“We have used Pete 3 times now & yet again he has carried out a fantastic job. Would highly recommend him. He is never late, very friendly & will discuss every aspect of the job. We will definitely be using him again.”
Public evidence profile
P Ellson Decorating Services
Trust Score
61out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 310 reviews
- Reviewed 11 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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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade310 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Peter painted the front of our house and front door. He was reliable, communicative and respectful. The house was weathered and not in a great state but he brought it back to a top standard and we're really happy with the finished look! I am a fussy customer and that was not a problem for him :-)”
“Pete has carried outwork for us many times. He takes a pride in his work, he discusses the work at all stages. He is punctual & reliable. He always clears up.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for P Ellson Decorating Services, including the highlights above. The 310 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We have used Pete 3 times now & yet again he has carried out a fantastic job. Would highly recommend him. He is never late, very friendly & will discuss every aspect of the job. We will definitely be using him again.
Peter painted the front of our house and front door. He was reliable, communicative and respectful. The house was weathered and not in a great state but he brought it back to a top standard and we're really happy with the finished look! I am a fussy customer and that was not a problem for him :-)
Pete has carried outwork for us many times. He takes a pride in his work, he discusses the work at all stages. He is punctual & reliable. He always clears up.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Portsmouth
Across 152 painters / decorators in Portsmouth, 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 4 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“He is never late” · Checkatrade, 5 Sept 2025
“He is punctual & reliable.” · Checkatrade, 8 Jul 2025
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In Portsmouth, Hampshire.
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