Decorator
A. L. SMITH
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume67
Source diversity1 source
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Andy was professional, reliable, and efficient, completing a complex job with skill and precision. He listened closely to our vision and brought it to life, transforming our spaces beautifully. Working while we lived in the home, he was clean, respectful, and made us feel comfortable. Andy’s communication, punctuality, and workmanship were exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, trustworthy decorator Beyond his skill, Andy is genuinely a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!"
"Andy did a great job. Was punctual, very knowledgeable about his trade and finished the work to a high standard. Would hire again without hesitation. Thanks Andy."
"Andy's papering was first class and I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Always professional and tidy in his work as well as helpful when we were deciding which paper to choose. Don't hesitate to hire him. Many thanks Andy."
Detailed reviews
Andy was professional, reliable, and efficient, completing a complex job with skill and precision. He listened closely to our vision and brought it to life, transforming our spaces beautifully. Working while we lived in the home, he was clean, respectful, and made us feel comfortable. Andy’s communication, punctuality, and workmanship were exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, trustworthy decorator Beyond his skill, Andy is genuinely a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
Andy did a great job. Was punctual, very knowledgeable about his trade and finished the work to a high standard. Would hire again without hesitation. Thanks Andy.
Andy's papering was first class and I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Always professional and tidy in his work as well as helpful when we were deciding which paper to choose. Don't hesitate to hire him. Many thanks Andy.
Andy was fantastic. Really helpful, really efficient, and I am delighted with the job he has done in my flat. Everything has been left neat and tidy, he worked around my schedule and kept all of my furniture and valuables protected, and was generally a pleasure to have in the house. I would look no further in the future!
Alan was friendly and professional. Completing the job quickly.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for decorators in Woodford Green
Across 6 rated decorators in Woodford Green, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
About
Dear customer, i have been decorating since 1980 and served an apprenticeship. Experience in residential, commercial- offices, local government, M.O.D, refu
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✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 67
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