“Richard painted my 2-bedroom flat in Pure Brilliant White and did an excellent job. He was very polite, clean and efficient throughout the day, and managed to complete the whole job in just one day which was really impressive. The finish is brilliant – the walls genuinely look brand new. He took care to keep everything tidy while working and was very easy to deal with from start to finish. I’d definitely use Richard again for any future painting jobs and would happily recommend him.”
Public evidence profile
Richard Lamb
Trust Score
59out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 224 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume224
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say46.8 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
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade224 reviews
Highlights
“Richard provided an excellent experience from start to finish. He was consistently punctual, professional, and courteous. Communication was instantaneous and transparent, and he finished the job exactly on schedule and within the quoted price. It is rare to find a contractor who is so respectful of your property and leaves the workspace so spotless at the end of each day. 10/10 service!"”
“Richard did a fantastic job of painting all interior walls, doors and radiators of a 4-bedroom house for us, including stripping some old wallpaper. He worked really hard and finished ahead of schedule, and his work looks amazing. His communication was great right from the first time I contacted him and he was polite and friendly throughout. I can't recommend him highly enough. Many thanks for a job really well done Richard!”
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Richard painted my 2-bedroom flat in Pure Brilliant White and did an excellent job. He was very polite, clean and efficient throughout the day, and managed to complete the whole job in just one day which was really impressive. The finish is brilliant – the walls genuinely look brand new. He took care to keep everything tidy while working and was very easy to deal with from start to finish. I’d definitely use Richard again for any future painting jobs and would happily recommend him.
Richard provided an excellent experience from start to finish. He was consistently punctual, professional, and courteous. Communication was instantaneous and transparent, and he finished the job exactly on schedule and within the quoted price. It is rare to find a contractor who is so respectful of your property and leaves the workspace so spotless at the end of each day. 10/10 service!"
Richard did a fantastic job of painting all interior walls, doors and radiators of a 4-bedroom house for us, including stripping some old wallpaper. He worked really hard and finished ahead of schedule, and his work looks amazing. His communication was great right from the first time I contacted him and he was polite and friendly throughout. I can't recommend him highly enough. Many thanks for a job really well done Richard!
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for painters / decorators in Burnley
Across 7 painters / decorators in Burnley, 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
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Respectful and tidy in your home: “leaves the workspace so spotless at the end of each day.” · Checkatrade, 4 Feb 2026
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Painter / decorator in Burnley.
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Exterior PaintingPainting / DecoratingWallpapering
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Burnley
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Is Richard Lamb a legitimate business?
Richard Lamb has 224 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 Richard Lamb?
Richard Lamb has 224 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Has Richard Lamb had recent public reviews?
Richard Lamb has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does Richard Lamb specialise in?
Richard Lamb lists specialist services including Exterior Painting, Painting / Decorating, Wallpapering. 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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