Painting & Decorating
Transform Your Home With a Flawless Finish — Guaranteed
Interior painting, exterior work, wallpapering, and full room transformations. Craig delivers decorator-quality finishes with tradesman reliability — on time, on budget, and without the mess.
Decorating Done Properly, By Someone Who Cares
A fresh coat of paint can transform a room. But a poor paint job? That transforms your mood — and not in a good way. Drips on the skirting, roller marks on the ceiling, masking tape lines that look like they were applied blindfolded. Craig has spent over twenty years perfecting his technique so you never have to deal with any of that.
Craig approaches every decorating project with the same meticulous attention to detail, whether it's a single feature wall or a complete exterior repaint. Surfaces are properly prepared, edges are crisp, and finishes are smooth and even. He uses quality materials, takes his time with preparation, and never rushes the finish.
Based in Ivybridge and covering Devon and Cornwall, Craig works directly with homeowners — no sales teams, no project managers, no middlemen. You discuss the job with the person doing the work, which means fewer misunderstandings and better results.
What's Included
Full Range of Decorating Services
From a single room refresh to a complete property transformation, Craig handles every aspect of decorating with precision and care:
Sound Familiar?
When Decorating Goes Wrong
DIY disasters
You spent the weekend painting and now the finish is patchy, your back hurts, and there's emulsion on the carpet. Craig does in a day what takes most people a weekend — and the result is incomparably better.
Cheap decorators, expensive mistakes
You hired the cheapest quote and now the wallpaper is bubbling, the paint is peeling, and they won't answer your calls. Craig's pricing is fair, and his work lasts.
Never-ending projects
Started stripping wallpaper three months ago and the room is still a building site? Craig completes projects on schedule, with a clear timeline agreed upfront.
Preparation shortcuts
The number one reason paint jobs fail is poor preparation. Craig never skips the filling, sanding, priming, and masking stages that make the difference between amateur and professional.
How It Works
Simple, Straightforward Process
Discuss Your Vision
Tell Craig what you're looking for — colours, finishes, timescale. He'll offer honest advice on what works, what lasts, and what fits your budget.
Preparation & Protection
Furniture is covered, floors are protected, and surfaces are properly prepared. This is where most decorators cut corners — Craig never does.
Perfect Finish, Clean Handover
Multiple coats applied with care, edges cut in by hand, and the room left spotless. Craig doesn't leave until the finish meets his standard.
Benefits
Why Homeowners Choose Craig
Meticulous Preparation
Every surface is filled, sanded, primed and prepped before paint goes anywhere near a wall. Preparation is 80% of a great paint job — Craig knows that.
Quality Materials
Craig uses trusted trade-quality paints and materials. He'll advise on the best products for your space, light conditions, and usage.
Clean, Tidy Work
Drop sheets on every surface, furniture moved and covered, and the space left cleaner than he found it. Your home is respected throughout.
Colour Advice
Not sure what colour to choose? Craig has decorated hundreds of rooms and can offer practical suggestions based on your space, light, and taste.
Interior & Exterior
From lounge walls to garden fences, Craig handles all aspects of decorating — saving you the hassle of finding separate specialists.
Wallpaper Expertise
Hanging wallpaper is a skill that takes years to master. Craig handles everything from simple patterns to complex feature walls with precision.
The Craft Behind the Colour
Decorating is one of those trades where the difference between good and great is invisible to most people — until they see it side by side. A great decorator cuts in by hand without tape. They know which primer to use on new plaster versus old woodwork. They understand how light changes a colour from morning to evening, and they'll tell you before you commit to three litres of 'Elephant's Breath'.
Craig has spent over two decades developing this kind of intuitive knowledge. He's decorated everything from compact studio flats to five-bedroom farmhouses, and he brings the same level of care and attention to every project. His clients don't just get a paint job — they get a transformation that lasts.
Exterior decorating requires a different skill set entirely. Craig understands the importance of weather-resistant finishes, proper surface preparation on exposed walls, and the technical requirements of painting render, stone, wood, and metal. He works to manufacturer specifications and only uses products designed for the UK climate.
Many of Craig's decorating clients come back season after season. A hallway refresh here, a bedroom makeover there, occasional exterior maintenance to keep things looking sharp. That long-term relationship means Craig understands their homes, their preferences, and their standards — and he never lets them down.
If you're planning a decorating project in Ivybridge, Plymouth, or anywhere across Devon and Cornwall, Craig would love to hear from you. Whether it's a quick consultation or a full property transformation, the conversation always starts with a no-obligation chat.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Get Started?
Call Craig today for a free, no-obligation quote. 25+ years experience. Fully insured. Open 7 days a week, 9am–8pm.