“The work was completed ahead of the original schedule. The quality of the workmanship was of a very high standard. They always cleaned up after the day's work. They were very reliable and we were very happy to leave them alone in the house. Russell was very friendly and obliging and made suggestions about the approach to the work. He charged a very fair price. We can highly recommend him and his team.”
Public evidence profile
RGM Decorating Ltd
Credentials & registries
Which? Trusted Trader
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
53out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 34 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume34
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say33.1 of 60
Independent checks13.2 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0.8 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them8.3 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details4.1 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
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Where these reviews are published
- Which? Trusted Traders34 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“We have had many rooms in our house and the outside prepared and painted by Russ and his team and we are absolutely delighted with the quality of the work. Russ' preparation and attention to detail is first class and always results in an excellent finish to the work. It is also a real pleasure to have the team on site as they are totally professional and helpful and always leave the house as tidy and clean as when they arrived. We could not be more delighted and would always use Russ for any decorating work.”
“Water damaged ceiling repair and painting of kitchen and hall. A professional and personable trader with good communication. Job cost as per original quote. Skilled work and finishes and very tidy. Highly recommended.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for RGM Decorating Ltd, including the highlights above. The 34 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Russ and his team repainted the facia and soffit at the back of the house. They came on time, respected social-distancing and did a great job.
We were put onto Russell through our builders, and we're glad we were. Russell and his team decorated our entire house internally including repairing the walls in various places. The work was carried out on time, to budget and most importantly the quality of the work was excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
Over the past year Russ and his team have done a range of interior painting work at our house. The finish was excellent and Russ was knowledgeable and accommodating, going out of his way to help ensure work was completed on time so that we could move in without a delay. Would highly recommend.
We recently asked RGM to decorate our living room, master bedroom and en-suite, and we have been so pleased with their work. They were very professional and the quality of their work is outstanding. They worked neatly and efficiently, and the job was completed on time. We would not hesitate to recommend RGM, and we will definitely be using them again. Our only regret is that we didn’t find them sooner!
RGM did an amazing job re-decorating (Painting, wallpapering) our lounge, dining room, Hall and landing. From the moment I first contacted RGM, Russ was courteous, professional and attentive. Their standard of work is meticulous; after they stripped the old wallpaper they thoroughly prepared and smoothed the walls before putting up the lining paper then the new wallpaper. Russ’s wallpapering skills are second-to-none, every cut is precise. The finished result is beautiful. Russ and his team, Luke and Rick went above and beyond and they tidied up and vacuumed after every day. I wholeheartedly recommend RGM. As an added bonus, Bruno, my Labrador loved Russ to bits!
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RGM Decorating carried out complete external redecoration works on our Edwardian property: woodwork- including windows/doors, fascias and soffits; masonry and render; rainwater goods. Managed effectively and efficiently by Russ, he and his team (Luke and Rick) did an excellent and very professional job. Russ kept us informed and updated at all times and the team were polite and just got on with the job quietly, diligently and with real attention to detail, keeping the front and back garden clean and tidy, with tools and ladders secure. Though we redecorate every five years, we had not appreciated the deterioration of some of our timber windows which may have lacked the required preparation work in the past. RGM spent the necessary time - prior to redecorating - repairing, in addition to filling and preparing. Though this ultimately added to the costs, we believe in the longer term it is money well spent and will ensure the fabric of the property is maintained. We are carrying out internal building works soon and have asked RGM to quote for internal decorations which will follow. We would have no hesitation recommending Russ and his brilliant team!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Stevenage
Across 55 painters / decorators in Stevenage, 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
1Credentials and memberships
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
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Legal nameRGM Decorating Ltd
Company number08101386
Incorporated
Registered activityPainting & decorating
Official checkOn the public register
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About
RGM Decorating offers professional painting and decorating services to Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. We cover all aspects of interior and exterior painting and decorating , with a first class record and excellent customer service, we have always delivered nothing less than 100% satisfaction on our jobs. Offering an array of services to include : • Interior & exterior painting & decorating • High quality paper hanging • Hand painted bespoke kitchens & furniture • Coving & cornices • Airless spraying • Exterior protection • Approved & trained repair care contractor Why choose us? • We deliver a first class, fully qualified and insured service for both the home and commercial premises. • Our competitive prices mean you'll never have to break the bank. • We only use the best possible products on the market. • We offer free no obligation quotes.
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A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the painter / decorator services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2012 (14 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Company registered2012Website online since2012
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Common questions about RGM Decorating Ltd
Is RGM Decorating Ltd a legitimate business?
RGM Decorating Ltd has 34 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 RGM Decorating Ltd?
RGM Decorating Ltd has 34 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know RGM Decorating Ltd's reviews are genuine?
RGM Decorating Ltd's 34 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 RGM Decorating Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for RGM Decorating Ltd, including Which? Trusted Trader. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Which? Trusted Trader is Which? Trusted Trader: an endorsement from the consumer champion Which?, given to traders who pass its assessment process.
Is RGM Decorating Ltd a registered business?
RGM Decorating Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08101386), incorporated 12 Jun 2012, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
When was RGM Decorating Ltd's website registered?
RGM Decorating Ltd's website has been online since 2012, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.