Comments from consumers who have used this trader
Reviewed 08-Dec-2023
We were concerned that the work would be disruptive but Doug worked around our needs in a polite professional manner.
Reviewed 04-Oct-2023
Thank you so much Doug for a brilliant job. It looks lovely and i am very pleased with the finished job. Thanks again!A very well organised professional association.
Reviewed 26-Aug-2023
We have used him several and always found that he goes above and beyond what you would expect of a tradesman. Always pleasant and professional. He always consults you to make sure he is doing exactly what you want. He standard of work is always excellent and he always tidies up after himself. He always gives value for money and is total honest.
Reviewed 11-Aug-2023
Thank you so much Doug, I am really pleased with the decorating. Really good job& made the house look more modern.
Reviewed 22-May-2023
So pleased with the room. A good tradesman.
Reviewed 26-Apr-2023
Did a very good job, left everything clean and tidy, very punctual.Has worked for us previously, and would recommend him.
Reviewed 21-Mar-2023
Meticulous and reliable, job done beautifully. Very pleasant and trustworthy.
Reviewed 03-Feb-2023
Polite, conscientious hard worker. Delighted with the quality finish. Doug is a perfectionist and very tidy. We would not hesitate to recommend him.
Reviewed 23-Jan-2023
Mr Albright went above and beyond, he helped me to install a new fire i had bought. His work is exceptional he is coming back to do my hall and stairs.
Reviewed 08-Nov-2022
Friendly, adaptable service. Careful preparation and good finish to work.
Reviewed 30-Aug-2022
Prepare walls. Fill and rub down + paper walls
Reviewed 09-Jun-2022
Very good, my dining room has never looked so good.
Reviewed 09-Jun-2022
All work completed according to requirements worked very hard, did not waste, cheerful disposition.
Reviewed 14-May-2022
Doug was strongly recommended to me by one of his previous customers. I found him to be an extremely pleasant person who was easy to talk to and gave me helpful advice. He is very professional and his work is of the highest standard. Doug started work on the agreed date and we had full confidence in giving him a set of keys to allow him access when we were out. His estimation of the time taken to complete the work was spot on. At the end of each day he left the area clean and tidy. My wife and I have no hesitation in recommending Doug to anyone who requires a first class painter and decorator.
Reviewed 09-May-2022
Have used Doug for many years now for all of our decorating and he always does an amazing job. This time he noticed a problem in the lounge, removed and replaced skirting boards and ensured a good finish - thanks Doug!
Reviewed 19-Apr-2022
Work carried out to a high standard in a friendly helpful manner.
Reviewed 04-Apr-2022
Found Doug to be friendly easy to get along with. Extremely conscientious & attention to detail with his work. Advice given along the way as to what he felt was best for the walls. His work ethic is exemplary & I would strongly recommend him.
Reviewed 15-Feb-2022
Mr Atherton was very helpful when the paint colour chosen was not as expected when on walls.
Reviewed 27-Oct-2021
Excellent workmanship in every way. arrived at 9.00 and left at 5.00 and worked through non stop except for a friendly chat or a Northern Soul song now and again.
Reviewed 28-Sep-2021
Mr. Atherton has done painting and decorating for us before and he is an excellent painter and decorator. He is punctual and nothing is too much trouble, he leaves everything clean and tidy and we would recommend him to anyone wanting painting and decorating done.
Reviewed 22-Sep-2021
Doug completed a hallway and landing for me and to say I'm pleased with the outcome would be a massive understatement! His work is outstanding! it was a pleasure having him around, always on time and so tidy, can't wait to get back to do another room. Thanks Doug!
Reviewed 19-Jul-2021
We were very happy with the work Doug did for us and his helpful 'hints'.Decorating was done to a high standard and everything was left clean and tidy.
Reviewed 24-Jun-2021
I have used Doug numerous times now as his work is of a high standard and he is very reliable. Doug completed a full apartment renovation for me this time after a long term tenant moved out of my property. The quality of work was exceptional making the apartment look brand new. He arrived when he said, was always punctual and offered good advice on wall papers and colours. Needless to say it paid off as a week after he finished I put the apartment up for sale and got a buyer immediately. Highly recommended. Would not use anyone else
Reviewed 16-Jun-2021
Excellent work by a friendly and helpful gentleman.
Reviewed 30-Apr-2021
We are delighted with Dougs work, he is a perfectionist, he is a clean worker and tidies up everynight. Highly recommend to anyone he is a friendly guy.
Reviewed 12-Apr-2021
Dougie always turned up on time, he worked hard throughout the day doing a proper dayâs work and completed the job to an excellent standard. No complaints and would recommend him to anyone.
Reviewed 17-Mar-2021
A great job and Doug went above and beyond what we asked; including painting radiators, filling gaps in another room altogether, and in the process mixing paint to match that extra area. He even did some cable tidying for us!We'd chosen some particularly difficult wallpaper to match, and one part of the wall isn't quite level, but Doug was diligent in making sure that everything looked right.All in all, really pleased and we'd definitely recommend.
Reviewed 13-Dec-2020
Painting and decorating bedroom and painting bathrooms.
Reviewed 16-Nov-2020
I couldn't fault it, very well done.
Reviewed 07-Nov-2020
Very pleased with the standard of Doug's work. Wallpaper looks beautiful and completed in under 2 days. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed 16-Sep-2020
Excellent service. Reliable and friendly. End result looks very smart. Thoroughly recommend and will use again.
Reviewed 02-Sep-2020
Doug just knows how to get it right. It was a pleasure to have him round
Reviewed 10-Aug-2020
Doug Atherton has been my painter and decorator for about 30 years now and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. His work is exemplary and of the highest standard. You couldn't find a better tradesman anywhere. He shows great attention to detail and is always helpful. He always cleans up after himself and never leaves a mess. Friendly, great sense of humour and nothing is too much trouble for him. In other words, not only the best painter and decorator but a thoroughly nice man.
Reviewed 12-Jul-2020
Mr Atherton is by far and away the best Decorator I have encountered. He is everything you want in a tradesman. Not only is his work of an extremely high standard he is meticulous and punctual. He clearly takes pride in his work always making sure the finish is just right and completed to your satisfaction. He never leaves a mess always cleaning up after himself before packing up for the day. Whats more his rates are extremely reasonable for a Decorator of his standard and experience.
Reviewed 07-Jul-2020
Excellent job. Meticulous throughout
Reviewed 07-Jul-2020
A real pleasure to have Doug at my home. He is a perfectionist. Only problem was his Z cars Everton ring tone Very Pleased
Reviewed 23-May-2020
Mr Atherton was punctual and a very good worker, he painted the outside of our house and his work was excellent in every way, his attention to detail was to be applauded and we would have no hesitation in asking him to come and do decorating for us again
Reviewed 28-Nov-2019
Doug has just finished decorating for me and oh what a pleasant man he is. He is always happy and smiling and carried out the work to a very high standard. His work is exceptional. He is the most pleasant trustworthy man to have in your home. He was kind and thoughtful to me and he worked so well and so tidy always leaving everywhere tidy.!! Doug always had a funny tale to tell me and his humour was great. He was meticulous with his work and I can not recommend him enough to anyone. I will certainly be getting Doug back next year.
Reviewed 22-Oct-2019
The trader was a most pleasant person to have in the house, completely trustworthy who completed the work on schedule and to a high standard
Reviewed 09-Oct-2019
Doug Atherton can not be faulted
Reviewed 11-Sep-2019
The work completed was of an excellent standard, could not be happier. Exceptionally tidy and caused no disruption to the household. Very trustworthy as half of the job was carried out whilst we were on holiday so just left the keys with Doug. He even fed our fish for us while we were away! Friendly, funny and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended
Reviewed 23-Jul-2019
Very neat & professional made a fantastic job of the painting and decorating.
Reviewed 15-Jul-2019
Was recommended Dougie by the plumber we use. Would highly recommend Dougie - was very punctual, suggested paints and techniques that would look more professional whilst doing our whole living room. After spending the first day with Dougie decided to leave him the key to our house and go into work for the other 3 days. He cleaned up at the end of each day, and his standard of work is exceptional - we will be getting him back later in the year to do the rest of the house.Thanks Dougie and hope to see you soon.
Reviewed 02-Jul-2019
A pleasure to deal with very helpful & Happy to advise. So pleased with work done. I have asked him to decorate another room.
Reviewed 13-Jun-2019
I am delighted with the work done and the pleasant reliable manner of Mr Atherton. the room is transformed! i would certainly recommend him.
Reviewed 30-Apr-2019
Doug is friendly reliable and has a very high standard of work He has recently wallpapered and decorated my 10 year old daughters bedroom and it is stunning. Doug has decorated the whole of our house now and we would highly recommend him. He is very professional and tidy and offers good advice regarding materials and colours schemes. We will definitely be getting all our future work completed by Doug.
Reviewed 15-Feb-2019
Turned up, was considerate and friendly. He cleared up after each day's work. He has an impressive attention to detail.
Reviewed 25-Jan-2019
We were completely satisfied with the work Doug carried out for us. Total decoration of Hall, Stairs & Landing. Very professional Willing to discuss and advise on technical aspects of the job, as it progressed Would recommend him, without hesitation. WE will be using him again.
Reviewed 13-Dec-2018
excellent
Reviewed 11-Dec-2018
a real professional. Delighted with the work he carried out.
Reviewed 08-Nov-2018
We saw Doug's reviews on the Trading Standards Approved website and asked him to paint a newly plastered room for us. His work was excellent in all respects and we are delighted with the results. We are looking for Doug to do other areas of the house now - he is a sought-after man so we'll have a little bit of a wait but the quality of his work makes him worth waiting for!
Reviewed 29-Oct-2018
Hi Doug, Once again thank you for your superb painting and decorating. you area pleasure to have in the house. 12/10 for all that you do.
Reviewed 23-Sep-2018
A pleasure to have Doug in the house. Very clean and tidy tradesman. Helpful with choosing suitable materials. An excellent, cheerful workman.
Reviewed 04-Sep-2018
Thankyou to Doug for a very professional and excellent job. Completely satisfied.
Reviewed 04-Sep-2018
cant recommend this trade man more highly, prompt, worked hard, neat, tidy and excellent.
Reviewed 24-Aug-2018
This man does a fantastic job, very happy, very clean worker. Always happy to lend a hand.
Reviewed 11-Aug-2018
Doug painted my ceilings after they were re-plastered. Lovely job done and I will use again in the future when I need other work doing.
Reviewed 13-Jun-2018
would reccomend to friends. excellent work and wre lovely.
Reviewed 08-Jun-2018
Very happy to have this man for all our work.
Reviewed 02-Jun-2018
Gr eat advice and knowledge given would and have recommended to close family and friends
Reviewed 29-May-2018
excellent service
Reviewed 11-Apr-2018
Decoration of whole of large living room-painting & decorating. Lovely job done. Very pleased with the result. Room left extremely clean and tidy at end of each day's work. Cheerful chap-very amenable and easy to get along with, particularly on discussing our requirements. Price for job extremely reasonable. Honest & trustworthy. Happy to have him in the house. Would recommend Doug to anyone.
Reviewed 01-Mar-2018
Doug is always prompt, efficient and clean and tidy. He always treats your property with respect and is cheery and pleasant. Doug works hard and finishes the jobs in good time. We have used him several times before and would do so again as we know we can trust him to do a good job at a reasonable price and he is utterly trustworthy if we are not able to be at home when he is working. Would recommend to friends
Reviewed 16-Feb-2018
Stripped sealed and painted living room ceiling and walls. Then papered one feature wall. Prior to his worked all walls had been papered. When paper was removed the surface was poor. He corrected this and when finished the walls looked like New. He was friendly and proffescianal . He would take no short cuts and kept to his estimate. This is the second time we have used him and would contact him again.
Reviewed 13-Feb-2018
MR D Atherton is very happy person. Very clean worker, if i had more funds i would have the rest of my house done.
Reviewed 09-Feb-2018
An exceptional worker, very clean and tidy. Made sure the rooms where covered and main items returned to correct places. Best work man we have ever had
Reviewed 08-Nov-2017
Returned my initial call for enquiry, sent estimated price details following house visit, gave start date and called to confirm day before, organised colour chart. Arrived on time & worked professionally and left area clean and tidy on completion. Pleasing person who i will ask again to do any required work in the future.
Reviewed 02-Nov-2017
Dougie has been decorating for us for years. Totally reliable and trustworthy and he takes great pride in his work - making sure that the end product is up to a high standard. We have recommended Dougie to several people - all have been delighted with his work. He leaves everythng clean and tidy and is a pleasure to have around. He has become a friend over the years we have known him.
Reviewed 10-Aug-2017
He painted the hall stairs and landing to a very high quality . He was friendly, cheerful and professional. He made his estimate clear and stuck to it. He did not demand money up front and did not in any way push us into employing his services. I would recommend him to anyone and would not hesitate to contact him again.
Reviewed 03-Aug-2017
This is the first time we have used Mr. Atherton and we will use him again. In the words of Tina Turner 'Simply the best!'
Reviewed 11-Jul-2017
Doug Atherton is very helpful, gives good advice and is trustworthy. His work is very good and nothing is too much trouble. Last year i had him do 2 bedroom & HL&S. This year louge - dining room & kitchen. Very pleased with it all.
Reviewed 17-May-2017
Excellent work, clean and tidy. Very willing to go the extra mile to help an elderly person living alone.
Reviewed 23-Dec-2016
We have had lots of work done by Doug in the past and he managed to fit us in to transform our dining room before Christmas. I would highly recommend him as his work is of a very high standard and he is very professional as well as friendly, reliable and trustworthy. We are extremely pleased with his work and over the moon with our dining room .
Reviewed 22-Sep-2016
Over the past 7 years Doug has decorated every room in our house & has always done an excellent job. He is reliable & friendly, with a good sense of humour. He takes care to protect the area he is working in & cleans up each day before he leaves. As loyal customers we would not hesitate to recommend him.
Reviewed 13-Sep-2016
Excellent service and work completed. I would highly recommend trader to people. Any further work required I will get this trader to complete in future.
Reviewed 12-Aug-2016
This is the third time that we have used Mr Atherton and, health permitting, hope to use him again many times in the future. His work is always exemplary, but is delivered in such a pleasant and courteous manner that it makes the whole procedure a pleasure! We have no hesitation in recommending him to anybody else, including friends and relatives. His charges are both fair and reasonable.
Reviewed 28-Jul-2016
Doug was very punctual reliable and trustworthy . He was friendly and professional and his work was of a very high standard. We would definitely recommend him and will be getting him to do more decorating for us in the future.
Reviewed 28-Jul-2016
Doug was very punctual reliable and trustworthy . He was friendly and professional and his work was of a very high standard. We would definitely recommend him and will be getting him to do more decorating for us in the future.
Reviewed 25-Jun-2016
Mr D Atherton carries his work out to a very high standard and his attention to detail is excellent. So much so he is now due to paint and wallpaper all our rooms. Always on time, and works a full day. Very friendly and helpful (moving furniture). Never too much trouble.
Reviewed 25-Jun-2016
This gentleman gave a written quote for the price and explained everything he would do. We were happy with the quote so went ahead with the job, the painting and decorating was excellent, and there was no mess whatsoever. Very very pleased.
Reviewed 02-May-2016
We had our master bedroom stripped of wallpaper, woodwork painted, repapered and painted. Doug did a fantastic job; we had the room decorated prior to selling the house - the first viewer put an offer on, commenting on the high standard of decor in that room. Doug worked quickly, moved furniture and left the place tidy each day. He made suggestions about the wallpaper and paint which look lovely. Really friendly, trustworthy guy with a good sense of humour.
Reviewed 15-Nov-2015
Doug Atherton was prompt each day, starting when he said he would. Very neat and tidy leaving very little tidying up for us to do before moving back into the transformed bedroom. Delighted with the finished job.
Reviewed 15-Nov-2015
Very good worker, very clean, trustworthy.
Reviewed 20-Sep-2015
Doug visited us gave a competitive price and made valuable suggestions for which we valued his opinion. He advised he couldn't do the job immediately but kept us updated as to when he would commence. He arrived promptly on the 1st day fully equipped with the correct materials and protective sheets, he was A very clean polite considerate workman, Doug is obviously a perfectionist and sets himself very high standards, the job took longer than he & we thought not because Doug worked slowly but because there was more preparation involved than we had led him to believe. He even solved a problem and did an extra bit that none one else had been prepared to do, his standard of work was perfect and we will certainly use him again and not hesitate in recommending him to others.
Reviewed 05-Aug-2015
very profesional trader and very punctual. happy to recommend mr atherton.
Reviewed 25-Jul-2015
Excellent quality of work, works efficiently, tidy, very professional.
Reviewed 04-Jun-2015
Excellent quality of work. Always delivered with a smile and great skill
Reviewed 30-Apr-2015
This man is a one off. His work is fantastic. I was very down at the time of having lost my husband and sister in law all in the last 6 months late last year. But you cannot be down when he is around. I had a fall in the garden when he was here. He helped me up and made me a hot drink. I would have him back anytime if i had the money. There is a lot of people asking for his number
Reviewed 08-Apr-2015
Professional decorator who painted two bedrooms. Clean and tidy, organised, and gets on with the job to the right standard. Pricing competitive but not the cheapest quote we had. Listened to what we wanted and made suggestions. We couldn't find fault.
Reviewed 20-Jan-2015
clean and tidy - perfectionist too
Reviewed 23-Jun-2014
I was very satisfied with the work I had done and also very pleased with the decorator who did the work. A very pleasant and pleasing person.
Reviewed 23-Jun-2014
We have had Mr Atherton before. We would recommend him to anyone. Tidy worker, friendly and work was completed to the highest standard.
Reviewed 09-Jun-2014
I have used this business previously. I was well pleased then and I am now.
Reviewed 29-May-2014
Very clean worker, honest and trustworthy.
Reviewed 03-Mar-2014
Mr Atherton started and finished on agreed time and completed all work to a high standard. He was pleasant and helpful throughout working with minimal disturbance to rest of the house.
Reviewed 26-Feb-2014
Very clean and tidy. Completely trustworthy. Excellent job done in agreed timescale.
Reviewed 27-Jan-2014
Reliable and punctual. Cleaned up on completion.
Reviewed 12-Jan-2014
We are extremely pleased with our bedroom that has been decorated to the highest standard. Doug is very professional, trustworthy and reliable. He is friendly, punctual and has a great eye for detail. We would strongly recommend him and will be calling him again for the next room we need decorating.
Reviewed 06-Sep-2013
Would recommend Doug. Great standard of work.
Reviewed 03-Sep-2013
Mr Atherton did an excellent job and he was helpful and courteous and went beyond expectations
Reviewed 21-Mar-2013
Douglas Atherton has been my Painter and Decorator for more than 20 years. He is an excellent, professional Painter and Decorator and his work is of the highest standard. He is reliable, trustworthy, honest and friendly and I have no hesitation in recommending him.
Reviewed 26-Feb-2013
Mr Atherton delivered a truly exceptional quality of work, clean and professional, with excellent attention to detail.
Reviewed 07-Feb-2013
Mr Atherton is a very pleasant and obliging person and we were comfortable with him around our home.
Reviewed 04-Dec-2012
Mr Atherton was a by pleasant person and a very tidy worker.
Reviewed 13-Nov-2012
Honest, Trustworthy and totally reliable.
Reviewed 13-Nov-2012
Completely satisfied.
Reviewed 25-Oct-2012
We have employed Doug Atherton on many occasions over a twenty year period. He is trustworthy, prompt, efficient, reliable and professional at all times. We have no hesitation in providing a reference / feedback for him - an excellent workman. Long may he decorate (I might add that other traders could emulate him)
Reviewed 25-Oct-2012
Doug is a by good, tidy worker, I found him to be professional, reliable and efficient. He's also a very happy and pleasant person.
Reviewed 25-Oct-2012
Mr Atherton was introduced to me and was recommend. He gave me sound advice on the wall paper he suggested would compliment our house. He is meticulous in his work and was always on time. I have no hesitation in recommending him to your scheme.
Reviewed 25-Oct-2012
Dug has decorated most rooms in our house. He's reliable, punctual and conscientious. I have recommended Doug to family and friends and all are more than pleased with his work. If you need a room decorating, big or small Doug is the man.
Reviewed 25-Oct-2012
Mr Atherton is an excellent traders to deal with. His work is of high quality, he is reliable, trustworthy and conscientious.
Reviewed 22-Oct-2012
A good clean worker, knowledgable, helpful.
Reviewed 17-Sep-2012
A very professional finish and friendly trustworthy man. We have already recommended Doug to our friends / family we will also be having more work done in near future.
Reviewed 17-Sep-2012
He was very good at his job and cleaned up after himself which was a treat to say.
Reviewed 17-Sep-2012
Trustworthy could leave him in the house while I went out.
Reviewed 17-Sep-2012
Doug Atherton was extremely proffessional he conveyed a positive attitude towards the work carried out. The work was carried out to a high standard, Doug even cleaned up after the job was complete.
Reviewed 17-Sep-2012
We found Mr Atherton to be honest, trustworthy and reliable. His workmanship was to a very high standard - to perfection. We would certainly recommend him to anyone.
Reviewed 17-Sep-2012
Quality work from a reliable tradesman
Reviewed 25-Aug-2012
Doug has completed work for us on several occasions, always to an excellent standard. He is punctual & friendly, always cleans up before he leaves & has done work for our friends & relatives on our recommendation. We would not hesitate to use his services again.
Reviewed 25-Aug-2012
Doug has done a few decorating jobs for us. He is reliable, punctual and can work unsupervised. His work is of a high quality and the prices he charges were more than fair. Recommended.
Reviewed 20-Aug-2012
First class painter & decorator with a cheerful personality. A pleasure to have in the house.
Reviewed 09-Aug-2012
We have used Doug and have been very happy with his work for over 15 years and would have no hesitation to use him again. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a quality decorator.
