I Hodgson & Co

We have used Ian's decorating service on many occasions, he is extremely helpful and completed the redecoration of our small sitting room as scheduled, at our agreed price and kept us updated at each stage of the work, we are very happy with the finished job.

We have just had outside of house and some indoor paintwork carried out by Ian and Alan. Very polite, friendly, professional. All went well from start to finish. Highly recommend and will be using them again in the future.

The heading of this review says it all. Mr. Hodgson replied promptly to my telephone enquiry, listened carefully to my requests, gave me a date for a personal visit and followed up on that with a confirmation of * a starting date * a quote for the work to be done * an estimated date for completion of the work He followed up on that with excellent work, a readiness to accommodate my wishes and great patience in helping me make decisions about detail of colours etc. He was very well organised, punctual, careful in his preparation and clearing up. I was impressed by the fact that he seemed really to enjoy the work he was doing. He would be my first choice for any further work which I required to have done and would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

As previously, the work completed by Ian and his team was done beautifully. Ian communicated with my daughter as requested to set up the work, and couldn't have been more helpful. His charges are extremely reasonable, as well.

Ian and his colleague Alan painted our hall, landing, WC and kitchen. They started promptly at 8 every morning and worked solidly. Very tidy painters. Ian lives nearby so I felt very confident with leaving him my house keys. Very reasonably priced

A bedroom with a nasty long-standing crack in the ceiling was redecorated to a very high standard and the crack made almost invisible. The room looks nice and fresh and the work was carried out within the time-scale promised. Ian and Alan were great to work with.

I have used Ian for painting work a number of times now and didn't hesitate to get him back to paint my kitchen. He completed the work on time and to a high standard. I have recommended him to a number of my friends.

Ian came to paint my bedroom, which I had previously painted myself but had varying success with. He came for an initial visit and told me the expected duration and cost of the work. My initial impressions were that he was confident and easy to talk to and he provided quick and honest feedback about the best course of action for the room. We had to reschedule the planned visit which Ian was understanding of. During ongoing communication we were easily able to arrange a visit for the following week. Ian did a great job painting my bedroom. The work was carried out to timeframe and quoted cost, the finish is flawless, it really elevates my room and is now more in line with the look I had for it in my mind. I would highly recommend Ian for painting and decorating and will not hesitate to call on him for future additions/projects.

Chose Ian Hodgson Decorators for interior decorating work on the basis of their Which Trusted Trader status and very pleased with the result. Professional approach to the job, excellent workmanship, care and attention to detailed finishing, reliable timekeeping, friendly and pleasant manner, left everything neat and tidy.

I recommend this business for a quality painting and decorating job. Ian and Alan totally transformed our hallway, stairs and upper landing, stripping the walls, lining them and painting the walls and woodwork. They also painted our sitting room. The work was completed quickly and to schedule, with Ian clearly explaining costs when the estimate had to be amended. They took care to discuss each stage with us, were friendly and were very tidy, clearing up each day. They showed great attention to detail and took time to make sure we were very happy with everything before they finished.

We are delighted with Ian and Alan's workmanship - painting the exterior of our house. Working between rain showers and high winds they managed to stick to schedule, keeping us updated with progress, plans and paint invoices. A professional job that is sure to stand the test of time. Won't hesitate to use again.

Ian and Alan did a great job painting the outside of the house. The work was completed to schedule and on budget. Ian explained how the job would be done in sections so we always knew what was going on. All our choices were discussed so we knew what to expect. Ian’s advice was practical and based on years of experience. The final result speaks for itself: the house looks great.

Courteous and friendly decorators who carried out a professional job, cleaned up after the work and completed on time as per schedule.

Turned up promptly at the agreed time every morning. Shifted furniture and laid protective sheets as required. The work was finished in two and a half days, as quoted. We will be using his services again.

Over the last few years we have engaged Ian to undertake the decorating of our house both externally and internally. We are happy to recommend Ian to others not only for his technical decorating skills but also for the professional manner that he always displays in working with his customers.

Ian came round to freshen up our house recently, which involved repainting 5 room/areas. As always, Ian arrived on time, carried out the work in a timely and professional manner. Ian, always keeps you up to speed with what he is doing and is a very friendly, approachable individaul. Thank you for a top job, Ian.

Iain and Alan did a great job on our hall. The quality of the finish was excellent and they finished on time and within the estimate. They did their best to minimise disruption to those of us working from home etc. and left the place clean and tidy at the end of every day. Would recommend!

Ian has now completed two painting and decorating jobs with us, firstly in 2015 (major house renovation work) and secondly in 2023 (painting and papering a large living room, our hall, ceilings and doors) and he also completed two large domestic projects for my parents in the 90s and 00s, which is how we first came to hear of him. His work is fantastic - he is a perfectionist with an eye for detail and he always keeps us in the loop on cost, with our budget in mind, and pre-agrees work and pricing before beginning. Everything is always completed in good time. Ian and his team are professional, friendly, very helpful and trustworthy. I couldn't recommend them more highly and we've always been really happy with their work.

Ian did an excellent job. He responded quickly to my enquiry, fitted us in wihout delay, always turned up when he said he would, and did an excellent job of stripping and relining a wall, then painting the whole cloakroom. He offered sound advice on colours and was very personable throughout. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

Turned up to start painting exactly as arranged. Fast but careful and accurate work. Considerate of our domestic arrangements. Conscientious work, extending beyond what was expected in terms of painting aspects that I hadn't taken into account at the outset. Intelligent advice. All in all, I'd certainly engage Mr Ian Hodgson again and recommend anyone else to do so.

This work by Ian Hodgson was carried out to the highest of standards in every respect. The work involved was discussed fully and a clear estimate was given and a time for starting and finishing the job was discussed. The estimate and the timescale was strictly adhered to and the job was completed to the very highest of standards. The manner in which the job was completed was first class - in the friendliest and inobtrusive of ways. I would not hesitate to use this trader again.

I Hodgson & Co recently painted my porch, hall and stair - quite a big task with a lot of woodwork and very high walls. This is the third job they have done for me, and once again I was very satisfied with the quality of the work. Ian Hodgson has a good eye for colour and offered useful advice for what is a difficult space. I knew they would turn up promptly each morning and leave my home usable at the end of the day. They were tidy, efficient and cheerful and I would definitely use them again.

We contacted Ian as a local painter and he inspected the areas that needed attention, gave us a quotation on the day and gave us an estimated date for commencing the work. He then followed through with the exact day, arrived as scheduled and gave advice where needed and completed the job to an extremely high standard. We would have no hesitation in using him again or recommending him to friends/neighbours.

Two of my bedrooms required a long-overdue refurbishment which was complicated by almost sixty years worth of clutter. The budgeting was made entirely clear to me from the start. Ian and his team made the entire operation as painless for me as was humanly possible. Their helpfulness went far beyond the call of duty. Attention to detail was paramount throughout. Such meticulous work can only deserve the highest praise.

I have used Ian to do all my painting and decorating for the last 10 years and he is always very reliable and does a great job. Not the cheapest option but delivers a high quality result. Would definitely recommend.

Mr Hodgson gave a very reasonable estimate immediately on seeing the requirements. Each day he started work punctually and did an excellent job. He also took the trouble to mix the paint for the guttering on-site to give a good match to the rendered walls. Throughout, he was a very pleasant, professional person to deal with and I would definitely recommend him.

Ian and his men arrived promptly and did an excellent job and I am very pleased with their work and can thoroughly recommend them. And you can safely leave them to do the work when you are out.

We have a 3 story Victorian townhouse in Edinburgh and the hallway was in need of complete redecoration including plastering, smoothing walls, applying lining paper and top paper, sanding and painting of woodwork and ceilings. The job can't have been an easy one due to high ceilings awkward stairs, but Ian and his team worked effortlessly to get the job done within time. They were a pleasure to have working in our house, and even cleaned their tea cups after themselves. We couldn't be happier with the quality of the work. I just wish we had known about Ian earlier and used him for all our previous work. Highly recommend.

We found Ian through Trusted Traders as our previous decorator had retired. The first job we asked him to do was to paint the outside of the house. That was done well, with good attention to detail. Also mentioned at the time was the possibility of another job should we renovate the kitchen - long overdue. All was going well with that, including painting of ceiling and woodwork in the dining room. Then, in run up to Christmas, and visiting families, the shock to discover a bad case of rising damp and so all schedules put on hold for the completion of the kitchen and the flooring. Ian was very reassuring that he would ensure that all would be done in time. And it was. The end product is a very splendid kitchen - fitted by Alasdair Morrison - made complete with excellent decoration (with the renewed kitchen ceiling that Ian arranged with a skilled plasterer).

We used Ian & his team recently to paper & decorate our hall and stairs. we were pleased with the results. Ian was response and answered all the questions we had. Ian and his team were friendly and easy to deal with and were punctual. We found them through Trusted Trader & were reassured by the reviews. Would use again and recommend to others

We asked Ian Hodgson and his team to take on a bedroom and dressing room which have the problems of a typical New Town flat - high ceilings, plaster work cornices, original shutters, all showing traces of their age and all requiring skilled professional attention – as well as to repair a section of bathroom paintwork. They did an all-round excellent job and we should particularly mention Ian’s expertise in hanging a technically very difficult wallpaper with superb results. Ian and his team are not only highly skilled decorators but professional in other ways too. Considerate, punctual and tidy, they really powered through the job and created the least possible disruption. We are very happy we found Ian through this site and very happy to recommend his work.

Ian is the kind of tradesman you dream of! Totally reliable, he fitted me in quickly to his very busy schedule and did a superb job. He was punctual, arrived right on time and finished the job when he said he would. He did an excellent job painting the walls, skirting and surrounds and ceiling and left everything immaculate. He was hard working and a pleasure to deal with, he was so positive and nothing was too much trouble. He is great value for money. I would not hesitate to recommend him and will certainly be asking him to do any jobs in the future. June Midlothian 29/8/18

Ian was very pleasant and a pleasure to deal with. The 2 painters that completed the job were easy to get on with and professional in their work, very punctual and cleaned up well after they had finished. The quote for the work was realistic and competitive and the quality of work complete was excellent. I tend to fear the worst when employing tradesmen I have not used previously but Ian and his team put my mind at rest, were punctual, did a first-rate job and I would not hesitate to use them again - highly recommended.

We've used Ian before - once again, we were delighted with the completed job. He is a true professional - not only is the quality of his work first class, but he arrives when he says he will, finishes the job on time, very clean & tidy. Would happily recommend to anyone.

Ian and his men did a very good job of painting the outside of my house I was impressed by the whole experience and would recommend him.

Very pleased with the job. Ian arrived on time and work was completed quickly. Would definitely use again.

Ian has done work on both the interior and exterior of my house over the last few months. On both occasions he did an excellent job: turned up when he said he would, completed the job when he said he would, followed up a few days later to check everything was still OK and the quality of his work was superb. Great value for money. Absolutely recommended!

I cannot speak highly enough of this decorator. I recently moved into a new flat and found quite a few odd decorating jobs that were hard for me to tackle due to being high up. Ian was really flexible and fitted me in quickly, arrived on time, communicated brilliantly and best of all did an excellent job. He left the place tidier than when he arrived. I will definitely use him again for any decorating needs. Highly recommended.

Ian's company decorated my flat in the past year. It was a large job that involved skimming and painting the walls and wood work. The flat looks excellent and I cannot recommend him enough. He is reliable, committed and a highly skilled professional. The flat was always left tidy after a day's work and, overall, it was completed within the time-frame assigned. The estimates were supplied promptly and the end cost was reasonable. Ian has continued to carry out work in the flat and I am always pleased with the quality provided and his commitment to the job. He provides excellent advice and I am looking forward to working with him again on the flat.

Ian has just painted my hall, stair, landing and bedroom. I am extremely pleased with the quality of work. He is pleasant to deal with and I felt comfortable to give him a key. He completed ahead of schedule and left the house clean and tidy. I would definitely recommend him.

Ian was very kind, patient with my busy schedule and unplanned commitments, cheaper than other painters/decorators I spoke with and did an excellent job as quickly as it could possibly be done! Furthermore, he came across honest and diligent. I recommend his service hands down and I will definitely be referring to him in the future.

We had a number of rooms and windows painted by Ian Hodgson some months ago. He was very reliable and thorough and did an excellent job. He fitted in with our request to have the work done while we were on holiday. We have never dealt with a better tradesman.

Good timekeeper,keeps in touch,tidy.Pleased with work done.