Decorate It
Guildford, Surrey
Checkatrade member since March 2022
Services
- Painting / Decorating
- Exterior Painting
- Wallpapering
- Wooden Windows Stripped / Painted
- Timber Resin Repairs
- Door Stripping
- Paint Sprayer
- Timber Restoration
- Anti Vandal Coatings
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.58 /10
Based on 20 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.6
Reliability
9.65
Communication
9.5
Reviews (82)
- AAmy P
10 Fix the mess I made removing my fitted cupboards - strip wallpaper, fill holes, fix electrics,carpet
Posted 20 December 2025
Ian and Scott have done a bunch of painting and decorating for us in the past. This time I had removed the fitted cupboards in my bedroom in a fit of DIY enthusiasm, leaving dodgy exposed electrics, gaps in the carpet, holes in the walls, gaps in the skirting boards, and some very very orange paint! They quoted a very reasonable price to fix all of the above for me, are friendly and work hard, they've done a lovely job! Now I have a beautiful blue bedroom, with lovely soft carpet, it is so much better!Verified reviewerJob location: GU2 9.33 Fantastic job would highly recommend
Posted 17 December 2025
Ian did a fantastic job painting and papering a number of rooms in my house. The overall quality was excellent and he always left the house really tidy at end of each day. I found him really trustworthy so was comfortable giving him a key and leaving him in the house on multiple days. He was also super flexible - I added on a few bits and pieces after original work had been agreed and he just got on with it and made it work. Would definitely use him again and recommend him to anyone.Verified reviewerJob location: GU210 Professional Job
Posted 11 December 2025
I am very happy with the work that Ian carried out. His advice and the quality of his work was excellent. He was efficient, prompt with his response, provided good advice and delivered on time. I would highly recommend Ian and look forward to working with him again in the future.Verified reviewerJob location: GU12.67 Disappointing Job and Communication
Posted 01 December 2025
The work fell short of the agreed standard. The job was to repaint the exterior of my home, with a clear quote—woodwork to be filled and repaired. Unfortunately, the end result was poor. Large sections, including parts of the roof, were left untouched. Although they eventually returned, the effort felt minimal and I wasn’t treated as a priority. The original colour still shows through, repairs were merely painted over, and communication was poor. Attempts made to resolve a second time, but emails went unanswered by the trade. For the cost, I expected a professional result, left disappointed.Verified reviewerJob location: GU2610 Excellent work!
Posted 26 November 2025
Ian was fast in responding to my asking for a quote and quick at coming round. Ian was always very tidy. Our house hadn’t been decorated in years and the results are beyond expectations. Excellent finish. He recommended paint that will last and took real pride in his work. Great job, and delivered to original quote.Verified reviewerJob location: GU210 House update
Posted 24 November 2025
Just purchased a house and Ian completed all the decorations and carpets. He stuck to a tight time schedule. It looks great and super happy with the quality. Would highly recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: GU1
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Ian Thatcher
Sole Trader
4 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
Many years of experience and always aim to provide outstanding and high quality results that exceeds expectations with a personal and friendly service. We like to focus on customer service and have attention to detail in all our work, inside and out. Free quote. No job is too big or small. All your painting and decorating needs. All internal and external works covered
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