“I can highly recommend Dave. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Not only is he a master of his craft, he is reliable, his attention to detail is second to none and takes pride in his work. He completed what he quoted for in the agreed time and within our budget. He is well connected and everybody he suggested for other jobs we needed delivered quantity work. Thanks for everything Dave, we appreciate you! John and Steph.”
Public evidence profile
Smart Ideas
Trust Score
50out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 82 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume82
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say37.8 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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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade82 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“Having met Dave during his exterior redecoration of our apartments Regency building, we knew from his attention to detail that we wanted him to redecorate our apartment. The quality of his work is simply second to none, great advice on paint supplier/colour/finish and not withstanding the additional problems we had with our sash window degrading due to the apartment being unoccupied/being prepared for sale. Dave managed every aspect of this and not only completed the work on time, but within our agreed budget. Dave, we look forward to seeing you when we need to redecorate our new property.”
“Dave did a really great job. The finish was excellent and he worked very hard to meet the requirements. He genuinely wants to do a good job for his customers, and regularly checked in to ensure everything was in line with my needs.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Smart Ideas, including the highlights above. The 82 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I can highly recommend Dave. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Not only is he a master of his craft, he is reliable, his attention to detail is second to none and takes pride in his work. He completed what he quoted for in the agreed time and within our budget. He is well connected and everybody he suggested for other jobs we needed delivered quantity work. Thanks for everything Dave, we appreciate you! John and Steph.
Dave did a really great job. The finish was excellent and he worked very hard to meet the requirements. He genuinely wants to do a good job for his customers, and regularly checked in to ensure everything was in line with my needs.
Having met Dave during his exterior redecoration of our apartments Regency building, we knew from his attention to detail that we wanted him to redecorate our apartment. The quality of his work is simply second to none, great advice on paint supplier/colour/finish and not withstanding the additional problems we had with our sash window degrading due to the apartment being unoccupied/being prepared for sale. Dave managed every aspect of this and not only completed the work on time, but within our agreed budget. Dave, we look forward to seeing you when we need to redecorate our new property.
Local context
Rated 4.9, above the local average for painters / decorators in Cheltenham
Across 29 painters / decorators in Cheltenham, 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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About
Painter / decorator in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPainting / DecoratingTimber Resin RepairsWall MuralsWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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CheltenhamGloucestershire
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Is Smart Ideas a legitimate business?
Smart Ideas has 82 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Smart Ideas?
Smart Ideas has 82 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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What does Smart Ideas specialise in?
Smart Ideas lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Painting / Decorating, Timber Resin Repairs, 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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