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SJM Decorating

10/10

Leeds, West Yorkshire

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since July 2016
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Skills

  • Painting / Decorating
  • Wallpapering
  • Wall Murals

Customer Reviews

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10 /10

Based on 6 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (220)

  • 10

    Painting / Decorating

    Posted 06 September

    Very satisfied

    Decorated the whole apartment in stages, allowing times for things to be moved about in between rooms. Excellent finish. Moved heavy furniture around without fuss.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: HD6
  • 10

    Painter / Decorator

    Posted 22 August

    Worth every penny

    Kitchen painted by Steve, second time we’ve hired him and would have no doubts about doing so again. He takes time and care to prepare the walls and woodwork before painting. Cleans up and puts everything back he removed. Punctual and reliable, great work. Hopefully he’ll be back soon to do our hall, stairs, landing.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: LS18
  • 10

    Painting / Decorating

    Posted 01 June

    Painting the hall, stairs and landing

    Excellent work highly delighted with the finish would definitely recommend Steve.
    Job location: LS17
    Lesley D
  • 10

    Painting / Decorating

    Posted 11 March

    Steve is punctual, tidy, friendly and has great attention to detail

    "Steve recently decorated our hall, stairs and landing and we couldn't be happier with the results. We can’t fault anything and will recommend Steve to family and friends.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: LS12
  • 10

    Painting / Decorating

    Posted 30 January

    Brilliant decorator

    I've used a few different decorators over the years but Steve is undoubtedly the best. Extremely professional with such attention to detail. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and will definitely use him again
    Job location: LS17
  • 10

    Painting / Decorating

    Posted 20 December 2025

    Living / dining room

    I've used Steve a number of times for work at my home. Always delivers a top class job done in a good timely manner. Pleasure to have around and look forward to more work being done in the new year
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: LS6

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Steven Markey

Sole Trader

10 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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Welcome to SJM Decorating

Professional painter and decorator established in 1988 Celebrating over 35 years in the decorating profession.

I am an industry expert, with over 35 years’ experience. I take pride in handing over top quality projects to my customers. This is reflected in the consistently high customer satisfaction ratings I receive.

I am a qualified, time-served decorator with a vast experience in all types of painting, decorating, wallpaper hanging and in managing my own successful company.

My company’s main focus is to consistently provide top quality craftsmanship alongside honest, friendly and reliable customer service.

All work is carried out using the latest Dust Free Technology from the markets leading manufacturer

  • Public Liability Insurance for £2 million
  • All work guaranteed & part of an All-Trade Network
  • City and Guild CITB Trained
  • Covering Leeds, Harrogate, West Yorkshire and surrounding areas

For more information or if you would like a quote, please call us today

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City and Guilds
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This trade passed up to 12 Checkatrade vetting checks

Member since July 2016

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