I can’t recommend Darren highly enough. He came out to quote for the job on a Sunday & communicated well between the quote & completing the work. He arrived promptly, was friendly & polite, did a very professional job & took away the rubbish. He will be the first person I call with any decorating jobs in the future.
Public evidence profile
Richards painting & decorating
Trust Score
37out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 11 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 11
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say25.4 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
- Checkatrade11 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
Darren is an experienced and professional decorator. We were very pleased with the painting of our window frames, sills and fascias. Darren worked to a high quality standard in a timely manner and also went the extra mile by advising us and then completing areas that we otherwise would have missed. Would definitely recommend. Great quality and brilliant workmanship.
Good communication, arrived spot on time, really nice guy & excellent job done. Really impressed with quality & finish. Would highly recommend
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Colchester
Across 41 painters / decorators in Colchester, 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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About
Painter / decorator in Colchester, Essex.
Services they list
Exterior PaintingPainting / DecoratingWall MuralsWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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ColchesterEssex
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Is Richards painting & decorating a legitimate business?
Richards painting & decorating has 11 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 Richards painting & decorating?
Richards painting & decorating has 11 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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What does Richards painting & decorating specialise in?
Richards painting & decorating lists specialist services including Exterior Painting, Painting / Decorating, Wall Murals, Wallpapering, Wooden Windows Stripped / Painted. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.