# Phillip Knowles Specialist Decorators

Phillip Knowles Specialist Decorators is a painter / decorator in Rochester. Rated 5.0/5 from 122 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

No Trust Score yet: newest review we found is from March 2020.

They state they've been established since 1994, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2017. Worth asking them about the gap.

## About
Painter / decorator in Rochester, Kent.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 122 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Rochester. Across 21 painters / decorators in Rochester, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 6 years ago.

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "Phil takes pride in his work and everything is to a very high standard." · Checkatrade, 14 Feb 2020
- **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "Each day Phil arrived promptly" · Checkatrade, 5 Feb 2020

_Respectful and tidy in your home (3 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "everything was always kept as tidy as it can be whilst painting!" · Checkatrade, 15 Mar 2020

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 45% of reviews we've read)
- Tidy & clean (mentioned in 31% of reviews we've read)
- Professional (mentioned in 25% of reviews we've read)

## Often reviewed for
_Job types repeatedly named in this trader's own public reviews:_
- Painting & decorating (7 reviews)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "So pleased with the standard of decorating in my living room. Phil went above and beyond in ensuring everything looked perfect - even fixing a light fitting and hanging pictures for me when the job was finished - and all for a very reasonable price. Thank you Phil."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "I was very impressed with the way in which Phil approached the decorating of my dining room and kitchen, in particular in the level of prep work that was done prior to putting any paint on the walls. His attention to detail was first rate and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to others."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Wow! The bedroom is transformed! From helping to move furniture to offering advice on colour choices, nothing was too much trouble. An absolutely fantastic job! Thank you so much."
> Source: Customer (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Painter / decorator

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 122 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Website online since 2010 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Emergency availability: 24/7
- Established: 1994 (32 years in business)

## Before you hire a painter / decorator
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

## Contact
- Phone: 023 9235 0016
- Website: https://www.phillipsdecoratorsltd.com

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Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/phillip-knowles-specialist-decorators
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