“Excellent job done with minimum fuss, no drama. Arrived on time both days and did the work at the agreed price. Thank you micheal”
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Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator
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Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
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- Rated 4.9 from 18 reviews across 2 review sources
- 1 credential shown
Newest review May 2023
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What customers say
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4.9out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade9 reviews · 4.9 avg
- Which? Trusted Traders9 reviews
Highlights
“Really great work. Mike is always flexible, brilliant outcomes, willing to undertake tricky bits of decorating and very reasonable pricing. Mike has completed many bits of work for me over the last 10 years in multiple properties. Always good quality work and a fantastic finish.”
“We were very pleased with Michael’s work. Completed on time, as scheduled. Price was competitive. Found Michael very pleasant. Would not hesitate to use him again.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator, including the highlights above. The 18 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Amazing - Reliable - Trustworthy - Competitive Rates - Would look to go back to Michael for any future work and recommend to friends and family
Mike has worked for us for around 30 years. That's how good he is. He's painted the interior and exterior of our last two houses several times. He's easy to have around the house, is clean and tidy, will suggest ideas when needed and is generally the best painter and decorator ever.
Mike has painted my home and also my workplace. Reasonable prices for good quality work he was originally recommended by a friend Next time we need a painter and decorator, we will be calling Michael.
Mike has painted and decorated our home a number of times over many years, both inside and out. We can always rely on him to carry out a high quality job. He is also able to turn his hand to a range of additional tasks including woodwork, plumbing and plastering.
Michael has decorated many of our rooms and the outside of our house. He is friendly, professional and reliable. His work is of a high standard and we are always pleased with his work. I would definitely recommend him.
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I needed a swift and efficient re-vamp of my training room during half term. Mike did a great job, leaving a perfect finish in super quick time
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in London
Across 1350 painters / decorators in London, 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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- 25 Jun 2026
Companies House registration
DissolvedCompany status needs a careful check
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Dissolved
Legal nameMichael Harvey Painters And Decorators Limited
Company number09255863
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About
Painter / decorator in Chatham, Kent.
Services they list
Painter / DecoratorExterior decoratingInterior decoratingPainting contractorsWallpaperingExterior house paintingWall Coatingspecialist finishes
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Areas served
ChathamKent
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Common questions about Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator
Is Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator a legitimate business?
Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator has 18 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Its registration on Companies House currently needs a careful check (Dissolved), so weigh the reviews alongside that. 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 Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator?
Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator has 18 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator's reviews are genuine?
Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator's 18 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator, including Which? Trusted Trader. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Which? Trusted Trader is Which? Trusted Trader: an endorsement from the consumer champion Which?, given to traders who pass its assessment process.
Is Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator a registered business?
Michael Harvey Painters And Decorators Limited appears on Companies House (company number 09255863), but its registration status needs a careful check. Worth checking: Dissolved. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator specialise in?
Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator lists specialist services including Painter / Decorator, Exterior decorating, Interior decorating, Painting contractors, Wallpapering, Exterior house painting. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
How long has Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator been trading?
Michael Cavanagh Painter & Decorator has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.
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