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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My Spareleaze Hill neighbours are very complimentary. Job well done!
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Engaged Steve to paint the exterior of my house purely based on reviews. Not disappointed. He is a very polite, experienced, reliable and tidy tradesman. Extremely pleased with the quality of his work. Someone who listens to classical music whilst he paints, and drinks peppermint tea, was a pleasant surprise!
Customer in Essex Posted on 09/09/2021 , work completed 30/08/2021
Great job done to the highest standard
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I am thrilled with the work Vick has done painting the exterior of our Victorian house; window casements and sills, rendering, mouldings, front door, architrave and doorstep all done beautifully, following what I think was a very reasonable quote from Steve. The house hadn’t been painted for several years so it was looking very rough. Now it looks fabulous. Steve and Vick are skilled, professional, friendly, interesting and just really pleasant to deal with.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 29/08/2021 , work completed 28/06/2021
Trusted painter and decorator
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Had a great experience with Steve and his team, he was punctual, accommodating, flexible on a tricky project - gave good tips on paint suppliers. Would have no hesitation recommending him.
Sonya in Essex Posted on 18/08/2021 , work completed 01/06/2021
Friendly professional service
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Steve painted our upstairs windows, which were previously looking cracked and old. Now, they look as good as new. Steve was friendly and professional throughout and cleared up thoroughly after the job. We also had issues with the weather but Steve was happy to accommodate to make sure the job was done properly.
Poppy in Essex Posted on 05/08/2021 , work completed 28/07/2021
Great work to an excellent standard
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Steve and his colleague Vic did some comprehensive decorating work to the front, back and side elevations of our house. This covered fascia boards and soffits, masonry walls, all woodwork including the garage doors and painting the porch floor. The work was carefully planned and was carried out to an excellent standard and on time. All the work areas were protected and left tidy at the end of the day. Both Steve and Vic were very friendly, helpful and a pleasure to have around. We are very pleased with the outcome and we will be happy to use Steve again whenever the need arises.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 05/08/2021 , work completed 26/07/2021
Excellent Work
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Steve was helpful and friendly and went to a lot of trouble to give me very good advice on the shade of grey to use for the hall, stairs and landing of my Victorian house. He turned up on time and has excellent communication. His work was neat and tidy and he was kind and charming and a pleasure to have around. I am delighted with the finished job which is superb. I really can't recommend him highly enough.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 13/07/2021 , work completed 13/07/2021
Steve was brilliant
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Steve impressed me from the beginning. Turned up on time and very pleasant to deal with. A reasonable quote plus most importantly he did an amazing job. Very efficient and house looked great afterwards. All in all, very happy and would definitely recommend him.
Karen in Greater London Posted on 28/06/2021 , work completed 10/06/2021
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I had the wooden sash windows at the front and back of the house repaired, where needed, and painted. A couple of the windows were stuck and these were freed and I now have fully functioning windows again. Vic carried out all of the work and every evening the house was left tidy and secure. Both Steve and Vic were friendly, polite and helpful and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them, as long as it doesn't impact on their availability for my next decorating job! Thank you both for a beautiful job very well done.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 11/06/2021 , work completed 11/06/2021
A job well done
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I found Steve on Which? and decided to call him based on the excellent reviews; it was a very good decision. Steve's colleague Vik carried out virtually all of the work. I was really impressed with the care and attention that went into the preparation and I'm delighted with the end result. I will definitely be asking Steve and Vik back to work their magic in the rest of the house.
LJB in Greater London Posted on 07/05/2021 , work completed 01/05/2021
Skilful, experienced painter
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Arranged with Steve to prepare & paint the exterior timber and rendering of my house. He was very professional, punctual and diligent. His work is top quality. He highlighted and addressed any defects rather than covering them up. He is somebody I would certainly call again for any such work.
Dasos in Greater London Posted on 26/04/2021 , work completed 22/04/2021