Carpenter
Smith Decorating
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume67
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
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Verified painter / decorator in Hailsham, East Sussex.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"We’ve had three rooms stripped and decorated so far by Gavin and Tony with more work lined up. They are professional, knowledgeable and really lovely people. We have been really happy with the work competed so far, everything is finished to a really high standard."
"Decorated 2 bedrooms that had not been decorated for 24 years. Lots of cracks in walls and ceilings. Tony did a very thorough and neat job and both rooms look great now."
"Smith Decorators recently transformed our hallway and landing, and we couldn't be happier. Since this is the main thoroughfare of our home, we were worried about the disruption, but the team was incredibly punctual, polite, and tidy. They cleared up at the end of every day and made sure the stairs remained safe for us to use. A professional, stress-free experience from start to finish!"
Detailed reviews
We’ve had three rooms stripped and decorated so far by Gavin and Tony with more work lined up. They are professional, knowledgeable and really lovely people. We have been really happy with the work competed so far, everything is finished to a really high standard.
Decorated 2 bedrooms that had not been decorated for 24 years. Lots of cracks in walls and ceilings. Tony did a very thorough and neat job and both rooms look great now.
Smith Decorators recently transformed our hallway and landing, and we couldn't be happier. Since this is the main thoroughfare of our home, we were worried about the disruption, but the team was incredibly punctual, polite, and tidy. They cleared up at the end of every day and made sure the stairs remained safe for us to use. A professional, stress-free experience from start to finish!
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for carpenters in Hailsham
Across 18 rated carpenters in Hailsham, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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✓Review volume: 67
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