“We had Pete round for approx 2weeks fully decorating our new kitchen and hall way/landing. Pete is a great guy and great decorator! We had a few issues following our kitchen being fitted which was stressful, but Pete went above and beyond and took over to solve all problems. Even work outside the agreed job we booked him for. Can't fault the work he has done, and would 100% book again. Really top man and so friendly. Thanks!”
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Vela Finishes
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- Rated 5.0 from 33 reviews
- Reviewed 8 months ago
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5.0out of 5
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Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work4.9
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- Checkatrade33 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Working with Pete was a pleasure. His work is excellent and he kept us informed of the any changes that needed to be made due to previous decorations work. I would highly recommend Pete to any customers who want to employ a highly qualified and professional individual. His work is also guaranteed for a year which implies trust in his work. We would have no issues in engaging Pete again.”
“The team were professional, tidy and the communication was great. They completed the work in the timeframe requested and to a very high standard which we are very pleased about. Highly recommended.”
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We had Pete round for approx 2weeks fully decorating our new kitchen and hall way/landing. Pete is a great guy and great decorator! We had a few issues following our kitchen being fitted which was stressful, but Pete went above and beyond and took over to solve all problems. Even work outside the agreed job we booked him for. Can't fault the work he has done, and would 100% book again. Really top man and so friendly. Thanks!
Working with Pete was a pleasure. His work is excellent and he kept us informed of the any changes that needed to be made due to previous decorations work. I would highly recommend Pete to any customers who want to employ a highly qualified and professional individual. His work is also guaranteed for a year which implies trust in his work. We would have no issues in engaging Pete again.
The team were professional, tidy and the communication was great. They completed the work in the timeframe requested and to a very high standard which we are very pleased about. Highly recommended.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Andover
Across 10 painters / decorators in Andover, the typical rating is 5.0 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
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“His work is excellent” · Checkatrade, 21 Aug 2025
“completed the work in the timeframe requested and to a very high standard” · Checkatrade, 4 Jun 2025
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Painter / decorator in Andover, Hampshire.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsArtexingCovingDoor StrippingDry LiningExterior PaintingFlat CeilingsInsulated RenderingK RendLath PlasteringLime PlasteringMonocouche Rendering
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AndoverHampshire
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Is Vela Finishes a legitimate business?
Vela Finishes has 33 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 Vela Finishes?
Vela Finishes has 33 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Vela Finishes rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Vela Finishes by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 4.9 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Vela Finishes is strongest, not just the overall average.
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What does Vela Finishes specialise in?
Vela Finishes lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Artexing, Coving, Door Stripping, Dry Lining, Exterior Painting. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.