# John Gaffney Painter & Decorator

John Gaffney Painter & Decorator is a painter / decorator in Bolton. Rated 5.0/5 from 101 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 46 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 101 reviews.

## About
Painter / decorator in Bolton, Lancashire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | No rating shown | 101 |

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.

Most recent review: 1 year ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Punctual (mentioned in 80% of reviews we've read)
- Professional (mentioned in 60% of reviews we've read)
- Careful & respectful (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Agreed a price and a date with John and wasn’t let down. Friendly, punctual and helpful. Very pleased with the job on completion."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Painter / decorator

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 101 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire a painter / decorator
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

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Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/john-gaffney-painter-decorator
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