John was very professional and approachable when he gave me my quote. When he started the work, he confirmed to me how professional he is. His wallpapering was pristine. He paid attention to detail and went over and beyond what I expected. I was scared of getting a cowboy in. I pulled out all the stops to prevent that from happening. John certainly wasn't a cowboy. His paintwork was of a high quality too. He wasn't imposing. He was trustworthy. (You knew nothing was going to go missing.) Came across like he'd been decorating for years and years.
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
John Gaffney Painter & Decorator
Trust Score
46out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 101 reviews
Newest review July 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume101
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say41.1 of 60
Independent checks0 of 30
Track record4.9 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them0 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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John is very professional. Arrived on time and his work is excellent. Felt very happy to leave him in the house alone. Cleared up after himself and was very respectful of our belongings.
Agreed a price and a date with John and wasn’t let down. Friendly, punctual and helpful. Very pleased with the job on completion.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for painters / decorators in Bolton
Across 28 painters / decorators in Bolton, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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John Gaffney Painter & Decorator has 101 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 If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
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John Gaffney Painter & Decorator has 101 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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