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R & D Decorating of Didsbury

9.96/10

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Checkatrade member since August 2015
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Services

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

Customer Reviews

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9.96 /10

Based on 17 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.88

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (221)

  • 10

    Can’t recommend R&D Decorating enough

    Posted 13 January

    We recommend R&D decorating for the following reasons: 1. The quality of work is fantastic 2. Robert is tidy and considerate while working 3. The work was fairly priced 4. Rob is lovely to be around 5. He does great magic tricks All in all, Robert has restored my faith in tradespeople. Can’t recommend him enough.
    Job location: M20
  • 10

    Would recommend

    Posted 06 January

    Reasonable quote, turned up on time (!) worked long hours, really happy with result. Lovely guy and great work - painting woodwork, ceiling, wardrobes, lining paper and full bedrooms wallpapered. Tidy and neat work. Would recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SK9
  • Lorna T
    9.33

    Wallpapering and touching up of paint.

    Posted 07 December 2025

    Robert was very helpful and polite throughout the process. Very trustworthy painter and decorator.
    Job location: M32
  • Tom S
    10

    A perfect job

    Posted 05 December 2025

    We contacted R & D Decorating to get them to give us a quote for completely re-decorating our hall, stairs and landing including walls, ceilings and woodwork. Rob arrived promptly and spent time with us, giving a detailed breakdown of costs for the job. We accepted his quote, given that he could start fairly soon and was very well reviewed. Rob worked extremely hard with almost no breaks except when we made him an occasional coffee and did a perfect job. He finished the work within three days - quicker than expected - and was a pleasure to have around. Highly recommended.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SK4
  • 10

    We have been using Robert for years! Wouldn't go elsewhere.

    Posted 24 November 2025

    We have been using Robert for years and he must have decorated every room in the house, multiple times over! He is a fantastic painter/decorator - skillful, reliable and a great communicator. He's been so good that I am now using him for my first home and will continue to do so as long as I need work doing. Paint/wallpaper/every room done brilliantly. A bonus is that he is a polite and personable guy - a pleasure to have in the house.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: WA15
  • 10

    Top job Rob!!

    Posted 11 November 2025

    Rob was punctual & actually turned up, which can't be said of all checkatrade members that contacted me, professional and did a great job, would highly recommend. I was up against it in terms of timing and Rob accommodated my short time scale which was very much appreciated.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: M20

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Robert Ilich

Sole Trader

11 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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R& D Decorating. We have over 29 years of experience in the field of interior and exterior painting and decorating.

We also specialize in wallpapering, thorough preparation and attention to detail is our hallmark.

Complete customer satisfaction is our main objective.

If asked for we also give advice on decorating matters to ensure that the best possible results are achieved.

Estimates given are free of charge.

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Member since August 2015

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