“I would 100% recommend Richard to friends and family; he’s done a brilliant job of painting my flat (all woodwork including doors, rooms and ceilings apart from the bathroom). Communication was excellent throughout and left the place spotless at the end. All the prep was included in the quote, which he did a brilliant job of too.”
Public evidence profile
RDS Painting & Decorating
Credentials & registries
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Trust Score
60out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 521 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume521
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say50.1 of 60
Independent checks8.4 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials1.3 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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4.9out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade521 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“Richard painted my hall, stairs, landing, kitchen, bathroom and toilet with little disruption. I am really pleased with the finished work and he was respectful and professional throughout. Thank you for doing such a lovely job.”
“Second time Richard has decorated at my mother’s house, excellent job as usual . . would highly recommend.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for RDS Painting & Decorating, including the highlights above. The 521 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I would 100% recommend Richard to friends and family; he’s done a brilliant job of painting my flat (all woodwork including doors, rooms and ceilings apart from the bathroom). Communication was excellent throughout and left the place spotless at the end. All the prep was included in the quote, which he did a brilliant job of too.
Richard painted my hall, stairs, landing, kitchen, bathroom and toilet with little disruption. I am really pleased with the finished work and he was respectful and professional throughout. Thank you for doing such a lovely job.
Second time Richard has decorated at my mother’s house, excellent job as usual . . would highly recommend.
Local context
Rated 4.9, 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.
Credentials and associations
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About
Painter / decorator in Southampton, Hampshire.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingSpecialist Paint EffectsTimber Resin RepairsTimber RestorationWall MuralsWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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Areas served
HampshireSouthampton
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Common questions about RDS Painting & Decorating
Is RDS Painting & Decorating a legitimate business?
RDS Painting & Decorating has 521 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 RDS Painting & Decorating?
RDS Painting & Decorating has 521 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is RDS Painting & Decorating rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate RDS Painting & Decorating by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where RDS Painting & Decorating is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know RDS Painting & Decorating's reviews are genuine?
RDS Painting & Decorating's 521 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated 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 RDS Painting & Decorating qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for RDS Painting & Decorating, including Buy With Confidence. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Buy With Confidence is a scheme run by UK Trading Standards that vets and approves local traders, checking they trade fairly and within the law.
What does RDS Painting & Decorating specialise in?
RDS Painting & Decorating lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Specialist Paint Effects. 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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