From the first contact Kev & Steve were first rate, professional and reliable. Arrived on time and stayed until the job was completed - absolutely fabulous job, chuffed to bits with the work they did. So impressed asked for estimates for more decorating to be done. First class job, would highly recommend. Thanks lads 👏
Public evidence profile
Urban Decorating Services Ltd
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
64out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 149 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume149
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say43.7 of 60
Independent checks11.2 of 30
Track record8.9 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 details4.1 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
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade149 reviews
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Urban Decorating Services Ltd, including the highlights above. The 149 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Kev and Steve are absolutely class lads. Their work is immaculate, they’re communication is brilliant and they’re dead friendly and professional. I’ll definitely be booking them again and would absolutely recommend them to anyone.
Kev and Steve were great! From first contact to end of job they’ve been friendly, thorough and reliable. Even giving advice on other jobs around the house. We’ll definitely use them again and would recommend to anyone looking for a decorators service
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Sunderland
Across 11 painters / decorators in Sunderland, the typical rating is 5.0 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.
“Arrived on time” · Checkatrade, 24 Jan 2026
“friendly, thorough and reliable.” · Checkatrade, 21 Nov 2025
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Urban Decorating Services Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameUrban Decorating Services Ltd
Company number11600240
Incorporated
Registered activityPainting & decorating
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2018)
Official checkOn the public register
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Sources
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About
Painter / decorator in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingSpecialist Paint EffectsTimber Resin RepairsTimber RestorationWall MuralsWallpaperingWooden Windows Stripped / Painted
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Areas served
SunderlandTyne and Wear
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Independent checks
About this business
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Your own checks
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Common questions about Urban Decorating Services Ltd
Is Urban Decorating Services Ltd a legitimate business?
Urban Decorating Services Ltd has 149 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 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 Urban Decorating Services Ltd?
Urban Decorating Services Ltd has 149 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 Urban Decorating Services Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Urban Decorating Services Ltd's 149 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.
Has Urban Decorating Services Ltd had recent public reviews?
Urban Decorating Services Ltd 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.
Is Urban Decorating Services Ltd a registered business?
Urban Decorating Services Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 11600240), incorporated 2 Oct 2018, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Urban Decorating Services Ltd specialise in?
Urban Decorating Services Ltd lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Specialist Paint Effects. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.