building work. He is very professional, highly experienced and skilled in his work. James works to a very high standard, and keeps areas very clean and tidy. He is very considerate in working in someone's home, and is very conscientious in everything he does. We would definitely have James work for us again and recommend his work to our friends and family.
Excellent experience. James is a high quality decorator that is thorough and produced and great finish in our conversion. He leaves everywhere clean and tidy during the job and immaculate at the end. I cannot recommend James enough and will be getting him back to do further work in the near future
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Aldershot
Across 23 painters / decorators in Aldershot, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Respectful and tidy in your home: “He leaves everywhere clean and tidy during the job and immaculate at the end.” · Checkatrade, 5 Dec 2025
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Painter / decorator in Aldershot, Hampshire.
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Exterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingWall MuralsWallpapering
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AldershotHampshire
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Is James Walker Decorating Services a legitimate business?
James Walker Decorating Services has 73 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 Walker Decorating Services?
James Walker Decorating Services has 73 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 Walker Decorating Services rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate James Walker Decorating Services 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 Walker Decorating Services is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know James Walker Decorating Services' reviews are genuine?
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Has James Walker Decorating Services had recent public reviews?
James Walker 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 James Walker Decorating Services specialise in?
James Walker Decorating Services lists specialist services including Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Wall Murals, Wallpapering. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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