The whole experience with Mark has been very easy and we would definitely recommend them for any painting and decorating jobs. The price was reasonable and the quality excellent. We had one of their decorators Mark who was a credit to their company and did a great job and was conscientious throughout. Any additional work (of which there was very little) was discussed and priced fairly. Overall 10/10 from us and we would only use them for any future decorating we looked at doing.
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Mark Houlston (Yorkshire Decorators) Ltd
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- Rated 4.8 from 135 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
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4.8out of 5
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- Checkatrade135 reviews · 4.8 avg
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Excellent service throughout and the work is completed to a very high standard. Flexible dates and good communication are always helpful and reassuring. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mark's company.
Wallpapered and painted stairwell. Good job done at a fair price. I would recommend to anyone needing wallpapering and painting doing. 👍
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Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade. Analysis updated 24 Aug 2026.
Customers mention transparent pricing: “The price was reasonable and the quality excellent.” · Checkatrade, 15 Dec 2025
“The price was reasonable and the quality excellent.” · Checkatrade, 15 Dec 2025
“Excellent service throughout and the work is completed to a very high standard.” · Checkatrade, 10 Nov 2025
“Good job done at a fair price.” · Checkatrade, 27 Mar 2025
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Painter / decorator in Pudsey, West Yorkshire.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingSpecialist Paint EffectsTimber Resin RepairsTimber RestorationWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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PudseyWest Yorkshire
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What does Mark Houlston (Yorkshire Decorators) Ltd specialise in?
Mark Houlston (Yorkshire Decorators) Ltd 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.