“Steve is an excellent decorator, very particular in doing full preparation, skilled in getting the detail absolutely right. And a pleasure to engage for my decorating. Always on time, worked a long day, cleaned as he went. Excellent end product, my hall, stairs and landing look great.”
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SB Painting & Decorating
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- Rated 4.9 from 310 reviews across 2 review sources
- 31 reviews in the last 12 months
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- TrustATrader176 reviews · 4.9 avg
- Checkatrade134 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“Steve did an excellent job of decorating our dining room, including all prep from bare plaster. Good attention to detail and very tidy.”
“I cannot speak highly enough about Steve and his work ethic. Old school, reliable, hardworking, honest and did an absolutely fantastic job completing well within the time frame. He transformed the property, using good quality paint, but did not charge a fortune. Would not hesitate to recommend him to my family and friends.”
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This is our second time using SD painting & decorating. Very pleased with the work - high quality finish, clean & tidy worker, reliable, friendly & trustworthy. Highly recommend.
The painting and making good areas of our kitchen were carried out efficiently and we are pleased with the end result.
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Steve, was great from first contact on Checkatrade till job was completed. Quick, clear communication, flexible for us on dates, and did a great job in our hallway and landing.
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Steve redecorated my entire house (and all woodwork and kitchen counters) and did the most fantastic job, going far above and beyond what he was initially asked to do around the house. All work has been done to a great quality and he was very thorough to ensure that we were really happy with the final product!
This person was everything you want when working in your home. He knows his suff. Worked good hours and did not spend time on his phone. A very clean worker.
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Thank you very much for the review both Dennis and Jennie. See you soon to decorate the outside of the front-door and the en-suite. Kind regards, Steve.
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Hallway and downstairs toilet
Steve was very Friendly and helpful. Work was done in a very professional way, he was quick and clean and will be back to do another job soon .
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Steve did a brilliant job painting our new house. Steve is trustworthy, helpful, efficient and we are so happy with his work. We have already got him booked back in to finish the last 2 rooms next year. Highly recommend.
Delighted with the redecoration of my home. Steve is friendly, professional and has impeccable attention to detail. He gave some great advice and was always attentive to what the customer wanted. Would highly recommend. Thank you.
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Thank you so much for the review Kristian - very obliged indeed! Was an absolute pleasure to complete this project and help restore your Victorian home to its former glory! A lot of preparation as expected and extremely challenging at times as with all properties built in this era. A fantastic customer to work for and thank you for your hospitality! Kind regards Steve.
Steve painted our landing, stairs, hall and dining room, and papered a feature wall in the dining room. He was very professional & conscientious throughout, so essential to ensuring an excellent finish. His work ethic was a prompt start and continuous focused all day working, so essential when decorating. Friendly and professional we have recommended Steve to our family and will use his skills again in 2026. Thank you Steve, Peter & Deidre.
Reply from the business
What a fantastic review both Peter and Deidre and thank you very much indeed for taking the time to leave one! Was an absolute pleasure to do this work for you and I adore the paper you’ve both chosen - very stylish. And special thanks to Deidre for preparing lunch and for the Christmas present; very kind of you both! Look forward to working for you next year. Kind regards, Steve.
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Steve was great. He gave as a quote straight away and managed to fit us in before Christmas which was perfect. He turned up every day on time and did a fantastic job we were so happy with the results that we got him to do another room . Will definitely be getting Steve back in the summer to do our exterior work.
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Steve did a great job redecorating our daughter’s bedroom in June - not a simple paint job as it involved ripping down the picture rail, filling some large dents in the wall and fixing the ceiling. He worked quickly and and we were happy with the finish. We rebooked him to redecorate our hall, stairs, landing and small office room. He was very helpful in providing suggestions of paint/finishes and managed to do a great job despite the lack of proper lighting due to our ceiling lights blowing! He was very tidy, clean and efficient and we were happy with his work. Would certainly recommend!
I had an excellent experience with S&B Painting Decorating and would definitely recommend them to everyone. They were extremely professional and friendly as well as clean and tidy. They will listen to what you need and will help you achieve it. Don’t hesitate to ask for a quote!
Bogdan and the team at S&B Painting & Decorating were exceptional from start to finish. They completed the full redecoration of our ground and first floors, including all painting, wallpapering, and several areas of plaster repair. Bogdan co-ordinated seamlessly with the plasterers and even took on some remedial plastering himself to keep the project on track. The quality of finish is superb — clean lines, perfect wallpaper joins, and a real attention to detail throughout. He worked incredibly hard, including over the Christmas period, to make sure we could move back in on time.
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This is the fourth job Steve has done for me and as usual his work was excellent. He a very professional worker, always turns up on time and works hard before clearing up and leaving the place clean neat and tidy. This time he faced a truly dreadful task with the preparation before he could even begin the actual decorating, much of it left by previous workmen but he just gritted his teeth and got on with it! And I am so pleased with the results. Thanks Steve. And thank you for the cake as well!!!
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Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Chelmsford
Across 64 painters / decorators in Chelmsford, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Recurring themes from 150 customer reviews across 2 review sources.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “He’s clearly dedicated to giving his customers a flawless finish and the best possible result.” · TrustATrader, 23 Dec 2022
“Always on time” · TrustATrader, 25 Mar 2026
“His work ethic was a prompt start” · TrustATrader, 11 Dec 2025
“He turned up every day on time” · Checkatrade, 9 Dec 2025
“Steve is an excellent decorator, very particular in doing full preparation, skilled in getting the detail absolutely right.” · TrustATrader, 25 Mar 2026
“Steve is friendly, professional and has impeccable attention to detail.” · TrustATrader, 16 Dec 2025
“Steve is meticulous, incredibly hardworking and has a keen eye for detail” · TrustATrader, 23 Dec 2022
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SB Painting & Decorating has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering Chelmsford and all Essex areas.
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Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingTimber Resin RepairsTimber RestorationWall MuralsWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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SB Painting & Decorating lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Timber Resin Repairs. 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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SB Painting & Decorating has been reviewed on public sources since 2016.