“Hired Karl for interior decorating and the quality was first class and all completed in one day. He was also very accommodating with scheduling to suit my availability, which I really appreciated. Polite, punctual, and left the house clean and tidy. Very reasonable price for the level of work. I have booked Karl again to paint the hall, landing and stairs and would recommend to others.”
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KSW Decorating Services
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Trust Score
36out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 7 reviews
- 4 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 7
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say22.9 of 60
Independent checks7.8 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0.8 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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- TrustATrader7 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“KSW painted three rooms and two hallways for me, including ceilings and frames/boards. Arrived when they said they would and completed the work on time.”
“Reliable and professional throughout. He kept excellent time, worked cleanly and tidily, and delivered a high-quality finish. Very pleased with the result.”
Detailed reviews
Hired Karl for interior decorating and the quality was first class and all completed in one day. He was also very accommodating with scheduling to suit my availability, which I really appreciated. Polite, punctual, and left the house clean and tidy. Very reasonable price for the level of work. I have booked Karl again to paint the hall, landing and stairs and would recommend to others.
KSW painted three rooms and two hallways for me, including ceilings and frames/boards. Arrived when they said they would and completed the work on time.
Reliable and professional throughout. He kept excellent time, worked cleanly and tidily, and delivered a high-quality finish. Very pleased with the result.
Lounge and kitchen painted, they did a great job, I was impressed by attention to detail, protection of floor and furnishings, cleanliness and tidying up. They went the extra mile. I’ve asked them to quote for further work.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for painters / decorators in Birmingham West Midlands
Across 48 painters / decorators in Birmingham West Midlands, 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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- 26 Jun 2026
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Public evidence last checked April 2026
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KSW Decorating Services is a professional team of painters and decorators based in Birmingham, serving domestic and commercial customers across the West...
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Is KSW Decorating Services a legitimate business?
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What do customers say about KSW Decorating Services?
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