# RDS Painting & Decorating

RDS Painting & Decorating is a carpenter / joiner in Southampton. Rated 5.0/5 from 521 public reviews across 1 named source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data cross-checked across named sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

## About
Verified painter / decorator in Southampton, Hampshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 521 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 521 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for carpenters in Southampton. Across 196 rated carpenters in Southampton, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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."
> — Gemma S (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Second time Richard has decorated at my mother’s house, excellent job as usual . . would highly recommend."
> — Anonymous (4.7, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Carpenter, Decorator

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 521 public reviews on this profile. (via Checkatrade)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 1 source profile for this trader. (via Checkatrade)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Accreditations shown: MTT is showing 1 credential or accreditation on this profile. (via Public credential evidence)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 1
  - Buy With Confidence
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire a carpenter / joiner
_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 verified credentials, 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: 07782 643608

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