“I've used Steve a number of times for work at my home. Always delivers a top class job done in a good timely manner. Pleasure to have around and look forward to more work being done in the new year”
Public evidence profile
SJM Decorating
Trust Score
59out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 216 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume216
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say46.6 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
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade216 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Second time Steve has done decorating for us and did an amazing job as always. Great guy and very tidy and punctual.”
“From coming out to quote to finishing the job every thing was professional. Went out of his way to arrive early to help us going to work. Was clean, honest, trustworthy, reliable. Did a fantastic job, filled in the movement cracks from the recent construction. Would highly recommend and use again.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for SJM Decorating, including the highlights above. The 216 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I've used Steve a number of times for work at my home. Always delivers a top class job done in a good timely manner. Pleasure to have around and look forward to more work being done in the new year
Second time Steve has done decorating for us and did an amazing job as always. Great guy and very tidy and punctual.
From coming out to quote to finishing the job every thing was professional. Went out of his way to arrive early to help us going to work. Was clean, honest, trustworthy, reliable. Did a fantastic job, filled in the movement cracks from the recent construction. Would highly recommend and use again.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for carpenters / joiners in Leeds
Across 68 carpenters / joiners in Leeds, the typical rating is 4.8 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
What this trader's customers report about their jobs, in their own words.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “very tidy” · Checkatrade, 1 Oct 2025
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About
Painter / decorator in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingSpecialist Paint EffectsWall MuralsWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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Areas served
LeedsWest Yorkshire
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Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about SJM Decorating
Is SJM Decorating a legitimate business?
SJM Decorating has 216 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 SJM Decorating?
SJM Decorating has 216 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know SJM Decorating's reviews are genuine?
SJM Decorating's 216 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has SJM Decorating had recent public reviews?
SJM Decorating has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does SJM Decorating specialise in?
SJM Decorating lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Specialist Paint Effects, Wall Murals. 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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