“I met James 7 years ago, and he’s been my go-to decorator ever since. His work is brilliant. Beyond decorating, he repaired severely damaged walls, cupboards, and a damaged bathtub panel, leaving them in like-new condition. James is efficient with unmatched attention to detail. What sets him apart is his knowledge; he always advises on the best materials, like hard-wearing paints to easily clean mess off walls in the kitchen or my kid's room. He is a delight to deal with and a total professional. I cannot recommend him highly enough!"”
Public evidence profile
JG Decorators
Trust Score
46out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 47 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume47
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say34.3 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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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade47 reviews
Highlights
“James did a wonderful job making good and repainting my home’s front facade. He works to a very high standard and ensured that areas which needed to be kept paint free were well protected. He had to do a lot of filling to stabilise the surface and the end result is fantastic. He works in a clean & tidy manner. I really appreciated James’s flexibility as we had bad weather which impacted when the job could start and James was able to rearrange his schedule to account for this. Overall, I’m hugely impressed and will be calling on James for all my future decorating needs.”
“We have used JG for a number of years now and have found him to be v professional and knowledgeable. His work is of a very high quality and would recommend without any hesitation. He has done work for my whole family and will back next year in the spring for some internal decorating. His understanding of products and their quality is excellent”
Detailed reviews
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I met James 7 years ago, and he’s been my go-to decorator ever since. His work is brilliant. Beyond decorating, he repaired severely damaged walls, cupboards, and a damaged bathtub panel, leaving them in like-new condition. James is efficient with unmatched attention to detail. What sets him apart is his knowledge; he always advises on the best materials, like hard-wearing paints to easily clean mess off walls in the kitchen or my kid's room. He is a delight to deal with and a total professional. I cannot recommend him highly enough!"
James did a wonderful job making good and repainting my home’s front facade. He works to a very high standard and ensured that areas which needed to be kept paint free were well protected. He had to do a lot of filling to stabilise the surface and the end result is fantastic. He works in a clean & tidy manner. I really appreciated James’s flexibility as we had bad weather which impacted when the job could start and James was able to rearrange his schedule to account for this. Overall, I’m hugely impressed and will be calling on James for all my future decorating needs.
We have used JG for a number of years now and have found him to be v professional and knowledgeable. His work is of a very high quality and would recommend without any hesitation. He has done work for my whole family and will back next year in the spring for some internal decorating. His understanding of products and their quality is excellent
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for carpenters / joiners in Welling
Across 31 carpenters / joiners in Welling, 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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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“His work is brilliant.” · Checkatrade, 2 Feb 2026
“His work is of a very high quality” · Checkatrade, 18 Jul 2025
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About
Painter / decorator in Welling.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPainting / DecoratingSpecialist Paint EffectsTimber Resin RepairsTimber RestorationWall MuralsWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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Welling
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Is JG Decorators a legitimate business?
JG Decorators has 47 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 JG Decorators?
JG Decorators has 47 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Has JG Decorators had recent public reviews?
JG Decorators 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 JG Decorators specialise in?
JG Decorators lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Painting / Decorating, Specialist Paint Effects, 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.
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