First Stroke Decorators Ltd
London
Checkatrade member since October 2024
Services
- Exterior Painting
- Painting / Decorating
- Timber Restoration
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.76 /10
Based on 35 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.57
Reliability
9.86
Communication
9.86
What customers are saying
AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months
Customers overwhelmingly praise this decorator for their professionalism, efficiency, and high-quality work, frequently highlighting the team's excellent communication and reliability. A very small number of reviews mention issues with scheduling miscommunication or minor property damage.
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Reviews (71)
10 Quick, reliable and accurate quote
Posted 18 February
Darrall and Karl were absolutely brilliant. Darrall provided an accurate quote and they were flexible around our work schedules. My flat feels super fresh!Verified reviewerJob location: NW5- AAllen D
10 Wall painting and TV mounting
Posted 08 February
Simple job really, but they made it very smooth and easy for me. Took only a few hours and I am very happy with the result. Would recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: N4 9 Responsive service and good quality work
Posted 11 January
A very quick response to our enquiry on checkatrade. Came round and did a thorough review of the work, providing very helpful advice. Responsive your request to start as soon as possible. Worked long hours to get the job done quickly and kept in touch with us through messages, pictures and videos. A very impressive job and at a reasonable price. Thank you.Verified reviewerJob location: E2- JJulien W
9 Decorating flat-painting walls/ ceiling + Make good
Posted 05 January
Darrall and his team were really professional and efficient decorating my flat. They did all the paint work in a very short period of time, while being flexible and available when others couldn’t do the job right away. I will definitely recommend 1st stroke decorators to anyone who wants to decorate their property and get the job done quickly, efficiently and with the expertise required for a really good outcome.Verified reviewerJob location: E9 10 Excellent decorator, highly recommend
Posted 07 December 2025
Job location: N7We had a great experience with Darrall painting our front door. He was the only decorator to come and look at the door beforehand and gave excellent advice. We were able to book in quickly and he was always on time. He had great attention to detail and we are thrilled with the result. Thank you!10 Definitely recommend!
Posted 30 November 2025
Extremely professional, efficient and flexible. Have done several jobs for me brilliantly and would definitely recommendVerified reviewerJob location: E8
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Darrall Barrett
Sole Trader
2 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
First Stroke Decorators: Your Trusted Partner for Home Transformations.
At First Stroke Decorators, we are passionate about turning your vision of a beautiful home into reality. With years of experience and a team of skilled professionals, we offer a comprehensive range of painting, decorating, plastering, and tiling services to suit your needs.
Whether you're looking to refresh a single room or completely revamp your entire home, we have the expertise to deliver exceptional results. From vibrant colour schemes to intricate patterns and flawless finishes, we strive to exceed your expectations with every project.
Let us transform your space into a place you love to call home.
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