“John was excellent so professional and friendly. We will definitely use him again, highly recommended and very professional finish.”
Public evidence profile
John Murray Specialist Decorator
Trust Score
58out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 218 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume218
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say46.2 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
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade218 reviews
Highlights
“I am very happy to recommend John and Danny who decorated our drawing room, including wallpapering. The job was completed on time, with a high level of skill but also with an understanding of the character and age of the room. If any unforeseen things occur or they can see a solution to something, they will go above and beyond to be helpful. I look forward to working with them on more projects next year.”
“We’re so grateful to John for all his excellent work. We asked John to decorate most of the rooms in our house, from wallpapering, painting and adding in a dado rail. All the work was done to an excellent quality and John was always willing to help and go the extra mile. We couldn’t recommend John enough and would ask him to help us out again with future work. Thank you!”
Detailed reviews
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John was excellent so professional and friendly. We will definitely use him again, highly recommended and very professional finish.
I am very happy to recommend John and Danny who decorated our drawing room, including wallpapering. The job was completed on time, with a high level of skill but also with an understanding of the character and age of the room. If any unforeseen things occur or they can see a solution to something, they will go above and beyond to be helpful. I look forward to working with them on more projects next year.
We’re so grateful to John for all his excellent work. We asked John to decorate most of the rooms in our house, from wallpapering, painting and adding in a dado rail. All the work was done to an excellent quality and John was always willing to help and go the extra mile. We couldn’t recommend John enough and would ask him to help us out again with future work. Thank you!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Colchester
Across 47 painters / decorators in Colchester, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
Painter / decorator in Colchester, Essex.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingSpecialist Paint EffectsTimber Resin RepairsTimber RestorationWall MuralsWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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Areas served
ColchesterEssex
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Is John Murray Specialist Decorator a legitimate business?
John Murray Specialist Decorator has 218 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 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 John Murray Specialist Decorator?
John Murray Specialist Decorator has 218 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know John Murray Specialist Decorator's reviews are genuine?
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Has John Murray Specialist Decorator had recent public reviews?
John Murray Specialist Decorator 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 John Murray Specialist Decorator specialise in?
John Murray Specialist Decorator lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Specialist Paint Effects. 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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