Welcome to Nightingale Decorating
Decorating by Design
With over 10 years of decorating experience, I have helped many customers fall in love with their homes again.
What I can Offer…
I find that many of my customers know that they want to do something, but don’t necessarily know what they want, or how to achieve it.
I am able to provide colour charts and help you with your choice of colours, choice of accents and feature walls in the different rooms that you want to redecorate.
That said though, the walls are just part of the picture and we can look together at skirting boards, radiators, ceilings and other features in the room…these don’t always have to be white!
If you are ever unsure, I can source tester pots and together we can experiment until we find your dream combination of colours and effects.
This is decorating by design.
My Guarantees
* Fully Covid vaccinated.
* Fully insured
* DBS checked
* Honest & trustworthy
* Friendly, professional & reliable
* Free, no obligation quotations
All work quoted will include time needed for full preparation of all surfaces i.e. paint stripping, wallpaper removal and filling and sanding where needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you provide me with a quick quote over the phone or by email?
To be able to quote accurately, I need to see the room(s) to be decorated and we need to discuss your ideas for your home. It has to be personal as you will need to live with the results of what you have asked for. Therefore, I will never provide a quotation without first visiting you to discuss the job. Remember, there is no obligation.
Do you quote by the day, or for the whole job?
Most customers prefer a price for the job. With many years experience I can generally judge how much time is needed for each job.
What if I change my mind about colours or finishes after you have started?
This happens frequently and usually isn’t a problem. If you are having specific paint colours that need to be mixed, I try to wait to get the paint mixed until just before I start the room. If I can incorporate the change into the job, I will. If the change is significant and it will mean additional time, this will always be discussed and agreed in advance.
What happens if you run out of time?
I don’t! If I have quoted for a job and I need more time to finish it, I will take more time. The quality of the finish is more important than me finishing on time. It does happen at times that I encounter unforeseen problems with plasterwork or other finishes but if this should happen, we can work through it together.
Do I need to supply the paint?
I can source the paint and I work with a number of different suppliers depending on the type of paint needed. That said, if you want to buy your own paint, you can. I can provide advice on the best brands to use and where you can buy them. 2.5L of Magnolia from Wilko might seem like a good deal but if I have to apply 4 coats to get good coverage, it is eventually going to cost you more.
This is me…
Mark Nightingale
Having spent most of my career working for large corporations, around 10 years ago I was made redundant and decided, with the help of my family, to start a business doing what I enjoyed doing for myself. I now do what I enjoy, every single day.
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