Painters / decorators in South Africa
82 painters / decorators across South Africa, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.
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Painters / Decorators
Showing the top 12 of 82 painters / decorators, sorted by Trust Score.
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What to check when hiring painters / decorators in South Africa
MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.
- In South Africa, electrical work must be signed off with a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) issued by a registered person. Insist on the CoC, and for plumbing look for PIRB or IOPSA registration, because without a valid CoC a future home-insurance claim can be refused.
- For a new home or major structural build, the builder must be registered with the NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council) and the home enrolled before construction. Check this before you pay a deposit.
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
How to judge a painter / decorator
Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each tradesperson’s public evidence above.
Verify before you hire
- Painting and decorating isn't a licensed trade in South Africa, so check the business is registered with CIPC, gives proper tax invoices, and carries public liability insurance.
- Get a written scope: surfaces, the prep (washing, scraping, filling, priming, damp and crack repairs), number of coats, and the exact paint brand and product.
- For exterior work in a damp or coastal area, ask how they'll treat damp and which weatherproof system they'll use.
- Favour recent, verifiable reviews and photos of comparable jobs.
Warning signs of a cowboy
- No proof of public liability insurance, especially for a crew working at height.
- A vague quote with no detail on prep, coats or product: the quality lives in the prep.
- A large cash deposit, or a price that only works by skipping primer or cutting coats.
- No plan for treating damp or cracks before painting.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Do you carry public liability insurance?
- What does the written scope include for prep, number of coats and product?
- How will you treat any damp or cracks before painting?
- What's your guarantee on peeling or blistering, and can I see comparable jobs?
Frequently asked questions
- How do I choose a trustworthy painter / decorator?
- Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A painter / decorator backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
- Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend painters / decorators for payment?
- No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Painters / decorators are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
- Where do the reviews come from?
- They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
- What should I check before hiring a painter / decorator?
- Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the painter / decorator, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.
More ways to check who to trust
Free, independent checks. No ads, no paid placement.
- Cowboy Checker
Spot the warning signs of a dishonest business before you hire.
- Company Health Check
Check whether the company behind a business is active, dissolved, or in liquidation.
- Licence Check
A licence number from a van or quote, checked against every public register included here in one search.