“Great workmanship, very clean, friendly & helpful, will definitely use him again.”
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Jim Cleary Decorators (JCD)
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- Rated 5.0 from 306 reviews
- 4 reviews in the last 12 months
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5.0out of 5
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- TrustATrader306 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Jim not only does an excellant job, he is reliable, efficient and pleasant.”
“I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Jim. Having never employed a decorator before, I was looking to find someone in whom I could have complete confidence. From the moment he arrived and throughout, Jim was always very polite and patient and made me feel very at ease in talking through the work with him at all stages. He was very hardworking, always punctual and has done a wonderful job decorating three rooms in my house. I have already booked Jim to come again and continue the decoration work in other rooms in my property.”
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Great workmanship, very clean, friendly & helpful, will definitely use him again.
Jim not only does an excellant job, he is reliable, efficient and pleasant.
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Jim. Having never employed a decorator before, I was looking to find someone in whom I could have complete confidence. From the moment he arrived and throughout, Jim was always very polite and patient and made me feel very at ease in talking through the work with him at all stages. He was very hardworking, always punctual and has done a wonderful job decorating three rooms in my house. I have already booked Jim to come again and continue the decoration work in other rooms in my property.
We have now used Jim to decorate our complete home on three occasions. He is a professional whose quality of work is exceptional. He is very helpful and polite. We would thoroughly recommend Jim.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Chelmsford Essex
Across 16 painters / decorators in Chelmsford Essex, 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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- 26 Jun 2026
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About
Unfortunately I no longer take bookings for exterior work! Jim Cleary Decorators is a small family run business based in Galleywood, Chelmsford, with...
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Common questions about Jim Cleary Decorators (JCD)
Is Jim Cleary Decorators (JCD) a legitimate business?
Jim Cleary Decorators (JCD) has 306 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 Jim Cleary Decorators (JCD)?
Jim Cleary Decorators (JCD) has 306 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Has Jim Cleary Decorators (JCD) had recent public reviews?
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Is Jim Cleary Decorators (JCD) qualified and accredited?
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Is Jim Cleary Decorators (JCD) insured?
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When was Jim Cleary Decorators (JCD)'s website registered?
Jim Cleary Decorators (JCD)'s website has been online since 2008, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.