We recently had a new kitchen fitted and had sean round to come and decorate the kitchen and conservatory. We previously used sean and been very pleased with the work carried out. Nice clean work highly recommend.
Public evidence profile
SMJ Contractors
Trust Score
54out of 100
54 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from April 2024. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
Newest review April 2024
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 say43.1 of 60
Independent checks8.3 of 30
Track record2.8 of 10
See the independent checks
- 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
Done a lovely clean job done. Very pleased with work highly recommend
High quality work ranging from preparing to painting walls ceilings and woodwork. Very clean and tidy at all times. Excellent time keeping and very courteous resulting in a very good performance and quality service. Highly recommend
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Ashford
Across 32 painters / decorators in Ashford, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
What this trader's customers report about their jobs, in their own words. Analysis updated 12 Jul 2026.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “Very clean and tidy at all times.” · Checkatrade, 5 Feb 2024
Sources
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About
Painter / decorator in Ashford.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
See their work: Photo gallery (opens in new tab)
- Insurance: Fully insured
- Experience they state: over 40 years of experience
- Areas served: London
- Good to know: Free quotes · Family-run
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- Checkatrade · verify (opens in new tab)
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Independent checks
About this business
Website online sinceTheir website domain has been registered since 2017, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily the business.
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Common questions about SMJ Contractors
Is SMJ Contractors a legitimate business?
SMJ Contractors 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 SMJ Contractors?
SMJ Contractors 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.
How do I know SMJ Contractors' reviews are genuine?
SMJ Contractors' 3 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is SMJ Contractors insured?
They state on their own website that fully insured. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.
What areas does SMJ Contractors cover?
They state on their own website that they cover London. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
When was SMJ Contractors' website registered?
SMJ Contractors' website has been online since 2017, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.