“Great, prompt service. Neil came around and quoted a very reasonable price, then we got the work scheduled in quickly. On the day, Neil arrived on time and very quickly got everything prepared and the wallpaper was hung by early afternoon. Neil cleaned up so that when he left there was nothing else for us to do apart from admire the wallpaper! Highly recommended.”
Public evidence profile
Neil Bull Ltd
Trust Score
61out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 291 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume291
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say48.7 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
- Checkatrade291 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“We have used Neil a number of times for decorating internally and externally. We have found him very professional, Neil’s work, punctuality and attention to detail is why we will always return to him in respect of future work”
“Neil is our go to painter and decorator. His workmanship is meticulous, he is tidy and the results are great. He has repainted our kitchen after a fire and sorted all the smoke damage, He has great wallpapering skills and has also painted exterior woodwork/windows / doors and soffits. Happy to recommend.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Neil Bull Ltd, including the highlights above. The 291 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Great, prompt service. Neil came around and quoted a very reasonable price, then we got the work scheduled in quickly. On the day, Neil arrived on time and very quickly got everything prepared and the wallpaper was hung by early afternoon. Neil cleaned up so that when he left there was nothing else for us to do apart from admire the wallpaper! Highly recommended.
We have used Neil a number of times for decorating internally and externally. We have found him very professional, Neil’s work, punctuality and attention to detail is why we will always return to him in respect of future work
Neil is our go to painter and decorator. His workmanship is meticulous, he is tidy and the results are great. He has repainted our kitchen after a fire and sorted all the smoke damage, He has great wallpapering skills and has also painted exterior woodwork/windows / doors and soffits. Happy to recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Southampton
Across 128 painters / decorators in Southampton, the typical rating is 5.0 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.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “Neil cleaned up so that when he left there was nothing else for us to do apart from admire the wallpaper!” · Checkatrade, 22 Dec 2025
“the wallpaper was hung by early afternoon.” · Checkatrade, 22 Dec 2025
“Neil’s work, punctuality and attention to detail is why we will always return to him in respect of future work” · Checkatrade, 15 Dec 2025
“His workmanship is meticulous, he is tidy and the results are great.” · Checkatrade, 1 Dec 2025
“On the day, Neil arrived on time” · Checkatrade, 22 Dec 2025
“Neil’s work, punctuality and attention to detail” · Checkatrade, 15 Dec 2025
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About
Painter / decorator in Southampton, Hampshire.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPainting / DecoratingTimber RestorationWall MuralsWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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HampshireSouthampton
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Is Neil Bull Ltd a legitimate business?
Neil Bull Ltd has 291 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.
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Neil Bull Ltd has 291 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 Neil Bull Ltd specialise in?
Neil Bull Ltd lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Painting / Decorating, Timber Restoration, Wall Murals. 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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