Painters / decorators in the United Kingdom

Painters / Decorators

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126 painters / decorators across the United Kingdom, each compared on their reviews, verified credentials and named-source evidence across sources — independent evidence, no ads, no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring painters / decorators in the United Kingdom

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence — no ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Look for consistent reviews across several named platforms, not one polished profile.
  • Check any verified credentials, 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.

Which credentials should a painter / decorator have? See the guide →

How to judge a painter / decorator

Independent, no-ads guidance — the trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each trader’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Check the decorator is a member of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) — search free at paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk before you pay anything.
  • Ask to see proof of public liability insurance; it is not legally required, so many uninsured traders simply never mention it.
  • Ask for photos of real finished jobs — paint quality is visual, and a genuine decorator will have plenty to show.
  • If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check whether exterior repainting needs consent before the work starts.

Warning signs of a cowboy

  • Asks for a large cash deposit upfront with nothing in writing — the most common way rogue decorators disappear with your money.
  • No photos of previous work and vague or verbal-only quotes with no written breakdown.
  • Claims to hold PDA or Trade body membership but cannot give you a name to look up on the register.
  • Pressures you to decide on the spot or says another job has just come up — legitimate decorators do not need to rush you.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Are you a member of the Painting and Decorating Association, and can I look you up on their website?
  • Do you carry public liability insurance, and can you show me the certificate?
  • Can you share photos from a recent interior or exterior job similar to mine?
  • If my home is in a conservation area or is listed, have you worked on properties like that before?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy painter / decorator?
Compare the public evidence on each profile — how many independent reviews they have and across how many named platforms, the rating and how recent it is, any verified credentials, and the company record. A painter / decorator backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one with a single listing.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend painters / decorators for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Painters / decorators are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence — no one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review platforms and always shown with the source named — they aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a painter / decorator?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the painter / decorator, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence — it doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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