# Stephen Russell

Stephen Russell is a painter / decorator in Chelmsford. Rated 4.9/5 from 6 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 47/100

## About
Painter / decorator in Chelmsford, Essex.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 4.9/5 | 6 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 6 cross-checked total above._

Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Chelmsford. Across 73 painters / decorators in Chelmsford, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 7 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Planning to use again for more work soon, I was so happy with the value and quality."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "We would recommend this company, very reliable and courteous, he is our life saver and we use him for all our projects."
> — Anonymous (4.9, via Checkatrade)

> "Definitely use again. Hardworking. Listens to the customer and does what the customer wants."
> — Anonymous (4.8, 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:_
- Painter / Decorator

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving (their own stated coverage — confirm they cover your exact address before you book):_
- Chelmsford
- Essex

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 6 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## 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.

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