"We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Umar. From the very beginning he treated our home as if it were his own. His dedication, work ethic and pride in his craft are genuinely rare. He worked tirelessly and with great care, especially on our bathroom flooring, taking his time to apply the sealant properly and ensure a flawless finish. He never rushed a single detail. What stood out most was his patience and calm approach, even when things required extra time and precision. Umar went far beyond what we expected. He custom-made a skirting board to make sure everything looked perfect rather"
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Shirley Builders
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Shirley BuildersVerified painter / decorator in Croydon, Surrey, rated 9.72/10 from 13 reviews on Checkatrade.
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"Did a great job decorating and was friendly and professional"
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Latest dated review27 Feb 2026
We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Umar. From the very beginning he treated our home as if it were his own. His dedication, work ethic and pride in his craft are genuinely rare. He worked tirelessly and with great care, especially on our bathroom flooring, taking his time to apply the sealant properly and ensure a flawless finish. He never rushed a single detail. What stood out most was his patience and calm approach, even when things required extra time and precision. Umar went far beyond what we expected. He custom-made a skirting board to make sure everything looked perfect rather
Did a great job decorating and was friendly and professional
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We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Umar. From the very beginning he treated our home as if it were his own. His dedication, work ethic and pride in his craft are genuinely rare. He worked tirelessly and with great care, especially on our bathroom flooring, taking his time to apply the sealant properly and ensure a flawless finish. He never rushed a single detail. What stood out most was his patience and calm approach, even when things required extra time and precision. Umar went far beyond what we expected. He custom-made a skirting board to make sure everything looked perfect rather
Did a great job decorating and was friendly and professional
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