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 and his colleague Vic undertook the complete repainting of the interior of my flat. They are very friendly and trustworthy. They completed on time, on budget and to a very high standard. I am delighted with the result and would definitely recommend their services!
Customer in Essex
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Very good standard of work and preparation
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Steve and his colleague undertook painting and decorating to our lounge and hallway. They arrived at the agreed time and worked hard but were always polite and easy to have around. They prepared well, taping and protecting all undecorated surfaces and their work was well executed and we are very pleased with the finished result. They finished ahead of schedule, left everywhere tidy and as the drying permitted returned most furniture back in place. The final invoice was exactly in line with the estimate.
Customer in Essex
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Great job painting our lounge!
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We’ve just had our downstairs lounge finished and painted by Steve and the team and we are very happy, highly recommended. Steve popped around to give us a quote and then was able to book the job in quickly which was great. Vic did the finishing of the walls and painting and we are very happy with it. Really good finish even on some parts of the walls that had previously been a bit rough. Would definitely work with them again for future jobs.
Customer in Greater London
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Very helpful and efficient, work to a high standard
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We were looking for someone to paint the front of our Victorian terraced house and Steve came highly recommended. His quote was very reasonable, and we were delighted with the job he did for us - high quality and superb value. Steve and his colleague worked hard in very hot conditions and got the work done very quickly. They were friendly, punctual and tidied up very thoroughly at the end of each day. We are so pleased with the results - we've had so many compliments from neighbours. We'd absolutely recommend Steve to anyone looking for a high quality paint job and friendly service at an affordable price.
Customer in Greater London
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Great work, lovely people.
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S. C. Campbell have just done the external redecoration of our Victorian house. It was a big job, and a lot of work. Steve was patient and helpful when I needed to change the start date, and when we had to have builders in to do some unexpected repairs that were discovered half way through. Vick worked dependably and solidly throughout and the work was done more thoroughly than it’s ever been done before. I’m thrilled with the result. The house looks absolutely beautiful and I know from the quality of the work that it will last a long time. The cost was very reasonable, too, so I’m delighted with all aspects of the job. I hope they’ll come back and do some interior decorations for us next year. Thank you so much Steve and Vick!
Customer in Greater London
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Complete external redecoration - we've got a new house.
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Our house was a sad peeling mess. External decoration was many years overdue. Steve and Vik have completely transformed the outside and have given our old wooden windows a new lease of life. We have received many admiring glances from passers by. Their preparation was thorough. They arrived punctually every morning concentrating only on our job. The job was completed within the time originally estimated and for the original estimate. There were some extra works recommended but these were reasonably costed and left entirely for us to decide whether or not to have them (we did and pleased we did). There were a couple of minor issues spotted after Steve had left but Steve came back the following day and they were sorted to our satisfaction without any quibble. Steve and Vik were very quiet and no trouble to have around. A piece of homemade cake and a cup of peppermint tea will keep Steve very happy. Overall we would have no hesitation in recommending Steve and we have booked him to do more decoration inside our house later in the year.
Customer in Greater London
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Great service
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We recommend Steve very highly indeed. He fitted us in when we needed to get work done by a particular date, and then was very understanding and accommodating when we needed to delay his planned start date. He and Vic did an excellent job in both the preparation (they were very thorough) and in the wall-papering & painting, taking great pains to get everything just right. We are delighted by the results. There was quite a lot to do, but everything was done on schedule and within the price estimate. Steve and Vic were also a pleasure to have in the house, making the whole process very smooth. We have asked them to carry out further work for us.
Customer in Essex
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GREAT WORK , TOTAL PROFESSIONAL
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Steve was recommended by Which trusted I read the reviews and I have to say he has surpassed my expectations. We met over a year ago when he quoted me for painting the outside of my house. He was straightforward with his quote without adding any extras He has completed the work to an extremely high standard within the time he specified so much so that I have asked him for further painting work which he will hopefully fit into his busy schedule. He arrives promptly and cleans up after himself I can not praise him enough. He has been approachable and knowledgeable. A true professional thank you Steve and I hope to see you soon.
Customer in Greater London
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Great work carried out fast
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Steve and Vic decorated the whole of the interior of my house, which hadn't been painted in a number of years. One of the bedrooms needed stripping right back and making good, they transformed it! On his first visit Steve discussed with me what needed doing and provided a reasonable quote quickly, although I had to wait a bit for him to be able to do the job, once it was started he and Vic completed the work in under 2 weeks. They always arrived on time and worked hard right through; they were friendly, polite, trustworthy and worked around us living in the house. They are very professional and the standard of their work is high; my house is so much brighter, they will be returning to paint the outside of the house and I have every confidence they'll do a good job on that too. I have absolutely no hesitation recommending Steve and Vic to others looking to redecorate their home. Thanks Steve and Vic 👍
Sara in Greater London
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Reliable time keeping, great work and fast
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Steve was recommended by a friend, and when I contacted him he was pleasant and friendly from the start. When he quoted me the price for work I wished to be carried out, he was straightforward and I knew he would be reliable. His timekeeping was excellent and he spent four days, stripping my old wallpaper, painting the woodwork twice, and finally putting up my new wallpaper in a patient and professional manner. He worked extremely hard and I was delighted with the result. In fact, I have asked him to quote me for decorating another room, and am willing to wait as I know how busy he is. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
Gillian in Greater London
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Reliable and efficient
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This was the second time Steve had done painting and decorating for us; he is very reliable - came and quoted promptly and fitted us in quickly. Steve and Vic prepared thoroughly, were happy to discuss what I wanted and were both really pleasant, friendly, very efficient and trustworthy.
Customer in Essex
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Excellent
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They're a very pleasant person to deal with and the process of assessing and discussing the work was not rushed at all. I have a number of surfaces (including a resin floor, kitchen units and some furniture) that I was worried about protecting and I was very pleased at the care that was taken in the preparation work to ensure their safety. This professionalism continued into the preparation of the walls and the actual painting and I'm really very pleased with the final finish. Overall highly recommended!
Customer in Greater London
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EXCEPTIONAL GENUINE TRADESMAN
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They wallpapered my large hall and landing. He is a friendly genuine person and his quality of work, attention to detail and timekeeping was excellent. He went out of his way to ensure that I was happy with the work at every stage and was happy to answer any of my questions and explain things in detail. The finished product is excellent and was carried at a very reasonable price (he charged for consumables at cost providing the receipts). I will certainly use him again for any future projects and would recommend him to anyone without any reservations whatsoever.
Doug in Greater London
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Good, thorough job
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This is the second time that we have used Steve. Steve gave us a very reasonable quote for painting our main bedroom and lounge, touching up the paintwork in our second bedroom and hallway, and painting all woodwork in the hallway. Steve and Vick are helpful, thorough and considerate and we are very happy with the end result of their work - the rooms are looking great and all work was completed on time. We would recommend them and have booked them in to paint our kitchen next.
Customer in Essex
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High quality decorator who goes above and beyond
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We are really delighted with the work carried out for us by Steve. Steve produced a very competitive quotation for the preparation and decoration of two large bedrooms, the hall, stairs and first floor landing. He was friendly and professional throughout, arriving on time every morning. He gave good advice on colour schemes and how to match materials to get the effect we wanted. All the work areas were effectively protected while the work was carried out. A great deal of care and attention went into preparation of the surfaces, including dealing with water damage and areas of damp. The house was always left clean and tidy with all materials cleared away and stored securely at the end of each day's painting. Steve has been most accommodating, fitting in with our requirements. He was flexible in our last minute requests to make alterations to the planned works and to complete additional work not originally quoted for. Nothing was too much trouble. All of the work was completed on time and to a very high standard. We are delighted with the end result and would happily recommend Steve to our friends and family and will use him again when we require further decoration services.
Customer in Greater London
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Good job, good price
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Just wanted the exterior woodwork spruced up on my house. Steve was on time and worked hard. Actually done more than he had quoted for to create a better overall appearance. Rain upset his plans but he returned on the Saturday to finish the job.
Customer in Greater London
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Exterior work
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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
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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
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