About

I have over 30 years of experience across a wide range of projects. I am based in Loughton, Essex, and much of my work is from regular clients, word of mouth and Which Local recommendations. Over the years, many projects have taken me further afield, including London, Suffolk, and Berkshire.

My key areas of expertise are painting and decorating, including wallpapering.

I enjoy the process of discussing and agreeing the best products and finishes to use, in order to achieve results that my clients will be delighted with.

What we do

  • Painters and decorators

    • Exterior decorating
    • Interior decorating
    • Painting contractors

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Friendly, informative, and very good finish to the work
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Steve is a very clear, considerate and helpful decorator. He was professional and reliable, and we have no hesitation in using him again. All our neighbours commented on his quality of work and a few are now using him also. Nothing seems to be a problem, and if it is he will carefully explain the situation and the solutions that are available. Fantastic.
N&D E18 Posted on 04/02/2017 , work completed 04/02/2017
Great job, nice chap. Would recommend
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Steve did a beautiful job on our communal hallway. His input and advice on color choices were really helpful and much appreciated. We found him reliable, professional and a pleasure to have around. He even offered to come back after the carpets had been fitted and patch up any marks from the fitting- which he did promptly and free of charge. Would definitely use him again.
claire@35 Posted on 07/01/2017 , work completed 07/01/2017
Exceeded expectations
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Contacted Steve in July for Interior decorating. Fully booked Until Oct/Nov. He surveyed the work required, hall, stairs and landing, walls and woodwork painted. Written quote received within 5 days. Phoned him up October, still very busy but would we accept his associate. We agreed and a mid November time was agreed. 2 days before the due start he brought his associate, Tina, for a survey on work to be done. A timescale of 5/6 days was agreed. The work was started on time and immediately a professional attitude was apparent. Every surface not for painting was properly covered. Despite our changing our minds on a wall colour, thankfully not yet started, the work ran to plan and was finished on schedule with all evidence of activity cleared up and a final Hoovering. We cannot speak highly enough of the quality of the workmanship and the professional attitude throughout the exercise. Recommended without reservation.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 06/12/2016 , work completed 06/12/2016
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I found Steve to be professional, friendly, trustworthy, reliable and very accommodating. Steve painted my dining room and bedroom to a very high standard including making the walls good after I was left with damaged walls by an electrician. Steve is due to return to decorate the remainder of my house in December and I have already booked him to paint the exterior of the house next year. I am extremely happy with the work completed and would highly recommend Steve.
1974038 Posted on 08/11/2016 , work completed 08/11/2016
Redecoration of lounge, walls, doors ,woodwork, radiators and hallway
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1st visit from Steve was reassuring. He was professional, yet friendly and not intimidating and listened to my plans, discussed work to be done and as I'm disabled we agreed to carry out the work while I was away. We agreed a date, Steve came to collect keys and I felt confident of his integrity. On my return I was delighted with the result,the paintwork was excellent, all the carpets and furniture were intact, the lounge and hall clean and tidy, all work done as agreed and it all looked brilliant. I would not hesitate to recommend Steve as being highly competent, professional and entirely trustworthy.
Kate Franklin Posted on 06/11/2016 , work completed 06/11/2016
Highly recommended
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I picked Steve based on the reviews I had read, and he certainly lived up to the good comments. An excellent job (exterior of house, painting four sides plus porch area) which required some repairs to cracks in the rendering. Steve and Vic were efficient, considerate, and helpful and always pleasant. Good weather meant the job progressed without breaks and we were very pleased with the result. Definitely a Trusted Trader.
Barry D Posted on 02/09/2016 , work completed 02/09/2016
Professional and friendly
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I decided to employ Steve after a number of other decorators gave me the run around. He gave me a prompt quote and a realistic time frame for my work to begin. Steve redecorated my living room and papered a wall in my back bedroom. He was clean , swift and of a high standard. I would have no hesitation using him again or recommending him to others.
Julia Wellby Posted on 01/08/2016 , work completed 01/08/2016
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Steve and his colleague Vic did an excellent and professional job painting the outside of my house. I was impressed with their preparation, protection of the surrounding areas and attention to detail. The exterior of my house now appears pristine and welcoming. They even went the extra mile and painted my bathroom radiator which the plumber had temporarily removed during my bathroom refurbishment. I shall be having them back to decorate the interior.
2011-08-07 14:44:35.563 Posted on 08/07/2016 , work completed 08/07/2016
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Steve and his colleague Vic painted the outside of our house. They did an excellent and professional job despite some terrible weather and other assorted difficulties (my changes in some colour choices etc.) They are very nice people; friendly, cheerful and interesting. They were a pleasure to have around. We left for a few days during the job and they had access to the house, which was absolutely fine. The costs were very reasonable. I would recommend them and hope to have Steve back to paint our large front room.
BFlats Posted on 01/07/2016 , work completed 01/07/2016
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Steve was friendly, polite and professional, offered advice and listened to what I wanted. He kept me informed at each stage of the work which gave me confidence in his abilities and that he would complete to schedule. He always tidied up both inside and out so everything was done with the minimum disruption. The work was of a very high standard using good quality products and at a reasonable price. Overall I am extremely please with the results and will definitely use him again. Excellent work.
2011-07-30 12:35:20.547 Posted on 23/06/2016 , work completed 23/06/2016