“Outstanding. The decorator went above and beyond, extremely professional, respectful and clearly takes pride in their work. The finish is flawless and the whole process was smooth and stress free. Couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend.”
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
VST Painting & Decorating
Credentials & registries
Dulux Select
Trust Score
57out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 156 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume156
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say44.3 of 60
Independent checks7.8 of 30
Track record5 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0.8 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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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade156 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Laurence and Tom painted and beautifully wallpapered our bedroom and en-suite in November. They have been absolutely meticulous to detail and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Very tidy, easy to have in your home and I am so happy with the end results. We will definitely be using them in the future, wouldn’t use anyone else now.”
“Rear bedroom painted, nice clean and tidy work. Excellent job by Vst painting and Decorating”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for VST Painting & Decorating, including the highlights above. The 156 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Outstanding. The decorator went above and beyond, extremely professional, respectful and clearly takes pride in their work. The finish is flawless and the whole process was smooth and stress free. Couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend.
Laurence and Tom painted and beautifully wallpapered our bedroom and en-suite in November. They have been absolutely meticulous to detail and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Very tidy, easy to have in your home and I am so happy with the end results. We will definitely be using them in the future, wouldn’t use anyone else now.
Rear bedroom painted, nice clean and tidy work. Excellent job by Vst painting and Decorating
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for painters / decorators in Ware
Across 24 painters / decorators in Ware, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “nice clean and tidy work.” · Checkatrade, 11 Nov 2025
“The finish is flawless” · Checkatrade, 6 Dec 2025
“They have been absolutely meticulous to detail” · Checkatrade, 19 Nov 2025
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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- Source checked
- 18 Mar 2026
Sources
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Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
Painter / decorator in Ware, Hertfordshire.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingTimber RestorationWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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Areas served
HertfordshireWare
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Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about VST Painting & Decorating
Is VST Painting & Decorating a legitimate business?
VST Painting & Decorating has 156 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 VST Painting & Decorating?
VST Painting & Decorating has 156 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 VST Painting & Decorating rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate VST Painting & Decorating by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where VST Painting & Decorating is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know VST Painting & Decorating's reviews are genuine?
VST Painting & Decorating's 156 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has VST Painting & Decorating had recent public reviews?
VST Painting & Decorating has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Is VST Painting & Decorating qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for VST Painting & Decorating, including Dulux Select. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.
What does VST Painting & Decorating specialise in?
VST Painting & Decorating lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Timber Restoration. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.