Chalk & Brown

We engaged Chalk & Brown to redecorate the exterior windows, doors and porch of our Victorian home. We were aware of some areas of rotten timber so it was important to hire a firm that could provide both carpentry and decoration expertise. To borrow one of Gary’s sayings, Chalk & Brown were “not the cheapest, but…” we felt that they would treat the property with the care it deserves, work with us to preserve its original features and, in the long run, be good value for money because their work would stand the test of time / the weather. We were not disappointed. Communication was excellent. The quality of the workmanship was superb. Gary & Paul worked long hours and consistently went the extra mile, even fixing two of our gates (not part of the project brief). We really enjoyed their company and hope to work with them again soon.

This is the third time we have used Chalk and Brown over the 24 years we have used Chalk and Brown to pain the outside of our house- and they turn up on time work very hard and long hours to get the job done. I have recommended them to other neighbours and in fact they came recommended to me from a friend.

Gary and Paul are perfectionists. They prepare every surface thoroughly before undercoat and paint. The most recent job was painting the exterior of our house, which is partly rendered, and it now looks terrific. They are incredibly reliable, hardworking and professional. We have been using them for more than 20 years for internal and external painting and decorating. Chalk & Brown workmanship is superb and I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Work included preparation of all surfaces for painting, including plugging ceiling holes (from electrical work), sealing skirting boards. Painting of all surfaces. Work was excellent, very thorough, professional and friendly throughout. Always discussed options and listened to our requirements. Fantastic job!

Chalk & Brown were recommended to us and this is the second time we have used them (now for both external and internal decorating work). Their work is efficient, thorough, tidy and of a very high quality. The detail and finish of their work is excellent (having had different experiences with other firms previously). Cheerful and polite they are a pleasure to work with. We would absolutely use them again and happily recommend them to friends and family.

I've used Chalk and Brown(Gary and Paul) now for over 30 years - as long as I've been a member of Which. I have used them for both external and internal decoration- probably every part of the house . Last week they finished decorating for me a conservatory, bedroom, dining room , kitchen and utility room , in 9 days . This involved making good walls after new windows had been fitted and new electric wiring chased into walls then painting , as well as painting wardrobes. The quality of finish is superb and I have already booked them for external work in summer and further internal work in winter. They turn up for work on time and work efficiently throughout the day .They use modern equipment ( e.g. large suction devices linked to sanders to reduce dust produced to virtually nil),which reduces the time taken to prep surfaces to be painted and leave your house every evening in a tidy and usable state . They are hard working and skilful craftsmen- and very nice people. Last Autumn I had another company decorate a room ( Chalk and Brown were fully booked and I was impatient to have the work done). This was an OK result - but not nearly as good as C and B's last week . I've now said to my wife I don't care how long I have to wait for them , I'm not having anyone other than Chalk and Brown do our future decorating .

Gary and Paul have just finished decorating the entire downstairs of our house. The work was carried out to a very high standard and we are extremely pleased with the result. Completion was within the timeframe scheduled and on budget, save for some small additional items requiring attention after the commencement of the work. Easy to have around the house; clean, tidy and thoroughly professional. The best decorating job we’ve ever had done with impressive attention to detail. We will definitely use them for new projects, and have already asked them to quote for two new jobs. Highly recommended.

We’ve used C&B on three occasions for external and internal work. We have been hugely impressed. The standard of work is excellent, starting with meticulous preparation before painting. The end result has been first class every time. Gary and Paul are friendly and polite, they are as unobtrusive as possible and always clear up very thoroughly. Very highly recommended.

Gary and Paul (Chalk and Brown) did an excellent job at a fair price, to a high standard and in an efficient, organised and timely manner. They showed a high level of expertise and skill in both painting and carpentry. They were able to solve unexpected difficulties with skill and resilience. At all times they were tidy, respectful, hard working, professional and friendly. We were delighted with the finished work.

This is the second time we have used Chalk & Brown. They previously painted the inside of our house meticulously and to a high standard. This time they did the same for the outside. They are reliable, they prepare thoroughly, they work hard, and they are good people to have around!