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Martin Poole Traditional & Specialist Painting & Decorating

9.95/10

Ware, Hertfordshire

Checkatrade member since November 2019
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Services

  • Anti Vandal Coatings
  • Door Stripping
  • Painting / Decorating
  • Specialist Paint Effects
  • Wall Murals
  • Wallpapering
  • Wooden Windows Stripped / Painted

Customer Reviews

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9.95 /10

Based on 7 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

9.86

Reviews (64)

  • Kelly M
    9.67

    Painting hallway & bedrooms

    Posted 08 March

    Martin painted my hallway, up the stairs, landing and bedroom. And done a lovely job of making it look nice and fresh and bright again, exactly what I wanted. Thank you.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM17
  • Leanne F
    10

    Honest reliable service

    Posted 06 February

    I hired martin do some decorating work inside my house, from the moment I met him he was really helpful, very polite, he cleaned as he worked & I'm extremely impressed with the quality of his work, so much so I’ve booked him again for a few months time. I want to recommend him, but I don’t want to either because I’ve finally found a good reliable decorator that I want to keep for myself. He’s a very lovely man.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SG2
  • Sophie R
    10

    Feature wall wallpapered

    Posted 20 December 2025

    Really please I booked Martin for this job. I needed a really intricate wallpaper hung on my feature wall In my living room. He was punctual, prompt, clearly communicated throughout, was lovely, and most importantly did a fantastic job. Highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM23
  • Victoria B
    10

    Painting and decorating of hallway and bathroom, including preparing a lot of wood work /paneling

    Posted 13 December 2025

    Martin, was able to fit the work in quickly for me which was very important. The job was not easy it’s a very old house it needed a lot of prep. Martin did an amazing job it all looks perfect. Martin was prompt every day and my dogs loved him , he is so kind and generous with them .
    Job location: AL1
  • 10

    Martin does a wonderful job and would highly recommend him.

    Posted 12 September 2025

    Martin is great! He does a wonderful job and is very thorough and professional. He takes great care in his work. He’s also very helpful at giving suggestions and tips if needed. I’ve used Martin several times and recommended him to friends and family.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM23
  • 10

    Painted kitchen and dining room

    Posted 29 April 2025

    Martin is a competent, qualified and experienced painter/decorator. He is most efficient and prompt. He is mild mannered, polite, gentle and always has a smile. A joy to know.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SG1

Photos

Hand painted Vert de Mer Marble
Mahogany
Before (bare wood) and after hand painted white with vert de mer beading and skirting, to match exis
Hand painted Wood effect+33

Company Info

Owner

Mr Martin Poole

Sole Trader

7 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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If you are looking for a fully insured, trustworthy, considerate, reliable, knowledgeable, qualified decorator with over 40 years of experience and a highly skilled Craftsman that is affordably priced, you’ve found him. He is the decorator you require, with the skills that you need.

Martin Poole has spent his entire working life in the building industry. He is a Painter and Decorating craftsman with over 40 years’ experience in the trade (private, commercial, industrial and educational) of which includes 10 years lecturing in various colleges, one of which was a center of excellence.


He is among one of the highest qualified Decorators in the country. Fully qualified with Craft level City & Guilds (level 2), Advanced Craft City & Guilds (level 3) and Licentiateship City & Guilds (level 4).

Martin Poole is experienced in the following: - painting (Internal & External), paper hanging, Marbling (actual and fantasy), Graining (various), Murals, Stippling, Sponging, Dragging, Bagging, Cissing, Ragging, Rag Rolling, Clouding, Antiquing and Distressing etc.

Accreditations and awards

CITY & GUILDS
CITY & GUILDS
City & Guilds Qualified - Level 4
City & Guilds Qualified - Level 4

This trade passed up to 12 Checkatrade vetting checks

Member since November 2019

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