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Mark Dawkins

9.97/10

Grays, Essex

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since March 2017
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Skills

  • Painting / Decorating
  • Exterior Painting
  • Wallpapering
  • Wooden Windows Stripped / Painted
  • Door Stripping
  • Anti Vandal Coatings

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Customer Reviews

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9.97 /10

Based on 12 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

9.92

Communication

10

Reviews (209)

  • 10

    Painting / Decorating

    Posted 30 March

    Living room and media wall paint

    Mark was recommended by a friend and I can see why! Mark was detailed with his quote prior to the work and advised us of the best options for us. He decorated our living room including a new media wall. He was professional, trustworthy and very tidy! I would highly recommend Mark for any decorating work and we will definitely be having him back.
    Job location: RM16
  • 10

    Painter / Decorator

    Posted 21 February

    Kitchen / Lounge decorated.

    From quoting the job to completion. Mark was efficient Tidy and organised. We ended up with a first class job at a reasonable price. Well pleased and would highly recommend him.
    Job location: RM14
  • 10

    Painter / Decorator

    Posted 15 December 2025

    Decorating

    Mark did a great job. Was reliable and reasonably priced for the amount of work he carries out.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RM2
  • 10

    Exterior Painting

    Posted 02 October 2025

    Great Job on outside of house

    This the second time Mark has done outside work on our house. Great job and would have no hesitation in recommending the quality of his work.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RM14
  • 10

    Exterior Painting

    Posted 25 September 2025

    Great Job - Highly Recommended

    Mark has done indoor painting for us before so we had no hesitation in asking him again, this time for the exterior of our house - the front rendering, porch, front door and garage doors. He did an excellent job with thorough preparation including protecting windows . As ever, Mark was friendly and polite and always made an early start. His pricing is very fair and competitive. He provides a written estimate before starting the job - charging a daily rate for his labour, plus the cost of materials.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RM1
  • 10

    Exterior Painting

    Posted 15 September 2025

    Painting exterior of house

    Mark painted exterior of my house. He did a good job preparing, filling and painting. I am very happy with the result.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RM11
    Mark L

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Mark Dawkins

Sole Trader

9 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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  • Hi, my name is Mark Dawkins with over 12 years of experience in the painting and decorating trade;
  • I work for myself and have built up a reliable and friendly business in a 20 mile radius of the Upminster area;
  • I am skilled in both interior and exterior work;
  • I work to a high standard in all aspects of my work and have many customer recommendations to my name ;
  • My motto is "no job too small" being more than happy to take on work which may involve painting or wallpapering of just one wall;
  • I give free estimates to all of my potential customers at very competitive rates.

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