Painter / decorator
Sheppard's Painting & Decorating
Trust score
50out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 16
Evidence breadth1 independent public source
Profile statusListed
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What customers say
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"Martin was an absolute joy to have in my home. I work from home and he was so considerate the entire time, and I would have felt comfortable with him there even if I weren't in. The quote was very reasonable for what I wanted, and there were no unexpected costs as the job progressed. He did an amazing job -- he's very detail-orientated and was patient with me while I made decisions on what I wanted (and very helpful with suggestions). The finished room looks fabulous and I'll be hiring him again should he be available for the other rooms in the house. All in all, couldn't rate him higher!"
"Martin did an excellent job prepping and painting my hallway. He also hung a wallpaper mural perfectly. He was very professional, clean and tidy. I am very pleased with the work he did for me and would highly recommend."
"Martin was a compete professional he completes. A bathroom and a bedroom with a feature wall papered wall. The standard of work was excellent, kept to the times agreed, exceptionally trustworthy leaving him to complete the work while we worked. Very tidy kept the house clear and tidy and wouldn't have known he had been there when he left. Highly recommended"
Detailed reviews
Martin was an absolute joy to have in my home. I work from home and he was so considerate the entire time, and I would have felt comfortable with him there even if I weren't in. The quote was very reasonable for what I wanted, and there were no unexpected costs as the job progressed. He did an amazing job -- he's very detail-orientated and was patient with me while I made decisions on what I wanted (and very helpful with suggestions). The finished room looks fabulous and I'll be hiring him again should he be available for the other rooms in the house. All in all, couldn't rate him higher!
Martin did an excellent job prepping and painting my hallway. He also hung a wallpaper mural perfectly. He was very professional, clean and tidy. I am very pleased with the work he did for me and would highly recommend.
Martin was a compete professional he completes. A bathroom and a bedroom with a feature wall papered wall. The standard of work was excellent, kept to the times agreed, exceptionally trustworthy leaving him to complete the work while we worked. Very tidy kept the house clear and tidy and wouldn't have known he had been there when he left. Highly recommended
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Colchester
Across 50 painters / decorators in Colchester, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Review volume: Low · 16
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What do customers say about Sheppard's Painting & Decorating?
Sheppard's Painting & Decorating has 16 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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How long has Sheppard's Painting & Decorating been trading?
Sheppard's Painting & Decorating has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.