Everything that Ben did was as promised. Very clean and tidy work and at a fair price. This was a small job.....en -suite bathroom, but he tackled it with complete thoroughness and gained a satisfied customer.
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Ben Smith Painting and Decorating
Trust Score
50out of 100
50 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from July 2023. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
Newest review July 2023
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say37.8 of 60
Independent checks8.3 of 30
Track record3.6 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them8.3 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
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- Checkatrade3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
Brilliant service not only a excellent paint job but Ben showed such kindness and understanding for my elderly brother
Ben with the help of his Dad, John, have just finished painting our hall, stairs and landing. We are very pleased with the results! They were friendly, accommodating and very clean and tidy workers. We will be using them again!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Horsham
Across 22 painters / decorators in Horsham, the typical rating is 4.9 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 5 customer reviews on Checkatrade. Analysis updated 18 Aug 2026.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “They were friendly, accommodating and very clean and tidy workers.” · Checkatrade, 25 Apr 2022
“Brilliant service not only a excellent paint job but Ben showed such kindness and understanding for my elderly brother” · Checkatrade, 29 Jan 2023
“We are very pleased with the results!” · Checkatrade, 25 Apr 2022
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Painter / decorator in Horsham, West Sussex.
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How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2022 (4 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
First public review2022Website online since2022
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Common questions about Ben Smith Painting and Decorating
Is Ben Smith Painting and Decorating a legitimate business?
Ben Smith Painting and Decorating has 3 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 Ben Smith Painting and Decorating?
Ben Smith Painting and Decorating has 3 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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When was Ben Smith Painting and Decorating's website registered?
Ben Smith Painting and Decorating's website has been online since 2022, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.