Painter / decorator
Thorpe and Sons Painting & Decorating
Trust score
46out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volumeLow · 3
Evidence breadth1 independent public source
Profile statusListed
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4.9out of 5
Highlights
"Derek is an exceptional decorator, embodying the qualities of an old-school hard worker who is both quick and efficient. He transformed the children's room with beautiful wallpaper, painted all the ceilings and walls with fresh white paint, and added a touch of green to the built-in bed. Additionally, he assisted me with the finishing touches, such as hanging curtain rails. Derek also decorated my spare room, corridors, hallway, and main bedroom. Understanding my busy work schedule, he helped move items out of each room and was wonderful with my children and dog. No request was too much for"
"We have used Derek for a couple of years for external and internal jobs, most recently for redecorating kitchen. He is an excellent worker with real pride in his work but very quick and efficient. Always a fair price for the work too. I almost hesitate to recommend him too highly in case he gets too busy to come for our next project!"
"We found Derek Thorpe on your register & invited him to provide a written a quotation for the works. We accepted this & they carried out all the works plus extra items in a friendly professional manor to a high standard including working times to suit us /moving /replacing all furniture/fittings leaving our house clean /tidy each day. We both highly recommend Derek & his team, We have booked him for next years works regards PAT & CHRIS MARKLEY"
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We found Derek Thorpe on your register & invited him to provide a written a quotation for the works. We accepted this & they carried out all the works plus extra items in a friendly professional manor to a high standard including working times to suit us /moving /replacing all furniture/fittings leaving our house clean /tidy each day. We both highly recommend Derek & his team, We have booked him for next years works regards PAT & CHRIS MARKLEY
Derek is an exceptional decorator, embodying the qualities of an old-school hard worker who is both quick and efficient. He transformed the children's room with beautiful wallpaper, painted all the ceilings and walls with fresh white paint, and added a touch of green to the built-in bed. Additionally, he assisted me with the finishing touches, such as hanging curtain rails. Derek also decorated my spare room, corridors, hallway, and main bedroom. Understanding my busy work schedule, he helped move items out of each room and was wonderful with my children and dog. No request was too much for
We have used Derek for a couple of years for external and internal jobs, most recently for redecorating kitchen. He is an excellent worker with real pride in his work but very quick and efficient. Always a fair price for the work too. I almost hesitate to recommend him too highly in case he gets too busy to come for our next project!
Local context
Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Croydon
Across 94 rated painters / decorators in Croydon, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
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Review volume: Low · 3
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