Richard S Swift

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Blacknest Bothy
Thornhill
Dumfriesshire
DG3 5DW

Painter & Decorator

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Listed under: Painters & Decorators / Painting & Decorating

100% recommended Rating 9.8/100
44 reviews since 2016

Satisfaction Ratings

Overall Rating	9.8 /10
Based on 44 reviews since 2016

Quality	9.8/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	9.8/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	9.9/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	9.7/10
The price represents value for money

Recent Reviews

" Richard did a really good job within the timescales. Tidy workmanship. Friendly and helped me choose colours for the rooms where necessary. Turned up on time and finished on time. Would recommend ...." more

" Richard has done a lot of internal and exterior decorating for us and it has always been done professionally to a very high standard. He has explained where additional specialised treatments have been...." more

" Very satisfied with the work. Have used this contractor for several jobs in recent years and always found him reliable" more

" A kindly person ideal for all ccustomers,but also in my case..the elderly. A true professional." more

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Review 4 Mar 2024 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

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Customer Review

Prepared, Undercoated and Painted three rooms in Emulsion Paint. Treated wooden skirting boards and windowsills.

"Richard did a really good job within the timescales. Tidy workmanship.
Friendly and helped me choose colours for the rooms where necessary. Turned up on time and finished on time.
Would recommend him 100%"

Team:
Richard

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Review 6 Nov 2023 Recommended by customer in DG1 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	9/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

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Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Cleaning, preparation and painting of 3 small garden gates and 4 large drive gates.

"Richard has done a lot of internal and exterior decorating for us and it has always been done professionally to a very high standard. He has explained where additional specialised treatments have been required to cover soot and water staining."

Team:
Richard Swift

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Review 18 Oct 2023 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

External painting of farmhouse

"Very satisfied with the work. Have used this contractor for several jobs in recent years and always found him reliable"

Team:
Richard Swift

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Review 12 Oct 2023 Recommended by customer in DG46 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	8/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	8/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	8/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	8/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

HALL,Staircase, sitting room, dining room

"A kindly person ideal for all ccustomers,but also in my case..the elderly. A true professional."

Team:
Richard Swift

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Review 20 Dec 2022 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Richard Swift has worked for us many times doing painting and wall papering.

"His work is of the highest standard and he is a very nice helpful man."

Team:
Richard Swift

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Review 13 Sep 2022 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Painting exterior walls and windows of part of large bungalow.

"We were very pleased with Richard�s work. He gave us an approximate start date about 4 months before hand and then contacted us again nearer the time, and best of all he started the work exactly when he said he would, which is rare nowadays.
I wouldn�t hesitate in having Richard again or recommending him to others."

Team:
Richard Swift

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Review 13 Sep 2022 Recommended by customer in DG1 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	9/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	9/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	9/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

The preparation and single gloss coating of all exterior woodwork, including windows, sills, eaves, fascia boards. Painting of a conservatory wall including a fungicide, bonding agent and masonry paint.

"Richard was a very pleasant person to deal with, being completely honest about the difficulties of planning when outside work can be done due to the weather.
We were very pleased with his workmanship and will certainly ask him to do other decorating for us."

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Review 12 Sep 2022 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	8/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Repainting bathroom and one kitchen wall,preparation and applying high quality paint.

"Very professional and high quality work. Carried out in a timely manner and within agreed timescale. High quality prep,finish and clean down. Very polite and takes extreme care in set up and preparation of the work area.

Would highly recommend."

Team:
Richard Swift.

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Review 25 Jul 2022 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

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Customer Review

Decorating a new bathroom

"Richard is a pleasure to have in the house, his workmanship is excellent and his attention to detail is first class."

Team:
Richard Swift

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Review 19 Jul 2022 Recommended by customer in DG1 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	8/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	8/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	9/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	9/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

External gloss painting of woodwork (windows, fascia�s and sills) plus a metal gutter and concrete sills. Also applying fungicide and repainting a render wall.

"Richard was very pleasant and friendly towards us. He was very happy to just get on with the work without bothering us. We were happy enough with him that we�ve asked him to quote for some further work. A very pleasant experience after being let down by another decorator."

Team:
Richard Swift

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Review 24 May 2022 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Painted interior of large workshop, two exterior walls of house plus three windows. Price included labour, materials and hire of cherry picker.

"We are very happy with the work completed. Richard did an excellent job and communicated well throughout the process. We would definitely use him again."

Team:
Richard Swift

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Review 23 May 2022 Recommended by customer in dg3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	9/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	9/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	8/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

painting of exterior of two sides of a 2 storey house

"This is the second time Richard has carried out work for ourselves
and as before he did a great job.His prices are reasonable when you
consider the high standard and quality of his work.
I would not hesitate to recommend him.
"

Team:
Richard Swift

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Review 12 Apr 2022 Recommended by customer in DG2 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Painting, papering two bedrooms
Repainting doors and window surrounds. Painting ceilings included all prep work.

"The rooms look fantastic with their new paintwork, and redoing door and window surrounds has made everything much brighter. Richard does an excellent job, and is a nice person to have in the house."

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Review 4 Apr 2022 Recommended by customer business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Internal redecoration

"Very happy with high standard of finish, communication good throughout.
Would definitely recommend
"

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Review 7 Jul 2021 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	8/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	8/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	8/10
The price represents value for money

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Customer Review

Painting and decorating work to two adjacent cottages.

"Excellent work
Pleasant to have around."

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Review 5 Jan 2021 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Decoration of a newly installed kitchen. Filling, Preparation and painting of walls and ceilings.
Prepare and gloss skirtings, internal and external doors.

"Richard was friendly and professional from quotation to completion of the work.
Work was completed to an exceptionally high standard and site left clean and tidy.
We would not hesitate to recommend and will be happy to work with him again. "

Team:
Richard

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Review 18 Dec 2020 Recommended by customer in DG2 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Painting all walls, ceilings and woodwork in 2 bed flat.

"Super trusted trader!

Richard is very friendly approachable and communicates well with the work required.

Explained everything on time scales and advised on type of point for property. He was very tidy, punctual going above and beyond. I'm delighted with his work have recommended to friends and booked for my own home."

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Review 25 Nov 2020 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

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Customer Review

Painting/decorating 2 bedrooms bathroom and kitchen.

"Richard was professional, friendly, high quality and flexible (COVID-19 safe).

Excellent experience."

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Review 19 Nov 2020 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	9/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Painting kitchen.

"This work was well done."

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Review 12 Oct 2020 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Richard S Swift https://www.referenceline.com/painter_decorator-in-thornhill-richardsswift-76267

Satisfaction Ratings


Quality	10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

Tidy	10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

Service	10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

Value	10/10
The price represents value for money

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Painting walls and floor

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