DECORATORS & HOME MAINTENANCE
163 A Brush Above The Rest
01635 861429
07843 577758
brushabovetherest@btinternet.com
www.abrushabovetherest.co.uk
We have seen lovely references for this family-run business where
they have over 40 years’ combined experience. They offer a high
standard of decorating and take on jobs of all sizes, from house exteriors
to hand-painted bespoke kitchens. Working mainly Mon–Fri, they
are flexible depending on your needs, so if you want decorating done
while you are away or at the weekend, they will try to accommodate
these requests. They adopt the same theory with start and finish times.
164 Ace Property House Maintenance
0118 971 0579
07752 285222
New Hope, Beenham, Reading
APHM@btinternet.com
www.ace-property.co.uk
Paul Morris, the proprietor, has been trading for eight years. He
has been decorating internally and externally to a very high standard
for over 20 years and is multi-skilled. Paul provides a full decorating
service, and also including the laying of laminated and ceramic floors,
doors supplied and fitted, or just re-hung, installation of new lights
and radiators, and plastering. He also offers a complete house maintenance
service, including new ceilings, skimming ceilings, plumbing, carpentry
and electrical services. Member of UKTC, fully insured, City &
Guilds qualified, most work comes by recommendations. Insurance work
undertaken.
165 A Problem
Solved
0118 961 5597
07748 714758
6 Ledbury Drive, Calcot, Reading
aproblemsolved@ntlworld.com
Painting and decorating at affordable prices. Fully insured. Also
does door hanging, wall and floor tiling. Your contact is Jason Busby
166 ASB Décor
0118 969 4963
07855 889806
asb.decor@btinternet.com
82 Lunds Farm Road, Woodley, Reading
Andrew Burchell provides a first-class painting and decorating service
both internal and external, using only the best-quality materials.
Andrew prides himself on being conscientious and thorough in his work
and is only too pleased to offer advice when needed. Competitive prices
and fully insured, please call for a free written quotation. References
are available.
167 John Abbey
0118 924 2552
07810 835152
A skilled and conscientious service is provided by Sonning Common-based
John, who will undertake any decorating project in your home, from
paper hanging and painting to wood stripping, tiling and coving. Six
days a week with hours to suit the client, John has plenty of satisfied
customers in and around Reading.
168 Aladdin
Decorators
0118 969 8102
11 Mohawk Way, Woodley
John Townsend has been in business for nearly 30 years and now works
with his son, so you are guaranteed the quality and service you’d
expect from a family business, with direct contact from start to finish.
All aspects of decorating from painting and wallpapering to coving
and Artexing. Because they offer an efficient and competitive service,
60% of their work is through recommendation and repeats. A City &
Guilds master tradesman. Fully insured. Use John’s answerphone
during the day or speak with him 6–9pm. ‘Professional
at all times, prompt and accurate estimate ... we were given helpful
advice and the standard of the work was excellent.’
169 Berkshire Renovations
0118 941 8008
36 Windermere Road, Reading
info@berkshirerenovations.co.uk
www.berkshirerenovations.co.uk
Berkshire Renovations are interior renovation specialists offering
all aspects of residential and commercial refurbishment that includes
plumbing, electrics, plastering, carpentry and decorating. For more
information please contact them for a free, no-obligation quotation.
170 Brighter Homes & Gardens
0118 934 1306
07803 502612
stephen.s.hall@talk21.com
Twyford-based Stephen and Teresa offer a professional service for
all your interior and exterior decorating needs including painting,
papering, coving, kitchen and bedroom installations, tiling, laminate
floors, flat-pack construction and all other handyman services including
carpentry. Also hard landscaping, decking, patios, edging, water features,
etc. Competitive rates with many references. All enquiries welcomed
and answered.
* 5% discount with The Directory and discount for senior citizens
*
171 Bryan’s Decorating Services
07801 442312
0118 961 8395
45 Cypress Road, Woodley
Bryan Whale undertakes all aspects of painting and decorating, both
interior and exterior. He will also do coving, tiling and general
property maintenance, both domestic and commercial. Most of his work
is from recommendation as he guarantees a personal service with consistently
high standards. No job is too small. Free quotations.
172 Marc Burden
0118 979 3591
07860 112506
Ashridgewood Cottage, Forest Road, Wokingham
m_burden@btconnect.com
Marc Burden is a decorator with over 25 years’ experience. He
offers a friendly, reliable, individual and professional service.
Marc provides a complete domestic and commercial interior and exterior
decorating service, including: jointing, dry lining, Artexing, skimming
and coving. We have many excellent recommendations regarding his reliability,
perfectionism and integrity. Free estimates. Fully insured. ‘Very
fair on pricing.’
173 CJT Interior Decorations
0118 935 1996
07790 397840
53 Swepstone Close, Lower Earley
ct_taylor53@yahoo.com
Colin is a skilled tradesman who is trustworthy, reliable and ‘very
clean and tidy’. All his decorating work has come through recommendation
so there is no shortage of good local references.
174 Stuart Cripps
0118 967 7412
07790 407577
276 Kingfisher Drive, Woodley
bluecrisps@aol.com
Having been a self-employed painter and decorator for over 20 years,
Stuart’s work comes mainly from recommendation, so excellent
references are available (Stuart provided plenty for The Directory).
All aspects of interior and exterior work are covered to a high standard
with special attention given to preparation and top-quality materials.
No job is too small. Call for a free estimate; all enquiries are welcome
and will be answered.
175 D & S Decorators
0118 926 8195
07754 460630
15 Thistleton Way, Lower Earley
dsdecor@hotmail.co.uk
www.dsdecoruk.com
High-quality work is completed on time and leaving you with a clean
and tidy house. There are free quotations and advice, competitive
prices and punctuality is guaranteed. Dennis relies on most of his
work coming from recommendation and references are available. All
aspects of internal and external decorating and specialist paint effects.
Commercial contracts welcome. No job is too small!
176 Dave
the Decorator
0118 926 7381
With over 38 years’ experience, Earley-based David Willis will
undertake any decorating jobs, inside or out. Hours are flexible and
all work comes through recommendations. Praised by satisfied customers
for providing a friendly and professional service at a good price.
Also tiling, coving and general repairs.
177 Dec Create
0118 969 0979
Jeremy 07950 029293
Michelle 07733 111818
219 Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley
michelle.bunce@btinternet.com
A family business offering a personal service, including a female
decorator for women living on their own. They can advise on colour
and design helping to unlock your own ideas. ‘Over the space
of two years we have had Dec Create paint and decorate the outside
and interior of our five-bedroomed house. They are very professional
and provide a refreshingly high standard of expertise.’ Members
of the Guild of Master Craftsmen.
178 Dpi Interiors
07877 627482
42 Starlings Drive, Tilehurst
info@dpiinteriors.co.uk
www.dpiinteriors.co.uk
At Dpi Interiors they have built up a good working reputation with
homeowners and business in the Reading area. They offer a professional,
friendly and reliable service undertaking all aspects of painting
and decorating. All their work is fully guaranteed and insurance work
is accepted. Visit their website for references and pictures of their
latest projects.
179 PJ Fairbairn
0118 984 4403
07765 570326
10 Sherwood Place, Purley on Thames
With over 27 years’ experience in the trade and 13 in business
on his own, Paul Fairbairn can offer you the very best quality work
on all kinds of domestic and commercial interior and exterior decorating.
Always punctual, reliable and conscientious, he has plenty of satisfied
customers as most of his work comes through recommendation. Plenty
of excellent references. Free quotations. Full public liability insurance.
180 D Godley Painters & Decorators
0118 954 0117
07788 598146
102 Millbank Crescent, Woodley
Plenty of references for Dave Godley who has been trading for 23 years
taking on all manner of internal and external decorating work including
paper hanging; he also hand paints kitchens. ‘Meticulous in
the preparation of difficult areas and has achieved a high quality
finish throughout. Prompt and courteous.’ Insurance work. Full
public liability insurance.
181 Hendries
01344 649943
07773 784991
112 Vandyke, Great Hollands, Bracknell
Scott Hendrie is your contact for all aspects of interior and exterior
decorating for both domestic and commercial customers. Free quotes.
Fully insured. Hours to suit you. Scott also does Artexing, coving
and can also help you with various aspects of building maintenance.
182 Holland Decorating
0118 969 9425
07710 780071
24 Reading Road, Woodley
‘Neil has done a few wallpapering, painting and tiling jobs
for us over the last few years. Being very fit, he works quickly,
the work is extremely neat and he’s exceptionally tidy. Prices
are good too.’ Neil Holland has over 20 years’ experience
behind him, especially with wallpapering. He’s fully insured
and a first-class addition to The Directory.
183 Paul Jackson
07811 804441
From woodgraining to rag rolling, papering to painting, Paul has his
advanced City & Guilds and offers a high standard of interior
and exterior decoration. Over 20 years’ experience in the trade.
184 KBP Decorating
0118 941 3644
07976 327690
98 Westwood Road, Tilehurst
Keith Protheroe has been established for over 25 years and runs this
small team of friendly and reliable tradesmen. Interior and exterior
decorating and building maintenance work is undertaken, all to high
standards for both domestic and commercial clients. Experienced, conscientious
and trustworthy – a true professional. References are available
and there is full public liability insurance.
185 Peter Knowles
0118 979 2804
31 Marks Road, Wokingham
A family business established for over 30 years. Peter undertakes
all kinds of decorating work, interior and exterior, including Artexing
and coving. All work guaranteed. Lots of good references. ‘High
standard of work.’ Insurance claims welcome.
186 David Mansfield
0118 376 9752
07974 405456
78 Lunds Farm Road, Woodley
dishmansfield@hotmail.com
Undertakes both exterior and interior painting and decorating including
wallpapering, using only top-quality materials. Free estimates, a
competitive daily rate, attention to detail and a reputation based
on integrity are assured. Over 25 years in Woodley. Full public liability
insurance.
187 Dave McLaren – Painting & Decorating
0118 961 7607
07833 170126
7 Andrews Road, Earley, Reading
Dave is Earley based and offers a professional decorating service
at good rates. The references we received at The Directory describe
him as being prompt, reliable, friendly and flexible. He prides himself
on his conscientious preparation and attention to detail with every
job he takes on. Working hours that suit the client, his service also
encompasses free quotes and advice. Dave holds full public liability
insurance.
188 M McLaughlin
0118 967 9692
07860 212123
87 Grange Avenue, Reading
mick_mclaughlin@hotmail.com
Mick has been tiling, painting and wallpapering for over 30 years.
Most of his work comes via recommendation and The Directory received
a first-class introduction to this totally reliable and friendly tradesman.
189 A Mills & Sons Decorating & Carpentry
0118 988 3838
Alan 07904 046178
Russell 07793 435949
25 Oatlands Road, Shinfield RG2 9DW
alan.mills3@virgin.net
www.amillsandsons.co.uk
www.checkatrade.com/AMillsAndSons
A family-run decorating and carpentry business with the highest ethical
standards, where quality of work is their highest priority. They never
forget that they are a guest in your home or business. They are full
members of Checkatrade, where they have over 200 personal recommendations
available to read. ‘Courteous, efficient, achieved the best
possible results. They have transformed our home, we cannot recommend
them highly enough’ is just one of the comments you will find.
They accommodate every aspect of people’s needs from the decoration
of a small bedroom to a refurbishment of an entire house inside and
out. They undertake a wide range of services including all aspects
of decorating, plastering, dry lining, tiling, all areas of carpentry
and bathroom or kitchen refits. If what you need is not listed, give
them a call as they are sure they can help. Free estimates. Fully
insured.
190 Roger Moule
0118 986 0914
07795 972371
80 Barnsdale Road, Reading
Roger has been established since 1982. All aspects of interior and
exterior decorating including Artexing, coving, wallpapering etc.
Proper estimates and quality work. A Mortimer reader wrote saying
that ‘Roger did a superb job and his workmanship was first class.’
Highly rated.
191 Bob Perrey
0118 931 0798
8 Richborough Close, Earley
Bob receives 10/10 ‘Excellent, reliable, conscientious work
at very competitive prices.’ Exterior and interior decorating
with a reputation for tidiness and proper preparation. Quotes a daily
rate with no mark-up on materials. Lots of local contacts for your
reference.
192 Terry Polden
0118 954 6847
0790 3 482378
304 Kidmore Road, Caversham
Terry has over 30 years’ experience in painting and decorating,
external and internal, including wall-papering. City & Guilds
qualified. ‘The quality of Terry’s work has always been
to a high standard.’ ‘Extremely hard-working, flexible
and an excellent communicator.’ No job too small. All work is
guaranteed and quotations are free. We’ve seen the references
– an excellent addition to The Directory.
193 Wayne Purser
0118 983 2316
07790 417545
3 Ragdale, Burghfield Common, Reading
Wayne Purser’s decorating skills come highly recommended. He
ensures your home is worked on cleanly, courteously and professionally,
never losing sight of the fact that your satisfaction is his goal.
With over 24 years' experience behind him, Wayne offers free advice,
quotations and colour assistance. Good customer references; full public
liability insurance.
194 Andrew Rose
0118 958 3996
0785 0 172869
122 Cockney Hill, Tilehurst
am.rose@o2.co.uk
Over 25 years’ experience, City & Guilds-qualified, Andrew
offers a complete domestic and commercial, interior and exterior decorating
service, including paper-hanging, ceramic wall and floor tiling, and
home maintenance. A first-class, friendly and reliable service. Plenty
of excellent references. Top-quality products, free estimates, fully
insured.
195 Simply Elegant
0118 946 1931
76 Balmore Drive, Caversham
Small family business run by Darren Randall since 1986. All work is
through recommendation. Interior and exterior decorating is undertaken
together with home improvements and maintenance by well-qualified
trades people. You can be assured of quality work with that personal
touch. They carry out a lot of their work in the Caversham area where
one reader gave them 10/10. Full guarantees and public liability insurance.
Out-of-hours service.
196 Sovereign Home Improvements
0118 975 9137
07824 992425
1 Pavenham Close, Lower Earley
info@sovereignberkshire.co.uk
www.sovereignberkshire.co.uk
Sovereign is a family-run business with over 25 years’ experience.
Members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, all their work is guaranteed,
they are fully insured and The Directory has seen many excellent references.
They carry out all aspects of home improvement and commercial refurbishment,
and also undertake insurance work. They are specialists in interior
and exterior painting, decorating and wallpapering, they install kitchens
and bathrooms and also list tiling, carpentry, plastering, coving,
Artexing, electrics, plumbing, decorative window shutters, general
maintenance and handyman services amongst their many activities.
197 TL Décor
07710 453017
0118 975 2581
102 Cressingham Road, Reading
Trevor Lee has been decorating both interiors and exteriors to a high
standard for over 20 years. He offers a reliable and professional
service with quality workmanship a priority. No job is too small and
work ranges from assisting with the design to revamping kitchen units
and furniture. The final brush stroke will only be made on your complete
satisfaction. Free no-obligation quotations. He holds full public
liability insurance. Excellent references are available.
198 Top Marks Painting & Decorating
0118 978 7614
07799 471612
21 Reeves Way, Wokingham
mark@sportalot.fsnet.co.uk
Mark O’Sullivan has plenty of experience and comes well recommended.
Particular about standards, he pays great attention to detail on all
decorating jobs, whether exterior or interior. ‘Reliable, trustworthy
and friendly,’ Competitive prices. Top-quality materials used.
Free quotes. Member of Checkatrade.
199 J West Decorative Services
0118 977 1141
07976 598154
5 Arun Close, Winnersh
JWestDecorating@yahoo.co.uk
With over 20 years experience, Jonathan West is a friendly, reliable
decorator with a good eye for design. He is happy to offer clients
advice on colour schemes and new plastering techniques. Jonathan will
quote for all aspects of decorating work, from small jobs to large
projects, including specialist work such as polished plastering, ottocento
plastering and specialist paint finishes. Competitive rates and fully
insured. Working hours are to suit the client.
200 The Wright Décor
0118 969 7087
07905 182719
thewrighthome@aol.com
48 Ravensbourne Drive, North Woodley
We will excuse the pun in the title for a business that provided The
Directory with so many excellent local references. Nick Wright’s
business has been going for 15 years and he strives to keep his customers
for good. He does just that through high-quality workmanship using
only the top-quality materials for both interior and exterior decorating
work; also paper hanging. Advanced City & Guilds-qualified. Insurance
work. Full public liability insurance.
201 Wright Decorators
0118 986 3163
07774 935288
16 Wickford Way, Lower Earley
With over 26 years’ experience, much of Peter Wright’s
work comes from recommendations. He sets high standards of workmanship
and service, offering skills in wallpapering, paint effects, Artexing
and coving. Peter is happy to accommodate decorating jobs large or
small. Free estimates. Insurance work.
