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Holmes Decorating

10/10

Sudbury

Checkatrade member since August 2018
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Services

  • Anti Vandal Coatings
  • Door Stripping
  • Exterior Painting
  • Paint Sprayer
  • Painting / Decorating
  • Specialist Paint Effects
  • Timber Resin Repairs
  • Timber Restoration
  • Wall Murals
  • Wallpapering
  • Wooden Windows Stripped / Painted

Customer Reviews

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10 /10

Based on 1 review over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (32)

  • 10

    Excellent work

    Posted 08 September 2025

    Holmes Decorators have carried out two jobs for us so far, the kitchen and exterior of the house. Their work is excellent: they are professional and reliable. They are also polite and friendly, We highly recommend them.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO8
  • 10

    Kitchen and sitting room

    Posted 05 December 2024

    Charlie and his team are excellent. Preparation is second to none so the final result is extremely crisp! Care is taken with all that they do and the cleaning up each day is a real bonus. Communication is also very good. I would highly recommend Holmes Decorating.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CB8
  • 10

    Decorating

    Posted 04 December 2024

    We’ve used these guys before and as always, they are just perfect. Always on time, pinpoint accurate and attention to detail is exemplary
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO10
  • 10

    Spare bedroom. Remove wallpaper, prep walls and ceiling and paint walls ceiling and woodwork

    Posted 02 December 2024

    We have had prompt responses to messages from the outset. Came when he said he would. Very polite, courteous and respectful in our home. Clean and tidy, and he's work is excellent. I would highly recommend him and will definitely use him again. Thankyou.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO10
  • 10

    Full Decoration

    Posted 14 November 2024

    I have used Charlie and his team on several jobs now. They are extremely professional, to an excellent standard and are very keen to make their work as good as it can be. I am very impressed with every finish they have achieved. They are reliable, dependable, tidy and really nice people
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: IP1
  • 10

    Painted inside of the whole house.

    Posted 11 November 2024

    Charlie and his team carried our a very professional job. They were very ameniable and worked around us. His knowledgable was invaluable.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO10

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Charlie Holmes

Sole Trader

8 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 335522221

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Holmes Decorating is a fully insured painting and decorating contractor based in Suffolk, with over 10 years’ experience. Striving to deliver all clients with the best results through all aspects of painting and decorating, ranging from modern techniques of airless spray painting and air assisted spraying, to high-quality, traditional hand painted finishes.


• Traditional painting specialist

• Heritage and period property specialist

•Spray finishes

•Dust free sanding

•Fully Insured

• A clean, reliable and courteous service


Here at Holmes Decorating we always prioritize our client’s admiration's first and foremost. Before any work is carried out inside occupied environments, we protect all belongings, carpets, furniture and anything of value or importance. At the end of every single working day, a thorough clean throughout the working areas is carried out keeping the work site spotless and hazard free.

The upmost highest standard we can achieve will always be our ambition and we shall work as hard and thorough as possible to achieve that!


The contemporary techniques of spraying provide us the ability to overcome complex projects, such as first-class finishes to a variety of home furnishings, kitchen cabinets and PVC materials, minimizing the need of excessive cost.


Dustless sanding and Eco-friendly products are of preference to minimize VOC levels and dust contamination in domestic environments. These available methods make homes and public environments completely accessible and safe causing very little disruption during projects.

PRIDE IS ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING TO US AND WE NEVER SKIP A STEPPING STONE ON THE PATH TO PERFECTION!!

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