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David Neall Decorating

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41 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 09:00–13:00
  • Monday 08:00–17:00
  • Tuesday 08:00–17:00
  • Wednesday 08:00–17:00
  • Thursday 08:00–17:00
  • Friday 08:00–17:00
  • Saturday 09:00–13:00
  • Sunday 09:00–13:00

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Apr 2019

About

David Neall Decorating was established in 1990 and covers South London and parts of central London.

A specialist in all aspects of decorating covering traditional to contemporary styles.

Able to provide advice on the following:
Colour and design.
Interior decorating.
Wallcoverings.
Specialist finishes.

High quality decorating with attention to detail ensures that all clients and their properties are treated with respect and care.

Please contact me with any queries you have with a brief description of the works and a contact number.

What we do

  • Painters and decorators

    • Interior decorating

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David carried out the preparation work and painting of my 1 bedroom flat for a fair price. The work was performed to a very high standard with attention to detail. Communication from David was brilliant throughout and he was very punctual. I would recommend David’s services to anyone.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 21/10/2023 , work completed 10/10/2023
Loft Decoration
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David provided excellent work for a fair price. He was quick providing a quote and to begin the work. He ensured we were minimally disturbed and was flexible when we asked for changes. He offered his advice on all issues and our own DIY decoration plans. Very pleased to have used him.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 20/03/2023 , work completed 09/03/2023
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David painted my newly purchased flat. From the start I could see he was very engaged and detailed in his initial examination, more so than other decorators. His work product was good and I would recommend him!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 23/02/2023 , work completed 18/11/2022
Reliable and knowledgeable
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David has painted a number of rooms in our house. He was very reliable and did a lovely job. He is easy to work with, punctual, very tidy, and works quietly. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 17/03/2022 , work completed 17/03/2022
Thorough and dependable
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David has painted several rooms in our house of varying sizes including sitting room, bedrooms and bathroom. The finish is always very good and David provides helpful advice regarding paint and materials. He is always very punctual and starts early in the day, gets on with the work thoroughly but also quietly and always completes the work on time and on budget. I once changed my mind about woodwork colour and asked him to over-paint a dark colour with a lighter colour requiring several coats and he didn’t grumble at all. I will undoubtedly use David again in the future.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 27/10/2021 , work completed 27/10/2021
Amazing job by David
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David recently helped paint a two-bedroom flat and the whole experience was excellent. Great communication, always kept me updated as to progress, and gave much appreciated and needed advice on the choice of colour/paints/other decorative aspects. The painting job was completed well ahead of time, and to a very high quality - the whole flat looks so much more fresh and new. David also left the flat really clean and neat. David also helped run through my options in relation to my balcony/kitchens/doors, and it was great to hear the opinion of such an experienced decorator. Would highly recommend!
Chiara in Greater London Posted on 27/06/2021 , work completed 23/06/2021
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David came to us through a recommended by a friend and we are extremely pleased that he did. His response and quote were speedy and he was able to start promptly. Our one bedroom flat has been tenanted for a number of years and looked it. David did a great job of repairing damage to the walls and woodwork, painting it and restoring it to its former glory in double-quick time. As we do not live at the property we did not see the work until we came to look on the final day and were absolutely delighted by the result (and lack of mess) Recommended without hesitation as an excellent, reliable, honest and thoroughly competent tradesman all at a price that was more than reasonable. Thank you David :-)
Customer in Greater London Posted on 08/02/2021 , work completed 08/02/2021
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David painted three rooms for us, and did the job beautifully. He was easy to communicate with from the start, gave useful advice, and was completely reliable. He turned up like clockwork every day, wasn't juggling our job with any others, and left the place as tidy as humanly possible when he'd finished. David's initial quote was very reasonable, and when I asked for some changes to the work he amended it quickly. He is a skilled painter and decorator, and a pleasure to deal with.
Ceri in Greater London Posted on 18/01/2021 , work completed 18/01/2021
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David recently redecorated my living room - this was the second decorating job he'd done for me. His quote was competitive. He was flexible about the start date for the job, which I asked to change by a day. As stated by other reviewers, he arrived promptly and reliably every day and finished the work within the planned timescale. He has a great knowledge of paints, he produced a very good finish, and he was amazingly clean and tidy in his work.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 02/09/2020 , work completed 17/08/2020
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We chose David Neall Decorating after shortlisting three firms. The job consisted of the complete internal redecoration of my daughter's 2 bed apartment in Bermondsey, south east London. It is hard to find any fault with the way David has handled our project. He has been reliable, his pricing is very fair and the work was done to a high standard. He was neat and tidy, he provided useful advice about paint makes and types and he completed the work a little ahead of schedule. We have enjoyed working with David and have no hesitation in recommending him.
Customer in Surrey Posted on 16/06/2020 , work completed 08/06/2020
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We've now hired David for 3 jobs since we moved into our victorian terrace house. He is a true craftsman and knows his trade inside out. The standard of the finish is impeccable. During the job he is very neat and tidies up around the workspace to keep disruption in the house to a minimum. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a trusted trader. We'll definitely be asking to do further work on the house again.
jsharp72 Posted on 25/09/2018 , work completed 25/09/2018
A top-quality decorator!
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David first decorated my house in 2002 and I thought he did such a good job that he's the only decorator that I've used since. He has recently redecorated my kitchen, bathroom, hall, stairs and landing and, as ever, his work is of a very high standard and the finish is immaculate. David is extremely reliable - always arrives on time and completes the job within the timescale he's quoted for. He is methodical in his work and is tidy and well organised. He keeps me up to date with what he's planning to do each day and is a great source of advice on colours and design - and is always up to date with the latest products. David is friendly and courteous and delivers a great service with the minimum of disruption. I highly recommend him.
ALANMCGUFFOG Posted on 24/07/2018 , work completed 24/07/2018
An excellent decorator
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David did an excellent job painting my flat. He was always punctual, extremely professional and worked quickly. I was very impressed with the final outcome and I liked that he was always willing to answer my questions and provide his expert guidance.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 12/01/2018 , work completed 12/01/2018
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David is a fantastic, reliable, punctual and all round brilliant tradesmen. He is so versatile and very knowledgeable in his trade. I would not use anyone else.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 04/12/2017 , work completed 04/12/2017
Good job well done!
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David painted the interior of our house a couple years ago. David was very engaged and gave good advice on choices of paint brand and colour combinations. David was particularly knowledgeable in this area and clearly cared that we got the finish we wanted. David works methodically and quietly and delivers a good job. We have invited David round for subsequent work and kindly offered to paint our bathroom ceiling at no extra cost. David will be the first person we call for any future work.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 30/11/2016 , work completed 30/11/2016
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David has recently finished painting our house throughout. David was very helpful in giving sound advice on colours and finishes and gave us a very competitive quote promptly after surveying the work. David is very straightforward and easy to deal with. David works by himself and is incredibly tidy and puts a lot of thought into making sure that there is minimal disruption to your routine. The quality of David's work is unquestionable and we will certainly invite David back when we need further work done. Highly recommended.
Which? Member, 182533 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David painted our hallway through the house. This included the walls, skirting, dado rail, coving, staircase and ceiling. David's standard of work was superb, his quote was very competitive and we are delighted with the end result. Highly recommended ! Thanks David.
Which? Member, 190812 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David recently painted our hall and we are very pleased with the result. He worked in the house alone while we were on holiday and left everything pristine for our return - apart from the change in paint colour we wouldn't have known he'd been there. . His quotation was highly competitive and he completed the work ahead of time. We would be happy to employ him again, and to recommend him to others.
Which? Member, 198857 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David spent two weeks in early January redecorating my one bedroom flat. He was an excellent find - started early, always punctual, explained everything clearly and was very patient and offered helpful suggestions along the way as to what needed doing and what paint would be best. He took a lot of care to prepare the walls and skirting boards before painting them and I have been very pleased with the finish. He also went above and beyond and offered to help with a couple of extra jobs for no additional labour costs. I couldn't recommend him highly enough.
Which? Member, 205567 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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We hired David through Which Local to re-paint our entire flat, including ceilings, doors, sash windows and skirting. David was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. After coming to visit our property, within 24 hours he had provided us with a quote and started work a week later. I have never known a decorator to work so quietly and cleanly. he even turned up with his own vacuum and cleaned the windows after they had been painted. He is punctual, reliable, clean, well priced and very good at what he does. We are thrilled with the end result. Thank you for all your advice along the way. A true professional and comes highly recommended. Thank you David
Which? Member, 180015 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David decorated our three bedroom house throughout. Ceilings walls sash windows and all woodwork. The quote given was very competitive and david provided a great deal of advice on colours and design .A professional decorator at last!! No hidden extras to pay cannot recommend highly enough .
Which? Member, 190112 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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Dave decorated several rooms for us and did a great job. He pays attention to detail, and is a very neat and tidy worker. We felt his price was very reasonable and he is no trouble to have in the house. However, he does like an early start! I thoroughly recommend Dave and will be using him again.
Which? Member, 169859 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David painted our lounge/dining room, hallway and landing, and kitchen (including some very tricky kitchen cupboards) and front door during August 2014. Everything has been finished to an extremely high standard. David has an incredibly professional approach to his work, is happy to give advice and knowledgeable about interior decor/design. He was also incredibly patient with us as we kept changing our minds about colour! I would recommend him without hesitation.
Which? Member, 191718 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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I found David Neall through WHICH he painted the bedrooms and living room of our house and we are thoroughly satisfied with the excellent work he did for us. A consumate professional who cared. From quote to the final brush stroke he was completely professional. I liked the fact he worked alone, he worked hard and got the job done, was extremely tidy, reliable & courteous and even went that extra mile to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending David Neall to anyone looking for a decorator ( and i recommend very few people/businesses/hotels etc!))
Which? Member, 164861 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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I have used Mr Neall for several projects ranging from single room redecoration to whole house internal and external strip down and repainting. He has always been professional, economical, tidy and extremely courteous delivering work to a high standard and always on time. I would recommend him highly to any potential client
Which? Member, 159128 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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Excellent professional service. would highly reccomend, work carried out to an extremely high standard.
Which? Member, 154626 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David recently painted our hallway and main bedroom and did a fantastic job. We got 3 quotes and his was the most reasonable. He was quick to respond and provided a quote fully costed with all materials included. He was tidy and punctual throughout, provided useful advice and the finish is excellent. He finished the work a day early and did a couple of extra bits and pieces which was really appreciated. Would recommend David highly and would certainly use him again.
Which? Member, 198681 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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I am in the process of preparing a flat on Fulham Broadway for my retirement,I contacted David for advice on the preparation and decorating .The advice that my wife was given on wallpapers, types and colours of paints was invaluable.The quote that he supplied was well within the guidelines I provided him with, especially for this area of London.David has now carried out the decorating of my two bedroomed flat in a very professional manner.His preparation,paper hanging and painting skills are of a particulally high standard I can best describe David has a craftsman.He is very,very easy to get on with and is never put out by extra work requests(my wife changed the feature wallpaper twice in one bedroom)and at no extra cost David carried out the re-decoration.Contact and speak to him you will then understand why I highly recommend him
Which? Member, 193996 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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I got David Neall to repaint the external masonry and woodwork of a Victorian house. He works alone, so I needed to organise scaffolding, which was no big deal. His estimate was competitive. he provided a full written quote, and did the work within the time he said and within the quote - even adding some extras in for free, like brightening up the external gas meter cupboards and bits like that. On top of that he worked tidily and was polite, friendly and approachable. And I'm pleased with the final result. I'd certainly go back to him for future jobs that come up.
Which? Member, 161077 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David did some painting for me in May/June 2013. I have never hired a painter before and was in too much of a rush (having just moved house) to get competing quotes
Which? Member, 177175 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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Dave provided some much needed exterior painting and even provided advice on door colours & hardware which was much appreciated. Dave is very reliable and professional and we would wholeheartedly recommend him to our friends and neighbour
Which? Member, 176612 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David did a superb job painting our kitchen woodwork and also painting our wooden kitchen floor. He is extremely reliable and professional and takes great pride in doing a good job. He turns up when he says he will, does a thorough job and completes promptly. We are delighted with our newly decorated kitchen especially the floor which now looks beautiful, a transformation. David is reasonably priced, and very clear and prompt with his quotes.
Which? Member, 205294 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David is an old-fashioned craftsman who won't rest until the job is perfect. Totally reliable, painstaking attention to preparation (surely the secret of a good paint job?) full of helpful advice and ideas that might not have occurred to the customer, and eminently reasonably priced. He's done all our bedrooms and will be invited back to do the hall and downstairs in due course. Originally recommended by our architect, otherwise we probably wouldn't have searched so far afield (we're North London) -but very glad that we did!
Which? Member, 156864 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David painted three of our bedrooms. He was quick and efficient and left the place tidy. He was very quiet and nice to work with. We really appreciated that when we made a mistake with the colour in one room, he did not mind us changing the colour and did not overcharge for the extra work. The finished work is of a high standard and we are very pleased with it. We thought that his quote was exceptionally good value (it also included the cost of the paint).
Which? Member, 193685 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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I found David Neall through Which Local after reading many many reviews. He wasn't the nearest by any means but after reading the comments posted by his previous clients, I felt he was the person I was looking for. He responded to my initial enquiry promptly and the estimate was excellent value. The work involved painting the hall area and stairs to a three story older property with an awkward large window which needed considerable repair. (He even cleaned the windows afterwards)! He starts early in the morning and works on his own through the day, clearing up carefully (own hoover) before leaving. I liked his professional approach and he was a super person to have in the house. I especially liked the quiet radio tuned to classic FM! The work was completed to a very high standard, so much so that I asked him to return to paint the large wooden porch. I would endorse everything that has been written by other clients and would recommend him unreservedly. I will certainly call him next time I need a decorator.
Which? Member, 165035 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David did an excellent job painting our hallway and internal doors in East Dulwich. He was very professional, tidy and punctual. He also provided the most competitive quote and it was very good value given his attention to detail and professionalism. Highly recommended!
Which? Member, 197911 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David painted my entire flat just before Christmas. He was able to fit the work in at fairly short notice, and gave a lot of great advice when it came to colours. He was also very patient and understanding when an initial colour choice didn't look as I'd expected when it was on the wall. I got a few quotes, and his was the most reasonable. I also liked that it included everything such as paint and other materials (he even said "I don't charge any extras"). He is methodical and the end result was therefore very good. You can get the work done more quickly (i.e. in fewer days) elsewhere - but having the whole job done by the one person who you met at quote time is a huge plus for me. It was certainly worth the job taking a few extra days. He was considerate, working around my schedule, and he tidied up after himself. I would certainly recommend him.
Which? Member, 194464 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David painted our loft conversion and hallway recently and we are very pleased by the end result. He provided a detailed invoice for work to be done, answered our questions and provided straight forward advice on colour options. He was prompt, tidy and completed all the work in good time. We would happily ask David to do any future work and would highly recommend him to others looking for a professional service.
Which? Member, 200232 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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David recently painted the hallway and several rooms in our son's flat in south London, and we were very happy with the results. He offered helpful advice on colour choice, and was tidy and punctual, with no hidden extra costs. You may well be able to find people able to do it faster, but David was clear up-front about how long it would take - and the quality finish was more important to us than speed.
Which? Member, 199592 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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I needed someone to paint exterior wood cladding to my house. Found David through Which local. He advised wisely on the colour and the woodstain and did a really good job.
Which? Member, 177357 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015
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We recently employed David to repaint our hall, lounge and landing - after we had a disaster with another decorator. The difference was incredible at all stages! David was pleasant, meticulous, tidy and consistently helpful. He pays attention to detail and achieved a high quality finish. We are extremely satisfied with David's work and will only be using him for our decorating in future.
Which? Member, 203104 Posted on 20/01/2015 , work completed 20/01/2015