Having done a great job decorating our outside we asked Peter from True Colours to decorate the interior of our home. He has totally transformed our old staircase and worked his magic in the hallway, dining room and landing. He is completely trustworthy and we were able to leave him to it. What a pleasure to return to a beautifully decorated home. We will definitely get him back to decorate the rest of our rooms later this year.
Public evidence profile
True Colours
Trust Score
44out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 31 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume31
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say31.9 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 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
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade31 reviews
Detailed reviews
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Excellent workmanship from Peter-would highly recommend
Peter has sanded, rust-treated and repainted our old heated towel-rail which now looks almost as good as new. He has also sanded and restained some of our wooden window sills to weather-proof them for the winter. All work completed as discussed and at the price quoted. Peter is a pleasant person to deal with and a very tidy, clean worker. We have used him previously for exterior work and are very happy to recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for carpenters / joiners in Basingstoke
Across 29 carpenters / joiners in Basingstoke, the typical rating is 4.8 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 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“He has totally transformed our old staircase” · Checkatrade, 2 Feb 2026
“All work completed as discussed and at the price quoted.” · Checkatrade, 17 Nov 2025
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About
Painter / decorator in Basingstoke.
Services they list
Door StrippingExterior PaintingPainting / DecoratingTimber Resin RepairsTimber RestorationWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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Areas served
Basingstoke
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Common questions about True Colours
Is True Colours a legitimate business?
True Colours has 31 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 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 True Colours?
True Colours has 31 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know True Colours' reviews are genuine?
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Has True Colours had recent public reviews?
True Colours has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does True Colours specialise in?
True Colours lists specialist services including Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Painting / Decorating, Timber Resin Repairs, Timber Restoration, Wooden Windows Stripped / Painted. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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