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RDS Painting & Decorating

9.95/10

Southampton, Hampshire

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since May 2007
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Skills

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

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9.95 /10

Based on 19 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.95

Reliability

9.95

Communication

9.95

Reviews (527)

  • 10

    Painter / Decorator

    Posted 1 week ago

    Excellent painter and decorator.

    Richard was super. Very knowledgeable and gave excellent advice about the decorating. He was efficient, on time and worked hard with the minimum of disruption. The results were superb in this very old cottage, making walls and frames look like new!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO15
  • 10

    Painting / Decorating

    Posted 29 May

    Decorate three bedrooms incl ceilings and woodwork

    Reliable Efficient Great quality work
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO15
    Annie T

    Response from RDS Painting & Decorating

    Many thanks Annie it was my pleasure 😊

  • 10

    Painting / Decorating

    Posted 17 May

    Precision finish

    Richard provided a friendly and fast service, with precision work. Many thanks, we are really pleased :-)
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO17
  • 10

    Painter / Decorator

    Posted 13 May

    Highly recommended interior and exterior decorator

    Richard’s decorating expertise is superb. He was able to achieve a great finish on this very old cottage. Richard has a good eye for detail and is very knowledgeable about all aspects of decorating. He was a pleasure to have around and worked really hard within his own deadlines. Highly recommended.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO15
  • 10

    Painting / Decorating

    Posted 13 May

    Bedroom decoration

    Richard recently decorated a bedroom. Another excellent job. Room required a lot of preparation before painting. A neat and tidy job. Over the years Richard has painted the outside of the house and several rooms inside. Always punctual and good rapport. Will use again and highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO15
  • 10

    Painting / Decorating

    Posted 11 May

    House decoration

    We had RDS decorate our whole house , we found Richard to be very professional and reliable, all the works were completed to a high standard and we are very happy with the service provided.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO19

Photos

Another stunning example of the unrivalled beautiful finishes from Benjamin Moore Exterior Aura Range
RDS Painting & Decorating worked tirelessly to transform this beautiful house in the new forest. Tikkurila Silicon protect was used on the render & Benjamin Moore exterior on the vast amount of wood !
Completed decoration to listed building in Lyndhurst
Decoration To Entertainment Unit
External listed building in Winchester +140

Company Info

Owner

Mr Richard Scott

Sole Trader

19 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

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RDS Painting & Decorating Specialists are professional painters and decorators based in Southampton, providing high-quality interior and exterior painting and decorating across Southampton and the surrounding Hampshire areas.


With over 20 years’ experience, we are particularly well known for our hand-painted kitchens and bespoke furniture finishes, delivering durable, refined results for both practical family kitchens and high-end interiors.

Alongside this specialist work, we undertake full interior redecorations, exterior painting and woodwork finishes, all completed to the same exacting standard.


All work is carried out using professional dust-free sanding systems (Festool) and premium trade paints, including Benjamin Moore, Little Greene, Tikkurila, and high-quality clay-based and low-VOC finishes, carefully selected for each surface and environment.


Areas covered: Southampton, Winchester, Chandlers Ford, Hamble, The New Forest, Warsash, Hedge End and surrounding areas.


Our services include:

• Hand-painted kitchens (bespoke & practical family kitchens)

• Bespoke furniture and cabinet finishes

• Interior painting and decorating

• Exterior painting

• Full preparation using dust-controlled sanding


Why choose RDS Painting & Decorating Specialists:

• Free, no-obligation quotations

• Fully insured

• Dust-free sanding for cleanliness and safety

• Friendly, reliable and professional service

• Trading Standards Buy With Confidence approved

• DBS / CRB checked

• Long-standing Checkatrade members


We are proud members of Checkatrade and the Buy With Confidence Trading Standards scheme run locally by Southampton City Council. We understand the importance of working cleanly, efficiently and with minimal disruption, while consistently delivering finishes of the highest quality.

Whether refreshing a single room, transforming a kitchen, or completing a full interior or exterior project, every job is approached with care, professionalism and attention to detail.

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Member since May 2007

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