# Smart Ideas

Smart Ideas is a painter / decorator in Cheltenham. Rated 4.9/5 from 82 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 50 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 4.9 from 82 reviews.

## About
Painter / decorator in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 4.9/5 | 82 |

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.

Most recent review: 9 months ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (4.7, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Painter / decorator

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Anti Vandal Coatings
- Door Stripping
- Exterior Painting
- Painting / Decorating
- Timber Resin Repairs
- Wall Murals
- Wallpapering
- Wooden Windows Stripped / Painted

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Cheltenham
- Gloucestershire

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 82 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## Before you hire a painter / decorator
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

## Contact
- Phone: 07445 386703

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