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C L S Painting Decorating and Home Improvements

9.82/10

Hockley, Essex

Checkatrade member since November 2018
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Services

  • Painting / Decorating
  • Exterior Painting
  • Wallpapering
  • Wooden Windows Stripped / Painted
  • Timber Resin Repairs
  • Door Stripping
  • Timber Restoration
  • Wall Murals

Customer Reviews

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9.82 /10

Based on 13 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.77

Reliability

9.92

Communication

9.77

Reviews (125)

  • Anna S
    10

    Painting of living room and built in cupboards

    Posted 15 March

    Collin was fantastic from start to finish - reliable, knowledgeable and the work completed to a high standard. I would thoroughly recommend and will definitely be using him again for my next project.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SS0
  • 10

    Excellent Painter/Decorator

    Posted 13 February

    Another job completed by Collin. Large open-plan Kitchen/Dining/Living room, with vaulted ceiling, all prepartory work and all painted. The work was carried out to Collin's usual high standard, and I was kept fully informed of progress and any issues. Again as usual, Collin arrived on time and worked very hard. All products etc, itemised on invoice. Collin has decorated all of my property, including outside and I will be having some more work done in a few months. I have no hesitation in recommending Collin, he works very hard, is punctual and polite.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SS5
  • 10

    First class job

    Posted 27 January

    Collin cleared and fixed our guttering and attached our new back garden gate (Also removed the decaying old one). He did a first class job and although he was working in 6 degree temperatures he remained cheerful and friendly the whole time. Would definitely recommend!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RM3
  • Sandra F
    9.67

    Kitchen & Utility Painting & Decorating

    Posted 04 December 2025

    Colin was so easy to deal with. Good availability, good price and even helped with paint colour options. Very professional. Delighted with his work and our newly painted kitchen & utility. Will definitely use Colin again. such a nice guy, would recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM9
  • 10

    Painting

    Posted 01 December 2025

    Colin has just completed another decorating job for me. As usual, Colin carried out the work to a high standard, was always on time, polite and kept me informed of progress. Colin has carried out works for me previously, both inside and outside. I would have no hesitation in recommending Colin to family and friends, and any future works I need doing Colin would be the person I would use.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SS5
  • 10

    Dining room

    Posted 20 November 2025

    Collin did an excellent job decorating our dining room. He's undertaken lots of work for us ,all carried out very professionally,we never hesitate to contact him.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SS5

Photos

Double height kitchen/diner
Double height kitchen/diner
Double height Kitchen/diner
Double height Kitchen/diner
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Company Info

Owner

Mr Collin Staines

Sole Trader

8 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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Welcome to CLS Painting Decorating and Home Improvements.

My name is Collin Staines and I specialise in internal / external painting and decorating. I work hard to uphold a business you and rely on and trust. I have many years experience behind me and have painted / decorated peoples's homes, businesses and care homes. I am based in Hockley and enjoy working in this area and up to 40 miles from it.

I generally work on my own but have a close group of other trusted trades people that I can call upon if the project requires additional man power or other trades. I am also lucky enough to have a talented wife who sometimes works with me , this way my over heads are kept small and I can keep my prices down.

Our customers are very important to us and therefore we work closely with them from the initial thoughts / concepts to guidance on the best suitable and quality products to use, right through to the finished project.

We respect your property and therefore work hard to do the best possible job and that includes taking great care of your property. We use "Mirka" dust free sanding equipment so that you can come back to a clean and tidy home.

We offer free no obligation quotes which are clear and straight forward. We are happy to look at small projects such as repainting a few doors to renovating a whole house so why not give us a call.

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