“Hall and lounge prepared and painted from top to bottom. Dave is very reliable , helpful, a tidy worker and very nice. Highly recommend.”
Public evidence profile
Semples Painting & Decorating
Trust Score
54out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 112 reviews
- Reviewed 8 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume112
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say41.9 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade112 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Highly recommend! Dave was quick, very precise and super tidy. Great communication and impressive execution. Mega happy with our new wallpaper. Thank you ☺️ Magdalena”
“Needed several ceilings repainted. Dave gave a very competitive quote, sorted the ceilings out to a very high standard and was very conscientious about keeping the place clean as he worked. I’d definitely recommend him and will use him again if I need a decorator.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Semples Painting & Decorating, including the highlights above. The 112 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Hall and lounge prepared and painted from top to bottom. Dave is very reliable , helpful, a tidy worker and very nice. Highly recommend.
Highly recommend! Dave was quick, very precise and super tidy. Great communication and impressive execution. Mega happy with our new wallpaper. Thank you ☺️ Magdalena
Needed several ceilings repainted. Dave gave a very competitive quote, sorted the ceilings out to a very high standard and was very conscientious about keeping the place clean as he worked. I’d definitely recommend him and will use him again if I need a decorator.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Poole
Across 38 painters / decorators in Poole, 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: “was very conscientious about keeping the place clean as he worked.” · Checkatrade, 19 Apr 2024
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About
Painter / decorator in Poole, Dorset.
Services they list
Door StrippingExterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingSpecialist Paint EffectsTimber Resin RepairsTimber RestorationWall MuralsWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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DorsetPoole
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Common questions about Semples Painting & Decorating
Is Semples Painting & Decorating a legitimate business?
Semples Painting & Decorating has 112 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 Semples Painting & Decorating?
Semples Painting & Decorating has 112 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Semples Painting & Decorating rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Semples Painting & Decorating by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Semples Painting & Decorating is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Semples Painting & Decorating's reviews are genuine?
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What does Semples Painting & Decorating specialise in?
Semples Painting & Decorating lists specialist services including Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Specialist Paint Effects, 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.