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C L S Painting Decorating and Home Improvements

9.98/10

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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9.98 /10

Based on 15 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.93

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (130)

  • Laura M
    10

    Decorating bedroom

    Posted 08 June

    This is the third time we have had Collin decorate our house. Collin is really reliable, professional and the work he has done is perfect. We would use him again for more work.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SS5
  • Marina A
    10

    Paint front door and surrounding woodwork

    Posted 18 May

    Collin did an amazing job on my 100 year old door, and all the surrounding woodwork, including filling several areas where wood was rotting. The finish looks great and Collin was very professional and tidy, cleared all dust and rubbish. His price was also very reasonable. I would highly recommend him
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SS0
  • 10

    Hallway/landing/cupboard painted

    Posted 29 April

    Have used Collin on numerous occasions. This time was for the hallway/landing/cupboard. As expected a 1st class finish & thrilled with the results. Just perfection...... Collin is punctual, tidy & respectful of the property. Don't hesitate to use Collin for all your up coming decorating needs, you won't be disappointed.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SS5
  • 10

    Painting

    Posted 18 April

    Collin has just completed another job for me, decorting bedroom. As usual, the work was carried out to a high standard. Collin is a hard worker and takes pride in his work. Always punctual, friendly, polite and keeps you updated of progress and any issues that may arise. This was the last job to complete the decoration of the whole property. I would not hesitate to recommend Collin to friends and family. It is a pleasure to have someone working in your home who you can trust fully and that is certainly Collin.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SS5
  • 10

    Reliable, efficient, excellent job

    Posted 27 March

    Colin was efficient from the word go. Very communicative not to mention the most amazing Decorator. We could not be more pleased with the work that he has done. Not only is that excellent but he cleared up after himself beautifully - would highly recommend him and will use him again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SS9
  • 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

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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