Jake Donald Painter & Decorator
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Painter & Decorators, House Painter, Painting Contractor, Interior and Exterior Decorator, Ames Taping, Wallpaper Hanging, Wallpapers & Wall Coverings, Home Improvements, Paint & Varnish StrippingBusiness Information
Experienced and Reliable Decorating service with a high standard of work throughout Edinburgh and West Lothian.
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4.9 out of 5 based on
116 reviews.
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5th July 2017
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Jake is a very amiable, pleasant and courteous guy. I got him to repaint the eaves of my house. The work was hampered by the monsoon season at the end of June but he managed to negotiate that very well. The job was made difficult by a) the eaves are made of plywood and during the work several layers came away and b) over the years I have touched them up by daubing black paint on them to leave the paint very thick in places. When they were sanded they were very rough. Jake filled them and they looked very smooth. The first cut looked ok but they weren't good enough for him so he had a second fill of them and a repaint so they look really good. He was going to leave his scaffolding in the back garden and pick it up a couple of days later. A chance comment of my wife was wishing for her garden back resulted in them being removed straightaway. That indicates excellent customer-awareness and customer-focus. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again or recommend to a friend.
Jeffrey Hodgson
7th June 2017
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Jake done an excellent job of decorating my living room, hallway and master bedroom - he was prepared to make himself available at short-notice and no job was too big or small. The work was completed earlier than the timescales initially quoted and I'm very happy with the end product. Would definitely use again!
31st May 2017
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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work of a high standard, carried out to a precise timetable and with courtesy. good consultation before the work began, and very keen to make sure the job was completed to our satisfaction. top quality all round.
12th May 2017
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Jake did an excellent job of painting my drawing room and sorting out some damage done to the ceiling by dampness. He is a very friendly, helpful young man and he left my flat clean and tidy after completion. I have already decided to employ him again to decorate my bedroom and have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
Steve O'Donnell
1st May 2017
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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We were very happy with Jake and his team. The work was excellent
and was finished in the time quoted.
and was finished in the time quoted.
27th April 2017
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Fantastic job by Jake and his apprentice Dan. Jake was very professional and did a perfect job. Would definitely use him again and recommend to others.
Lorna Scoty
26th April 2017
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Jake made a beautiful job of our living and dining rooms - quick, professional and a perfect finish. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to friends & family, and look forward to having him back to do the rest of the house!
Claire Rennie
19th April 2017
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Excellent and professional service - would definitely recommend - great job really pleased thank you.
Ian and Laura
8th March 2017
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Great service. Many thanks.
9th January 2017
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Prompt response & quotation, very pleasant dealings with Jake, all professional workers & top quality paint job. No hesitation recommending Jake & team.
Julie Jackson
5th December 2016
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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I couldn't recommend Jake and his team enough. He was punctual, friendly, professional and took time to talk through options with no job being too small or fiddly. He kept in touch throughout the job and the standard of work was excellent. Very happy customer!
Ruth King
9th September 2016
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Jake Donald is a very professional and experienced painter and decorator. He leads a small, friendly and hard-working team that work very well together. Their work is to a very high standard and they are punctual and tidy. Before the start Jake discussed the proposed work and quickly provided a thorough and detailed quotation. When the work got underway he had attention to detail, offered advice, solved problems that arose and clearly explained what he was going to do at each stage of the process.
We are delighted with the results and are pleased that Jake is going to do further work for us. We have no hesitation in recommending Jake Donald to others.
We are delighted with the results and are pleased that Jake is going to do further work for us. We have no hesitation in recommending Jake Donald to others.
31st August 2016
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Once again delighted with the work Jake carried out. Completely professional, punctual and polite.
J Brown
5th July 2016
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Jake is a professional and trustworthy tradesman. He completed the job to a very high standard and I would highly recommend his first class service to anyone requiring interior or exterior painting/decoration to their home.
Linda Baxter
20th June 2016
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Another fine job from Jake (with his team this time). Landing, stairs, and hall stripped, prepared, painted, and papered in three days! As always, Jake arrived on time, did the work he said he'd do each day, and left the house clean and tidy at the end of each day.
Richard and Elizabeth
16th June 2016
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Jake and his team made an excellent job of painting the outside of our house last week. They were very reliable, professional and efficient while at the same time being friendly and considerate. We are delighted with their work and would highly recommend them to anyone.
Mark and Marion Anderson
3rd June 2016
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Jake is a credit to his profession - diligent, thorough, reliable and trustworthy. He did two jobs for us - painting and decorating two bedrooms, and also our hallway and stairs, and we are very happy with the results. Jake is by no means the cheapest, but you really do get what you pay for - and there are plenty of slap-it-up merchants out there, whose work you will be redoing in two or three years' time. I can unreservedly recommend Jake, as well as the people he had working with him - not only did they all turn up when they said they would, they tidied up afterwards. Hire with confidence!
14th May 2016
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Jake was recommended to us by a friend. He carried out an exceptional job painting the gutters, drainpipes, suffix, window sills and surrounds of our house. He was punctual and tidy. He is a very pleasant young adult and we found for his age he is very experienced and knowledgeable about his work. We will have no issue asking him again to do work for us and would highly recommend him to other people.
Jackie and Stewart Laing
8th May 2016
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Jake has in the past week transformed my lounge, hall and stairs. I am delighted with his craftsmanship. He is hardworking, professional and respectful. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
Mrs J Brown
5th April 2016
Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Jake is reliable, trustworthy, honest, professional and very capable. I've known Jake for many years going back to his time as an apprentice and have used him several times. Now he's working for himself I'd have no hesitation in using him as I have or in recommending him. His attention to detail is second to none and his work is always spot on.
Nelson Lee