Painter / decoratorLowestoft★★★★★4.9· 16 reviews · 2 independent public sources
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50out of 100
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50 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from August 2024. Weigh that age against the score.
✓Rated 4.9 from 16 reviews
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How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 16
Independent sources2 independent public sources
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How this score is made up
What customers say26.9 of 60
Independent checks14.2 of 30
Track record8.3 of 10
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Licences and credentials0.8 of 8.3
Ways to reach them8.3 of 8.3
Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
Photos of their work1 of 2.1
Industry recognition0 of 1
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4.9out of 5
16 reviews in public evidenceReviewed on public review sources since 2009Most recent review
Customers often mention
Tidy & cleanMentioned in 50% of reviews we've read
Friendly & politeMentioned in 31% of reviews we've read
ProfessionalMentioned in 31% of reviews we've read
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Which? Trusted Traders16 reviews · 4.9 avg
Detailed reviews
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Customer recommends this business
Perfection guaranteed
I was recommended to Silkline by my neighbour. He had decorated the whole of her house, and she could not recommend him highly enough. We had him quote for the repair and painting of our porch, which was in a sorry state with rotting wood in places. He explained all along what needed doing and how he could fix any problems. His estimate was very fair, and when he felt he needed to do more work, he informed us beforehand to ask our opinion and see how we felt before giving him the go-ahead. David is a true perfectionist and even hoovered our grass every night before packing up and neatly leaving his equipment where we had suggested. I could not fault him.
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Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Jackie and Andrew in Suffolk
Customer recommends this business
Professional, reliable and friendly
David from Silkline Decorating has recently completed the full re-decoration of our Victorian style lounge. We are absolutely thrilled and delighted with the end result. David provides a very reliable and professional service with great attention to detail. Nothing is too much trouble and he is able to provide valuable advice and guidance. We honestly cannot thank David enough and definitely recommend Silkline Decorating.
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
Jeremy
Customer recommends this business
Decoration of my flat
David Reeve of Silkline redecorated my flat. An estimate and timescale were provided in advance - the work was carried out to budget and on time. We discussed the paint to be used and the colour scheme. David is a true craftsman who always does an excellent job - preparing the surfaces with care before starting with the painting. Good quality paint is used. The finish is perfect. He does a professional job that will last. He is helpful and obliging and can be left to get on with the job, leaving everything tidy each evening. I have no hesitation in recommending Silkline Decorating.
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Customer Service
5 / 5
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
GIANPAOLO
Customer recommends this business
Great job and extremely tidy
David recently redecorated all our flat and he did an amazing job. He is reliable, trustworthy and skilled. The job was completed on time and in the agreed budget. Furthermore, he is extremely neat and tidy, clearing up tools and material each day. Very impressed and I highly recommend him for small and large jobs.
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
Janet Allman
Customer recommends this business
Exceptional work
David recently redecorated 2 rooms in my flat. His preparation and attention to detail are excellent and the finished result was wonderful. He is very friendly and helpful and is really good at using his skills and initiative to sort out any problems that arise. David is very neat and tidy and cleared up properly at the end of every day. He is reliable and always punctual. I have no hesitation in recommending him and plan to use him myself in the future.
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
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Jessie, Essex5.0 / 5 ·
Very pleased
Would not hesitate to use again. Very pleased with quality of work.
dimo38
Customer recommends this business
Exceptional Preparation and Finish
David has recently completed a re-decoration of the inside of my flat and it looks wonderful. To achieve this very high standard, preparation and attention to detail are the key factors. He is very helpful, flexible and an excellent problem solver. He was tidy and cleared up each day and I was impressed that at the end he cleaned my windows so i saw the finished result in the best possible light. I thoroughly recommend him.
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
Brian, London
Customer recommends this business
Exceptional quality work
David (Silkline) has just completed the external redecoration of our house. All was done to an extremely high standard. His preparation work is very thorough and the finish is excellent. Very clean and tidy in his work. He is very helpful, friendly, trustworthy and reliable. We would definitely employ David again and have no hesitation in recommending him for all decorating and general maintenance jobs.
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
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Customer recommends this business
A real professional!
David has completed both external and internal decorating jobs for us, all to an exceptionally high standard. He prepares thoroughly and the finish is as near perfect as is possible. Internally, he repaired and re-skimmed old Victorian plaster which had been papered over to achieve a good surface and finish. He has just completed the external decoration of our three-storey house for the second time. He is competent and willing to do small repair jobs, e.g. fixing a guttering problem and re-attaching a radiator to a wall. Everything is left clean and tidy! I have no hesitation in recommending Silkline.
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
Wendy, London5.0 / 5 ·
All work done for me has been exceptional
Silkline have done a great deal of work for me - interior and exterior all to the highest standard. I have no hesitation of recommending, indeed I have done to many friends, all of whom have been delighted. Trustworthy, reliable and a total professional.
Jane, London5.0 / 5 ·
Used for over 12 years
Contentious, thorough, helpful with additional work eg: issue with a gutter addressed and put right. Pleasant and agreeable trader.
Charlotte, London4.7 / 5 ·
No job too big or too small.
David redecorated and fixed the enitre outside of house and hallway.He's a perfectionist. Kind, thoughtful and friendly.
Ann, London5.0 / 5 ·
Clean & Tidy
Trustworthy, reliable and good attention to detail. I used them for plastering in the lounge, kitchen and hallway.
Michael, London4.7 / 5 ·
Brilliant results.
His internal decoration work is of a superb, professional quality. The preparation work is thorough and the finish unsurpassed. He is helpful in every way, leaving everything clean and tidy, and it is a pleasure to have him around.
mike robins
Customer recommends this business
Which? Local Review
David Reeve (Ha Silkline etc) did an extremely thorough and good job in completely renovating the outside of our Edwardian house. Not cheap but worth it.
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Customer Service
5 / 5
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5 / 5
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4 / 5
Mr Needoff
Customer recommends this business
Which? Local Review
David Reeve provides a very high quality service which is not over-priced. He is pleasant, reliable and works neatly and cleanly. We have no hesitation in recommending him.
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
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5 / 5
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 16 customer reviews on Which? Trusted Traders.
Customers who keep coming back: “Silkline have done a great deal of work for me - interior and exterior all to the highest standard.” · Which? Trusted Traders, 14 Mar 2016
Respectful and tidy in your home: “even hoovered our grass every night before packing up and neatly leaving his equipment where we had suggested.” · Which? Trusted Traders, 4 Aug 2024
Reviewers confirm: Finished on schedule. “The job was completed on time and in the agreed budget.” · Which? Trusted Traders, 7 Oct 2018
Reliable and punctualQuoted from 3 reviews
“He is reliable, trustworthy and skilled.” · Which? Trusted Traders, 7 Oct 2018
“He is reliable and always punctual.” · Which? Trusted Traders, 19 Aug 2017
“He is very helpful, friendly, trustworthy and reliable.” · Which? Trusted Traders, 6 Sept 2016
Good problem solvingQuoted from 3 reviews
“really good at using his skills and initiative to sort out any problems that arise.” · Which? Trusted Traders, 19 Aug 2017
“He is very helpful, flexible and an excellent problem solver.” · Which? Trusted Traders, 2 May 2017
“Internally, he repaired and re-skimmed old Victorian plaster which had been papered over to achieve a good surface and finish.” · Which? Trusted Traders, 3 Jun 2016
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SILKLINE DECORATING LIMITED is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameSILKLINE DECORATING LIMITED
Company number04991743
IncorporatedNot listed
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2003)
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About
Silkline Decorating was formed in 1986 in Lowestoft, Suffolk by David Reeve. David served a four year apprenticeship at Brooke Marine shipbuilders and Lowestoft college of Further education achieving craft and advanced craft certificates in painting and decorating. After spending 14 years in Lowestoft working on various contracts from Luxury yacht interiors to grade two listed buildings David moved to London and continued to carry out a wide variety of contracts. Silkline Decorating mainly specialize in domestic interiors and exteriors but will consider all enquires in the decorating field. The company is now based back in Lowestoft and although still serving long standing customers in the capital it is also aiming to provide a service to new customers in and around the Lowestoft area. Painters and decorators Interior decorating Painting contractors Wallpapering Exterior Decorating Exterior house painting
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Exterior decoratingInterior decoratingPainting contractorsWallpaperingExterior house painting
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Common questions about Silkline Decorating Limited
Is Silkline Decorating Limited a legitimate business?
Silkline Decorating Limited has 16 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 Silkline Decorating Limited?
Silkline Decorating Limited has 16 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Is Silkline Decorating Limited qualified and accredited?
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Is Silkline Decorating Limited a registered business?
SILKLINE DECORATING LIMITED is a registered business on Companies House (company number 04991743), listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Silkline Decorating Limited specialise in?
Silkline Decorating Limited lists specialist services including Exterior decorating, Interior decorating, Painting contractors, Wallpapering, Exterior house painting. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Silkline Decorating Limited's website registered?
Silkline Decorating Limited's website has been online since 2000, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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