S K Brewer Decorating

Without a doubt, Steve is the best painter/decorator I have come across. He helped our decision-making by providing expert advice on the work to be done, and then skilfully repaired/painted walls and all woodwork, including windows, doors, built-in shelving, etc. Not only was his work of excellent quality, but he was also hard-working, attentive to detail, and incredibly punctual. Very calm and polite, Steve has great people skills and can manage pressure. At times, he had to share space with other tradespersons, and again, he was easy-going and supportive. His work was delivered on time and within the agreed budget. I will certainly use Steve again and would highly recommend him to anyone else.

Steve is, without exaggeration, the best tradesperson I have ever hired. He sends quotes when he says he will, arrives when he says he will, and takes immense pride in his work. He is an excellent communicator and brings a "solutions mindset" to every job. I won't hesitate to hire him again, and would warmly recommend him to anyone.

This is the 4th time we’ve used Steve to do a decorating job for us as we’ve always been impressed with the quality of his work. He’s very punctual and professional. I’m pleased how he looked after our property and tidied after his work. He’s also very easy to deal with. I’d highly recommend him to friends and family.

Steve has been my go to decorator for a number of projects I had to complete the last couple of years and he will continue to be. He refreshed all painting in my two bedroom flat before I sold it and he fully decorated the house I purchased after that. The house was an older house and he had to remove the wallpaper, check the condition of the walls, line them and then complete the painting. It was not an easy job but thanks to Steve it was completed with high quality standard! He also painted all the doors and a large closet (all wooden surfaces). Steve pays attention to detail and due to his valued experience he can advice for the best solution. I recommend him unconditionally for a high quality finish and for his professionalism.

I contacted Steve about a painting job, and he got back to me within 24 hours. He was able to drop by to quote a couple of days later, and gave a reasonable price. He gave sensible advice on paint type, too. Steve was able to fit in our one day of painting around his larger jobs, and the work was complete about a week after I first contacted him, which was amazing. We were away during the day and he kept me up to date with how the job was going via text, and touched up a couple of extra bits of trim that I hadn't realized needed it. I was very pleased with the results, and the invoice was sent over quickly, with the total matching the original quote. I would absolutely recommend Steve for anyone needing decorating.

Very good work carried out by this trader. He is friendly, efficient and a very neat worker, tidying up as he went along and was happy to be left alone to complete the work so I didn't have to stay at home the whole time. One room completely decorated in one day. Excellent prices too... I would highly recommend.

Steven did a very professional job painting my bathroom, kitchen and utility rooms. Was a great experience from start to end, and Steven communicated proactively throughout. I have a kitchen with very high ceilings and quite a complex job, but no problem for Steven. Great value and will get him back for more work in future. Highly recommended.

I have used Steve before on various jobs in our house. He is meticulous with cutting in and very neat and tidy. He never disappoints with the high standard of work he does. I’ve used various firms over the years, they don’t come close to what Steve does.

Steve was communicative and helpful from first contact. He gave an estimate and stuck to budget. He turned up when he said he would and finished earlier than expected. Steve’s work is very good. He was tidy and altogether pleasant to have around.

Steven was helpful all throughout the process. Very transparent with the costings. The work done is of a very high standard. Had 3 decent sized rooms done in less than 2 days. I would highly recommend him and will be using his services again to finish decorating the rest of our flat.

Had Steve decorate our living room previously and was very pleased with his work so we got him to do our upstairs + downstairs hallway and bedroom this time. He was very accommodating with times that suited us, which we really appreciated. We are very happy with his work and he made sure that the place was tidy when he finished. I will be getting Steve again to do our kitchen and downstairs bathroom.

We have used Steve several times since moving to the area 6 years ago. He is our 'go to' for all painting and decorating jobs. Aside from being very good at what he does, Steve is honest and hardworking and we have no issues with leaving him in the house while we are away. A lovely guy, highly recommended.

Steven ended up painting more or less our entire home over the course of a couple months. We’d originally intended to have less work done, but were so happy with his professionalism, attention to detail, and speed that we ended up doing work we’d expected to pace across a year all in more or less one go. Steven is a great communicator able to advise as necessary and sets and meets deadlines better than you expect when having work done. I would highly recommend getting Steven to do any decorating work you have in mind.

We found Steve on Trusted Trader and have been really pleased with all his work. He first did work in autumn 2020 when our flat was empty, decorating our lounge, stairway and 3 bedrooms. He did a great job, really neat painting and importantly was very reliable, coming to quote at an agreed time and doing the work when he had agreed. He prices accurately so you know how much things will cost upfront. He's honest and won't say he can fit you in if he's not got a space, this is great as you know where you stand in terms of timings. After our first chunk of work we booked in with him and he came back and finished all the other rooms (2 bedrooms, kitchen and hallway). We even left him the key and he did the hall and kitchen while we were away. He's a great example of how easy it can be to get work done when you have a tradesperson with skill who's honest and comes when they say they will. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

We found Steve on Which? Trusted Traders and contacted him over email. Right from the start, his communications were professional and helpful. Steve even helped us to get a discount on the paint we wanted from an online retailer. On the day, Steve turned up promptly and got to work. To say he is good at what he does is an understatement, and we were extremely impressed as we watched him go about his work. He is very neat and tidy, and the quality of his work is top-notch. We were delighted at the finished job! We would have no hesitation recommending Steve to others, and if we needed further paintwork in future he would be the first person we called.

Steve just completed feature walls with wallpaper in few rooms in our house today. We are super delighted with the job. Steve is very professional and very tidy. He always does the job very neat and with attention to every detail. We used Steve a few times and will only use him if any paint, plastering or wall paper job needs to be done in the house. Highly recommend Steve, quality customer service and work ethic.

Steve came out to paint our extension (which was still plaster). His communication beforehand was excellent and he really put a lot of effort into the job. He had to rectify some of the plaster for us which he was happy to do and got a huge amount of work done in a short space of time. He is very friendly, polite, neat and tidy. His advice on our paint and skirtings was great and he takes pride in the work he does. I would not hesitate to use Steve again.

Steve was recommended to us by a friend. He was able to schedule the work in quickly and offered advice on types of paint suitable for the job. Steve was punctual, professional and completed all work to a very high standard. Would have no hesitation in using his services in future.

I’d highly recommend Steve. Recently got our living room decorated and I’m very pleased with his work. He’s very efficient and professional. I’ll use him again.

I contacted Steve after hearing good things about his work from my parents, they said he was honest, reliable, does the job well and leaves the areas clean and tidy so I thought perfect. I contacted him to come and repaint my hall. He was professional, efficient, extremely tidy and does much more than just throw on some paint, he uses quality equipment and materials and every speck of dust is gone when he leaves. I have had him to price upstairs, competitively priced and worth every penny.

First time I have used Steven and the previous 5 star reviews are a true reflection on his service, character and work. Steven painted numerous room's,landing, staircase, entrance passage over a 3 week period and no issues at all. Excellent service from the very beginning. Would highly recommend

We've had Steve round 4 times now to paint various rooms in our house, and most recently our kitchen. I can't rate Steve highly enough. He provides great advice and all work is really top quality. In addition, he's a genuinely lovely guy. Highly recommended.

Would have no hesitation in recommending Steve Brewer. I found Steve highly professional, punctual, reliable and friendly. Great at communicating too. He did an excellent job of painting ceiling and cornice. Am delighted with his work.

Steve painted a built-in shelving unit for us over the space of 3 days. He explained everything to us as he worked and did an excellent job to turn plain MDF into a brilliant white unit. He was punctual, stuck to his quote, courteous and communication to organise the painting was open and honest. We would highly recommend Steve and would have no hesitation in using him again in the future for ourselves.

Steve arrived on time, was incredibly tidy and hard working. He painted our kitchen and exceeded our expectations. I don’t normally leave reviews but he deserves it. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and know you'll not be disappointed.

Steve painted our hall, stairs, landing and downstairs bathroom including all woodwork. The quality of the work and attention to detail is fantastic. The price was competitive and Steve is a great communicator. He was flexible in considering all of the requests we had. Overall we are very pleased with the work. it was a pleasure to have Steve in our home and we wont hesitate to contact him again for future decoration needs. He has our strongest recommendation.

I contacted Steve after searching for a painter and decorator on Trusted Traders. I felt confident he was the right person for the job from the first phone call (and I spoke to a few!). Steve turned up at the time he said he would and finished the job in the time frame he had promised. The quality of the finish is excellent and I would have no hesitation to recommend Steve to anyone.

Steve was appointed to do our job after an accident at our property. We had been getting broadband installed and a workman came through our ceiling leaving a gaping hole .We had no idea who would be turning up to do the job as it was in the hands if the broadband company. But Steve was very professional ,he texted us to let us know he would be the one attending, gave us a date and a time and on the actual day texted ahead to make sure we where in and he was bang on the time he said he would be. I thought there would've been one Hell off a mess repairing the ceiling but Steve certainly had all the tools available to make sure there was little disturbance. He repaired the ceiling, plastered over it and then painted the whole ceiling. I know where the hole in the ceiling was but even I can't see where it's been now. An extremely efficient, polite and professional decorator. I would have no qualms in recommending Steve to friends and family... bonus was no cleaning up for me, Steve does all this and when he leaves you wouldn't even know he's been. Top man

Steve was helpful, recommended most reliable paints to be used on work - hall, stairs and landing. All communication was clear and precise. He arrived when he said he would. He was thorough, a clean and tidy worker and made a good job of the work, checked wall surfaces and filled where necessary, before he began. His charges are fair and reasonable. I will recommend him to family and friends, with the proviso that they must be prepared to be patient, because like all good workers, he is a busy man!

Have used Steve a few times now in different houses. Always does a great job. This time it was a full downstairs, with some wallpapering as well as plenty of painting. We booked Steve in to do the job whilst on holiday, and had absolutely no qualms leaving him in the house when we were away. A great thing about Steve’s work (aside from the quality of the job) is the neatness and tidiness when he is finished. We came back to a spotless house, no mess or dust to clear up. Already having Steve provide a quote for some exterior paintwork.

This is the second time Steve has worked in our home. He has decorated our hall and stairs plus two bedrooms. His work is very good, communication is excellent so we know when he is coming and he is receptive to any comments we have made. We often leave him a key when he is working and trust him to work unsupervised in our home.

We got Steve to decorate our bedroom, previously used Steve for halls & livingroom. Great job, always on time and finished in plenty time too, and leaves place very tidy. Would recommend Steve as 1st class service, very likeable and friendly guy.

We found Steves contact on the site and I would highly recommend his work. He has a very professional manner with very high standards which leads to an excellent finish, and his rates are highly competitive. He is friendly and very accommodating and when issues arise, due to his experience he can fix without compromising the finish. If you looking for an excellent painter and decorator I would recommend Steve, his work is really good value for money.

Steve recently painted my newly decorated bathroom. His quote was competitive and clear about the paint quality required. I am very pleased with the quality of the work and would recommend him without hesitation.

I have very high standards and an eye for detail. Getting a painter and decorator that can meet expectations has historically been a problem. Not anymore. Steve Brewer is an exceptional talent. He worked to redecorate 10 sizeable rooms in our home (including a central lobby c. 50 ft. in height). Throughout the property the finish is the same: perfect (which, to be frank, was no easy thing to achieve, the previous occupant having created issues that Steve had to make good). Steve’s work ethic is also exemplary. He quoted on the basis of 12 hour days but on a number of occasions, without being asked, he worked into the evening - 14 or more hours - to ensure that the works would be finished early (as we have a baby due). The other factor that helps set Steve apart is his trustworthiness. A nicer and more genuine gentleman you will not meet. He was a pleasure to have in our home. I recommend Steve without reservation and will be happy to speak with anyone who is considering hiring him.

We've used Steve for three times now and each time he's done a fantastic job. This job involved stripping and making good walls, lining, painting and woodwork and as always, Steve's done a great job. Always offers great advice and completes work to the very highest standard and to top it off, a really nice guy. Thanks Steve!

Steve has worked for me on a number of occasions, I wouldn’t use anyone else. He is thorough, doesn’t waste time, his work is top quality and he is a very tidy worker. Would highly recommend.

Steve decorated both bedrooms and the living room. He decorated them fully, ceilings, walls and woodwork. Steve carried out a top quality job with excellent attention to detail, he fully and profesionally prepared all of the surfaces and is highly knowledgable about all of the different finishes and techniques so his advice and guidance was invaluable. He’s fully trust worthy, reliable and completed the work on time. I’ll definately be asking him to come and decorate next time it’s needed.

Steve's details came via a recommendation and we are very happy with his work, in fact over the years we've got him back 3 times and he's now redecorated every room in our house. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a high quality, reliable and hardworking painter and decorator.

Steven is a well presented tradesman who turned up at the time we arranged. He did a beautiful job of painting my bathroom walls, ceiling and wood work. He was respectful of bathroom fittings and masked items and covered with dust sheets. Steven's work is flawless. Steven priced the job honestly and did not do a 'rush job' and worked on continuously until the job was finished. I would highly recommend Steven and would definitely hire him again for remaining projects in my home. 10/10 rating.

I have used Steve on a number of occasions at different properties and I can't recommend him enough. Experienced in his craft, offers useful advice and recommendations. He is extremely trustworthy and able to work autonomously. He is a gentleman, polite and friendly. Work always carries out to a high standard and on time, which I expect of my tradesmen.

I was very impressed and most delighted with Stevens work as I am very fussy. His cutting in was perfect and he left everywhere clean and tidy. He was very professional, punctual,polite and didn't mess about but got the work done. It was a job of painting a large hallway and stair case of a large 3 story house and it didn't faze him at all after all his hard work I came home to tell him I didn't like the colour I'd chosen. He patiently did it all again with the new colour.

Steve prepped our hall walls and wallpapered in just a few hours. He also fixed a bad plaster job by a previous tradesman on our kitchen ceiling. Steve took the initiative to repair other sections of plastering which we hadn't highlighted. Exceeding our expectations. Steve was very thorough, efficient, well mannered and worked in a very clean environment. I would definitely recommend his services.

Steve is a very polite and respectful man and came highly recommended, i was not disappointed, he painted my very high and awkward hallway walls, he recommended the ideal paint and prepared the walls prior to work, a very good job I'm extremely pleased. If your looking for a painter, look no further!

Steve was engaged during the completion of a house move, as multiple rooms were being renovated. The job mainly consisted of prep work and painting. Steve adapted to accommodate a demanding deadline at short notice, and maintained the highest levels of professionalism throughout the project. His knowledge and experience were clearly evident in the suggestions he offered and the exceptional standard to which he completed the work. What made Steve stand out from alternative options, that I've used in the past, was his friendliness, quality of work and value for money.

We just brought our little flat and steve came and painted some of our living/dining room. He did a brilliant job. Would totally recommend. Very polite and efficient.

Steve did painting work in my conservatory, he prepared for the work really well and completed the job with skill to my satisfaction. His charges are very competitive and I would not hesitate to recommend him. I will have him back to do further work. He takes pride in his work and it shows.

Steve came round to provide an estimate for the work and gave a full explanation of all the types of paints that were available along with the good/bad points of each type. Work started and finished on schedule (4 days for painting ceilings, walls and all woodwork including 10 doors). He took time to prepare all surfaces resulting in a better finish now than when the house was built. A very tidy workman who takes great pride in what he does. Would highly recommend Steve and couldn’t be more satisfied with his work.

Steve was recommended to us when we moved to the area just over a year ago. In that time he has decorated most of the rooms in our new home, including external paintwork. An issue with a batch of paint was resolved by him on our behalf and he rectified the problem at no cost to ourselves. Rates are very reasonable and work completed to a high standard. I would have no hesitation in recommending this respectful and completely trustworthy individual.

Steve did a great job at painting our living room, happy to recommend and use again.

Steve painted my living room, kitchen and 3 bedrooms just before Christmas. It’s a first class job which I’m very happy with and won’t hesitate to get Steve back for any more decorating jobs in the future and have passed his number on to other family members.

Steve, has been decorating my house for last 10 years. His work is always top notch. He is reliable, tidy, knowledgeable and a really decent and honest person. I can not recommend him enough for anyone looking for a decorator. Once you've used him, there is no going back!

Steve recently painted my kitchen, bathroom and hallway, doing a truly superb job in a short period of time, and leaving my Victorian flat magically transformed! He is knowledgeable, reliable, tidy and a pleasure to have around. I am looking forward to him returning later in the year to do some more work for me, and highly recommend him to others.

Steve recently painted our halls and stairs and the job was first class, very tidy and professional job. Steve is very enthusiastic about his work and you can tell that he takes pride in the work he does. He is always on time and finishes the job on time as well. He is a very easy going and likeable person, and I would highly recommend Steve to anyone, he's that good we have just got him back to decorate our kitchen, great job again and leaves the place spotless.

I employed Steve on the basis of the Which? reviews and glad I did! He is a professional from "The old school" who takes a pride in his work doing an excellent job. Easy to get on with, clean, tidy punctual and, in my case, prepared to stick with his most competitive estimate despite a couple of unforeseen snags occurring. I have no hesitation in awarding 5 stars across the board. Tom Nisbet

Very professional, great communication, reliable and excellent value for money. From first contact Steve was enthusiastic and pleasant to deal with, was accommodating on our availability and thereafter did an excellent job. Exceeded our expectations yet is affordable and also very genuine person to deal with. Will use again and have already recommended to our family members.

We required the whole of the house to be painted internally, including some minor repairs to the plasterboard finish etc. From our initial contact to the completion of the works Steve was excellent, resulting in a finished product which has been greatly admired by family and friends, who have already requested his contact details.

After a house fire our entire house needed redecorating. Steve provided a very competitive quote very quickly and we decided to offer him the job. Steve came in and we were wowed by his skill and efficiency. Our house now looks the best it has ever looked. I'd recommend Steve to anyone, he was a pleasure to have in our home and I'd imagine you'd struggle to find a more honest, skilled and professional decorator out there. Thanks Steve!

As soon as we had decided to move house, we noticed a patch of damp on out basement level which resulted in a new damp course. In three rooms, the wall paper was stripped half way up the wall and the wall re-plastered. We thought this would be a major re-papering job. Steve managed to restore the decoration to it's original state in a very short time and at a very good rate. We have had a lot of decorating done over the years and Steve really stands out for his quality of work and professionalism. We are recommending him to all our friends.

Steve's work is top class in every respect. He will go the extra mile to ensure a good finish, even on ancient horse-hair plaster walls and battered woodwork like ours. He likes to continuously learn new things about his craft and his advice has proved to be very sound. Like all his other reviewers, we found him to be thoroughly reliable, honest, trustworthy and pleasant to work with. His rates are very reasonable for work of this calibre and we are very happy to recommend him on this particularly reliable site.

Steven Brewer is not only a really easy person to have about the house, you can also leave him keys and know that he can be trusted. He doesn't over-charge and he is a very good painter decorator full of good suggestions. I really rate him and will use him from now on.

I have used Steve's decorating skills many times over the years. He has given me consistently good service at reasonable prices. His work is neat and he leaves my property clean and tidy. Steve has also provided good advice on which paint brands prove to be the best value for money.

I had a relatively small piece of decorating required in a shower room, I found Steve through Which?Trusted Traders. He came round within 24 hrs to provide, a very reasonable quote, arriving when he said he would. He gave me advice on which paint type to use and did some extra research to ensure we picked the right one. A few days later he arrived at the agreed time to carry out the work which was completed to a high and professional standard. All work was carried out to plan and he cleaned up after himself very well (he even washed the mug after his cup of tea!). Would thoroughly recommend Steve, As many of us will have experienced it is difficult sometimes to get a tradesman like Steve who arrives on time, charges perfectly reasonable rates and does a thoroughly professional job. Eric, Edinburgh, Feb 17

Steve has done a number of decorating jobs at my home. The quality of his work and attention to detail has always been first class. Any additional requests I have made have always been accommodated with the minimum of fuss. Plus he is a really friendly guy. Highly recommended.

Very glad to have found Steve in December – timely, honest and competitive in pricing. He is very good at what he does! From requesting a quote, agreeing on price and time scale to the high quality of work and completion of the jobs- his professionalism and expertise was outstanding throughout. He was also very flexible and respectful of the fact that we have three kids under five (two of which nap during the afternoon). He returned our battered hallway skirting boards to their former glory, painted all the doors without a streak, papered two feature walls (one was a comic strip which was tricky to line up). His attention to detail is second to none (and I admit I am pretty fussy). We will definitely ask for Steve to return in the future and we highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for the best in west Lothian. Thank you Steve for your great work!

I came across a recommendation for Steve on the StreetLife platform and he's been fantastic! We had to redecorate our bathroom after the plasterboard ceiling was damaged due to a leak from above and Steve was able to give me a quote based on my description, he always replied promptly and was very friendly and trustworthy. The materials used by Steven were of very good quality and we're super pleased with the outcome. His prices were very reasonable for a professional decorator. Highly recommended - we will definitely give Steve a ring again when we need further work.

My husband & I just moved into a new house and needed decorating done in three rooms including stripping wallpaper. Steve was recommended to me by a colleague and his quote was very reasonable! He finished everything in six working days and the quality was impeccable. I don't know how he got everything done so quickly & finished to a high standard! Such a relief to have it all done without the stress of trying to do it ourselves (we never could've done as good of a job anyway!). Highly recommend, Steve was always on time, professional & friendly. Worth every penny!

Steve recently prepared and decorated the walls, ceilings, skirting boards and doors of a flat we had just moved into. The walls and skirting boards were not in the best condition. Somehow, Steve managed to fix all the blemishes in the walls and on the skirting boards before decorating. The final finish is outstanding. Throughout Steve was very professional. He was in regular touch before, during and after completing the work. He checked and double checked everything to ensure he did exactly what we wanted him to do. The estimate he provided was detailed and clearly set out. Steve arrived exactly when he said he would and completed the work in the time frame he said he would. Steve really is an excellent and totally reliable craftsman and I recommend him to anyone without any hesitation. We just feel lucky to have found him through the Which? website.

Steve decorated my lounge, bedroom and hallway, including stripping, lining, painting and glossing. The quality of work was absolutely fantastic and we are delighted with the service Steve provided. Quote was very competitive and we would 100% percent recommend Steve. In addition - a lovely, friendly guy - we'll have him back when we get round to decorating our other rooms.

Steve recently completed some outdoor work for me. His quote for the work was competitive, and he proved to be extremely professional and competent. He was very attentive to my requirements, and painstaking in clearing up after the work was finished. As an added bonus, he's an extremely polite and friendly chap. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

Steve provided a very competitive quote for us to paint several rooms and a staircase in our home. The job was done to an excellent standard, in the timescales agreed and left in a clean and tidy state. I would recommend Steve to anyone seeking similar services... Excellent!

Steve gave a me a reasonable quote quickly and was able to get in and do the job in a couple of days. The finish was excellent all over. I would highly recommend him. Just a shame for me that he has moved to Scotland!

In January 2016, Steve painted an entire flat in a short period of time prior to it being rented. He was totally professional, punctual and efficient. I would totally recommend him to anyone who wants a good job done quickly.

Steve delivers a great value service, is responsive and extremely reliable. Very personable and helpful. Does a great job of filling and tidies up well after himself.

Customer Service Quality Value Steve did a great job! I was happy having him working in my home & his work was finished to a very high standard. He painted all my interior doors, door surrounds & skirtings as well as the living room & hall. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and will use his services again and that pretty much says it all!