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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Steve stripped the wallpaper from our master bedroom and study; papered the walls; painted the walls; and painted/varnished the woodwork. He also repainted our downstairs bathroom ceiling to cover some water damage. The work took place over three weekends, which suited both our schedule and his; he was very accommodating to our needs and other commitments. We're very happy with the quality of the work; he was thorough and consultative, and we would be very happy to use him again.
Liz&Geoff Posted on 01/06/2014 , work completed 01/06/2014
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Steve has just repapered our kitchen ceiling after water damage. He was willing to take on just the papering, which was the bit my arthritic shoulders put me off doing myself. I had to delay him a couple of times because of other problems, but he remained willing and amiable. He's now just finished quite an awkward job, in less than five hours start to finish, and to a very high standard. He is proffessional, a clean worker and very much the kind of person I am comfortable to have in my home. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Woodford Will Posted on 11/04/2014 , work completed 11/04/2014
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Steve did some interior repair work for me to some water-damaged ceilings - quite awkward jobs but he made a fantastic job of it. Highly professional, friendly and leaves the place very clean at the end of the day. Can't recommend him enough!
bendavo Posted on 28/01/2014 , work completed 28/01/2014
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Steve is a very good decorator, he did a great job painting the exterior of our house. He was also timely, neat and clean. I would recommend him to others.
Sujon1976 Posted on 26/11/2013 , work completed 26/11/2013
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Any concerns about using an unknown contractor were soon dispelled by SteveÔøΩs professional and reliable estimating ÔøΩ pointing out areas that I had missed and making sensible suggestions. There was some delay in starting the outside decorating but I was kept fully informed of when the work would start. It was completed in good time and to a high standard. Later he was back to do most of the interior again as scheduled and to a high standard. Everything you want in a contractor: reliable, professional, competent.
Keithd Posted on 13/11/2013 , work completed 13/11/2013
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Booked Steve for outside decorating in early June and, because he is busy, we had to wait for mid September for him to start. He only needed a week for front and back, which I thought was pretty efficient, and he planned the work such that he could continue working in the dodgy weather. As everybody notes his work is tidy and clean. We have now booked him for a full two story hall decoration. (Note: Steve like's his tea very milky - almost latte! - no sugar, and like radio 4 so there is no tinny popular music from his radio!)
grumptyoneuk Posted on 12/10/2013 , work completed 12/10/2013
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I contacted Steve based on positive feedback on Which? Local, to quote for re-painting the ceiling in our through-lounge. He was on time for the visit to view the proposed work and gave a quote after talking us through the options in terms of materials, finish, etc. He then came when agreed to carry out the work, which was carried out quickly & efficiently. Very professional and conscientious, so we've no hesitation in recommending him as a local trader. We will definitely be using him again for any future painting & decorating.
Mr Bickford Posted on 22/08/2013 , work completed 22/08/2013
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Steve decorated main bedroom and kitchen for us recently. He started when promised and was clean quick and efficient and did a great job. No hesitation in recommending him as a local trader.
Bethesda Posted on 26/06/2013 , work completed 26/06/2013
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I found Stephen's details on this site. He has just finished painting the outside of our house and our kitchen cupboards and unlike the last people who did the job, he did it properly. We are happy to recommend him and will now use him for all of our decorating jobs. He turns up when he says he will, he cleans up after himself and did a fabulous job. We are very pleased!
sueinessex Posted on 02/05/2013 , work completed 02/05/2013
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I contacted Steve a few weeks ago, based on positive feedback on Which Local, to quote for re-painting and partial re-papering of a lounge / living room. Steve was prompt in visiting to inspect the proposed work and prompt in following up with a detailed, written quote for the proposed work, which he was able schedule to suit my timetable the week before Christmas. During the contracted work he also offered, as a courtesy, to carry out some temporary protective paintwork to some severely exposed and weathered external window frames, as a stop gap protection against harsh winter weather in anticipation of exterior repainting that I am planning for next year. I found Steve to be courteous, punctual, professional, reliable and diligent. I was highly satisfied with Steve's work and manner and would use him again.
SpaceMonkey Posted on 27/12/2012 , work completed 27/12/2012