Dave brakes decorating
Earl Shilton Leicester, Leicestershire
Checkatrade member since November 2025
Services
- Door Stripping
- Exterior Painting
- Painting / Decorating
- Timber Restoration
- Wallpapering
- Wooden Windows Stripped / Painted
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.99 /10
Based on 25 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
10
Communication
9.96
Reviews (25)
10 Excellent
Posted 1 day ago
Excellent great work Highly recommended steveVerified reviewerJob location: LE710 Excellent Painter. Reliable and High Quality Work
Posted 24 April
The painting of our utility room was completed to a very high standard with great attention to detail. Dave also provided helpful advice on the best paint to use for our project. Dave is very reliable with great communication throughout. He has completed several jobs for us over the years and has always been excellent. Would highly recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: LE210 Excellent Work
Posted 18 April
An excellent job carried out by Dave. Highly recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: LE910 Highly recommend
Posted 16 March
Job location: LE9Dave did some wallpapering and painting for us recently and we are really happy with his work. He filled holes, sanded walls & did everything to a high standard. Highly recommend and will be using again in the future.10 Excellent!
Posted 10 February
Highly recommended. The work was completed to a really high standard. Tidy, neat, and finished perfectly. Everything was done on time, exactly as promised, and with great attention to detail. Professional, punctual, and a pleasure to have in the house.Verified reviewerJob location: LE69.67 Wallpaper stripping - Ceiling
Posted 09 February
Dave was very tidy and thorough in his work and did an excellent job.Verified reviewerJob location: LE12
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Company Info
Owner
Mr David Brakes
Sole Trader
1 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
Hi, I’m Dave, the owner of Dave Brakes Decorating, a professional painter and decorator based in Leicester.
I have a nvq level 2 and over 25 years experience in the trade, I provide reliable, high-quality residential and commercial painting and decorating services, working with homeowners, landlords, letting agents, and businesses across Leicester and surrounding areas.
I pride myself on being tidy, punctual, and detail-focused, with careful preparation and a high standard of finish on every job — whether it’s a single room, a full property, or a commercial space.
Services include:
- Interior & exterior painting
- Residential & commercial decorating
- Rental & refurbishment work
- Offices, shops, and commercial units
Why choose Dave Brakes Decorating:
- Local Leicester decorator
- Fully insured
- Clean, respectful, and reliable
- Clear pricing and honest advice
- Free, no-obligation quotes
Much of my work comes from repeat customers and recommendations, and I aim to provide a service you’d be happy to recommend.
If you’re looking for a dependable painter and decorator in Leicester, I’d be happy to provide a free quote and discuss your project.
Kind regards,
Dave Brakes
Dave Brakes Decorating 🎨
📍 Leicester & surrounding areas
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