DECORATORS & HOME MAINTENANCE
174 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.
175 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.
176 Access Decorators
0118 942 7581
965 Oxford Road, Reading
Over 30 years’ experience is a real plus point and it’s no wonder that all Wayne Urquhart’s work comes through recommendation. All aspects of interior and exterior decoration; also renovation of older properties. Has access to a good network of other similarly experienced tradespeople. Phone evenings or leave a message. Pleasant to deal with.
177 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.’
178 Brighter Homes & Gardens
0118 934 1306
07803 502612
stephen.s.hall@talk21.com
http://www.brighterhomesandgardens.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.
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179 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.
180 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.’
181 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.
182 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.
183 D & S Decorators
0118 926 8195
07754 460630
15 Thistleton Way, Lower Earley
dsdecor@hotmail.co.uk
http://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!
184 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.
185 Dec Create
0118 969 0979
Michelle 07733 111818
Jeremy 07950 029293
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.
186 Dpi Interiors
07877 627482
42 Starlings Drive, Tilehurst
info@dpiinteriors.co.uk
http://www.dpiinteriors.co.uk
At Dpi Interiors they have built up a good working relationship with homeowners and businesses in the Reading area. They offer a friendly and reliable service undertaking all aspects of painting and decorating. No job is too big or too small; insurance work is undertaken; there are free quotations and references can be seen on their website.
187 PJ Fairbairn
0118 984 4403
07765 570326
10 Sherwood Place, Purley on Thames
With over 26 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.
188 D Godley Painters & Decorators
0118 954 0117
07788 598146
102 Millbank Crescent, Woodley
Plenty of references for Dave Godley who has been trading for 22 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.
189 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.
190 Brian Higgins
0118 945 4572
07971 312597
7 Gwynne Close, Tilehurst
With 20+ years’ experience and excellent references, Brian can undertake any interior or exterior decorating work including wallpapering, coving and wood graining. Polite and punctual with competitive rates, he offers top-quality workmanship that you will be happy to recommend to your friends. Also undertakes insurance work.
191 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.
192 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.
193 John’s Decorating Services
07775 634425
0118 962 7531
Wokingham-based, John can provide a full painting and decorating service for your valuable abode. All aspects of exterior and interior work from John who is well known locally.
194 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.
195 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.
196 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.
197 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.
198 A Mills & Sons Decorating & Carpentry
0118 988 3838
07793 435949
alan.mills3@virgin.net
Alan 07904 046178 Russell
25 Oatlands Road, Shinfield
http://www.amillsandsons.co.uk
http://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 130 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, and all types of carpentry. Hard landscaping, decking, purpose-built timber-framed outbuildings are just a few more of the various services they offer. If what you need is not listed, give them a call as they are sure they can help. Free estimates. Fully insured.
199 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.
200 Bob Perrey
0118 931 0798
8 Richborough Close, Earley
Given 10/10 by one reader: ‘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.
201 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.
202 Wayne Purser
0118 983 2316
07790 417545
3 Ragdale, Burghfield Common, Reading
Wayne Purser’s decorating skills were well 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 20 years' experience behind him, Wayne offers free advice, quotations and colour assistance. Good customer references; full public liability insurance.
203 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.
204 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.
204a Sovereign Home Improvements
0118 975 9137
07824 992425
64 Evendons Lane, Wokingham
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 excellent references. They carry out all aspects of home improvement, commercial refurbishment and undertake insurance work. Specialists in interior and exterior painting, decorating and wallpapering, they install kitchens and bathrooms and also list tiling, carpentry, plastering, coving, Artexing, electrics, plumbing, general maintenance and handyman services amongst their many activities.
205 TL Décor
07710 453017
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.
206 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.
207 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 14 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.
208 Wright Decorators
0118 986 3163
07774 935288
16 Wickford Way, Lower Earley
With over 25 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.
