As we prepare for a lovely festive season, many of us are thinking beyond decorating the tree, instead wanting to get those finishing touches on our home décor so that it looks beautiful when the Christmas guests arrive. It’s only appropriate, then, that we take some time to celebrate those heroes of the paint pot: South West painters and Decorators.
South West Painters and Decorators is a long-established painting and decorating business based in Exeter, Devon, serving clients across Devon and Cornwall. The company provides both residential and commercial decorating services with a focus on quality workmanship, attention to detail, and minimal disruption during projects. It has built a strong local reputation backed by over 35 years of experience and excellent customer reviews.
The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, plastering, coving, and tiling. The firm also provides specialised finishes such as vinyl application and paint spraying, suitable for both small residential projects and large commercial works. Free, no-obligation quotations are available, and all work is carried out by qualified and insured decorators.
Owned by sole trader Jeremy Geatens (Jerry), the company emphasises professionalism and reliability, completing projects on time and within budget. Here’s what some of their happy customers have got to say about the service they received from South West Painters and Decorators:
"Jerry has done a marvellous job of decorating my son’s home. He and Ben have gone over and above when a problem occurred and have been so understanding to my son. Jerry has kept within budget and I can thoroughly recommend him for any decorating job."
Liz, September 2025
"We came across South west painters and decorators after a DIY job at home went terribly wrong, Thankfully Jerry was able to save the day and our living room!!! We couldn’t recommended Jerry enough, he is efficient, Punctual and highly skilled. He is very honest and genuine and we felt completely comfortable to come and go and let Jerry Crack on. I would definitely hire Jerry again instead of attempting any DIY myself. He got everything done to Budget and in the timeframe he said he would which took all the stress away. 10/10 would recommend!"
Hannah, December 2023
"I asked Jerry to decorate the outside of the house. The decorating job was delayed on my part by neighbour’s work (scaffold affecting my property) and despite these delays Jerry remained committed to the job. He listened to all my choices and answered all my questions and he’s done an immaculate job. He was respectful and worked in a clean manner. I would highly recommend Jerry and, in fact, when I am ready for internal decorating will have him again. Andrea Salter"
Andrea, August 2022
If you live in or around Exeter and you want to spruce up your home or office, inside or out, give Jerry a call – and don’t forget to say where you heard about him!