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CR Painting and Decorating

9.96/10

Colchester, Essex

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since October 2023

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Skills

  • Anti Vandal Coatings
  • Door Stripping
  • Exterior Painting
  • Paint Sprayer
  • Painting / Decorating
  • Specialist Paint Effects
  • Timber Resin Repairs
  • Timber Restoration

Customer Reviews

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9.96 /10

Based on 8 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.88

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (49)

  • 10

    Exterior Painting

    Posted 01 August

    Very reliable good price great work done

    Most professional lady I have ever met had garden walls painted and been done in the highest standard nothing was to much h trouble would have her back if needed any other work done thanks so much will never need doing again
    Job location: IP2
  • 10

    Exterior Painting

    Posted 24 July

    Exterior Painting

    Would recommend as turned up on time and very tidy with a excellent finish to facia and soffits.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM9
    Henry H
  • 10

    Painter / Decorator

    Posted 23 July

    Great experience

    We couldn't be happier with the work Clare and Rob carried out painting our fascia, soffits, and windows. From start to finish, their communication was excellent, keeping us informed every step of the way. They were incredibly friendly, professional, and an absolute delight to have in our home. The quality of their workmanship was outstanding, and we're so pleased with the finished results. Everything has been completed to a very high standard, and it's clear they take great pride in their work. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Clare and Rob to anyone looking for reliable, skilled painters.
    Job location: CO7
  • 10

    Painting / Decorating

    Posted 24 April

    Recommended

    We would not hesitate to recommend Clare and Rob. We are delighted with the exterior painting of our house. They are friendly, hardworking and very tidy. We have already asked them to quote for further work.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO7
  • 10

    Painting / Decorating

    Posted 20 February

    Fantastic Job!

    Clare and the team did a brilliant job on our master bedroom, it was great to see our colour scheme and wall paper ideas come to life! All very friendly people to deal to with, I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a tidy and professional job!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: IP4
  • 10

    Painter / Decorator

    Posted 06 November 2025

    Painter& Decorater

    Clare and her team were very efficient and helpful, we are both very pleased with the results and can’t thank them enough. Im looking forward to booking them again next year, i would recommend them to anyone looking for a decorator in the future .
    Job location: CO16

    Response from CR Painting and Decorating

    Thankyou Dawn, For lovely review, and I'm glad your happy with the work, look forward to hearing from you in the future. Kind regards clare and the team.

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Company Info

Owner

Miss Clare Rook

Sole Trader

3 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Free EstimatesInsurance Work UndertakenDomestic WorkCommercial Work

CR Painting and decorating are an extremely knowledgeable and professionally run team.


  • Myself, along with my team have over twenty years’ experience and cover all aspects of painting and decorating.
  • Within our friendly team we have an extensive knowledge in many areas.

To name just some of those areas are:

  • Dry lining/skimming
  • All interior/exterior
  • Wallpapering
  • Woodwork specialist preparation
  • Painting and interior design

With all these areas covered we really do have it all in one team.


  • Our aim is to bring everyday living spaces to life and to love the home/space you're in.
  • We can completely transform any residential, commercial, or industrial place to the very highest standards and to the best of our ability.
  • We pride ourselves in leaving a clean and tidy space afterwards, knowing how much upset and frustration this can bring to customers when such carelessness can happen.
  • Our team will take on any job, big or small and so we look forward to hearing from you.


Clare and team

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Member since October 2023

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