“We have used Mark again to carry out further redecorations, this time a bedroom and cupboard. Once again Mark carried out his work to a very high standard and if you are looking for a decorator who gives attention to detail I would not hesitate to recommend Mark .”
Public evidence profile
Mark Johnson Decorating
Trust Score
61out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 310 reviews
- Reviewed 8 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume310
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say49.1 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade310 reviews · 5.0 avg
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Detailed reviews
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We have used Mark again to carry out further redecorations, this time a bedroom and cupboard. Once again Mark carried out his work to a very high standard and if you are looking for a decorator who gives attention to detail I would not hesitate to recommend Mark .
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Poole
Across 38 painters / decorators in Poole, 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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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“Mark carried out his work to a very high standard and if you are looking for a decorator who gives attention to detail” · Checkatrade, 14 Dec 2025
“his work is of a very high standard” · Checkatrade
“always extremely reliable and efficient, with a high standard of quality.” · Checkatrade
“He is always on time and works without disrupting.” · Checkatrade
“always extremely reliable and efficient” · Checkatrade
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About
Painter / decorator in Poole, Dorset.
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Painting / Decorating
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DorsetPoole
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Is Mark Johnson Decorating a legitimate business?
Mark Johnson Decorating has 310 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.
What do customers say about Mark Johnson Decorating?
Mark Johnson Decorating has 310 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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What does Mark Johnson Decorating specialise in?
Mark Johnson Decorating lists specialist services including Painting / Decorating. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.