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Ashdown Decorating

Painters & Decorators. Ashdown Decorating has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridge, and North London

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4.89 out of 5
112 reviews

  • Initial impression Initial impression: 4.88 out of 5.0
  • Punctuality Punctuality: 4.9 out of 5.0
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 4.89 out of 5.0
  • Quality Quality: 4.96 out of 5.0
  • Value Value: 4.79 out of 5.0
  • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 4.91 out of 5.0

Consumer feedback

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Ashdown Decorating is a well-regarded painting and decorating team led by Mark (with Dave often mentioned alongside him) and repeatedly praised for delivering immaculate results with minimal disruption. Customers report jobs ranging from halls, stairs and landings to whole-house redecorations, plus exterior work where scaffolding was arranged and progress kept on track—even in bad weather. Reviewers consistently describe Mark and Dave as “punctual, clean, polite and the quality of work was excellent”.

What Customers Say

  • Attention to detail & high-quality finishes: Customers highlight meticulous workmanship, saying work is “thorough, meticulous & professional” and that they’re “really fussy about these things”.
  • Punctual, friendly and tidy: Many note “arrived punctually every morning”, “prompt 8.00 am start”, and “left the room clean and tidy” with careful daily clearing up.
  • Clear communication & value: Reviews mention competitive pricing and being kept informed, with one customer praising how the process was “smoothly and calmly without any fuss”.
  • 0 missed appointments in the past 6 months

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About Ashdown Decorating, Braintree

Ashdown Decorating are a local Essex based Painting and Decorating company that provide a comprehensive and competitively priced service.

We have been established for over 25 Years, specialising in decorating we work throughout the Essex area and can cover Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridge and North London.

Urgent update as of 22nd May 2020
We are following the recommended government quidelines in this current situation for the safety of our customers and ourselves.
Please contact us if you require any advice or perhaps a free quotation, we will be happy to assist you. 😃

Our services include:-

  • All types of painting and decorating
  • Internal and external work
  • Paper Hanging
  • Wide Vinyls
  • Hanging paper
  • Ceiling work
  • Specialist Wallpapers
  • Specialist Finishes
  • Any work regardless of size

We offer helpful advice and free quotes and estimates. Please call today to discuss your requirements with our helpful team.

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Ashdown Decorating

Owned by Mark Ashdown
Sole trader
Verified on 18th December 2008
  • Identification checked
  • Company address verified
  • Customer references checked
  • Agreed to TrustATrader's high standards
  • Agreed to complaints procedure

Insurance details

Type Painting & Decorating
Provider Simply Business Insurance
Verified 21st January 2026
Braintree
Essex

Qualifications

  • Member Of Trustatrader.com

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Reviews (112)

  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "Mark has just completed the painting of my hall, stairs and landing. I am very pleased with the high standard of work. Mark arrived punctually every morning and was polite, friendly and tidy. I would definitely recommend. He will be coming back to paint a bedroom in the near future."

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "Mark carried out the decoration of our dining room, kitchen and utility room to a high standard with the minimum of fuss. Would happily recommend."

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    Mel Turner - Image 1 "Mark did a fantastic job painting our staircase. Took him no time at all and was thorough, meticulous & professional. Absolutely recommend...thanks Mark!"

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "Very pleased with the quality of the work and will certainly use Mark's services again."

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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