Approved TradesmanGet Approved

For painting and decorating businesses

Make it easy to trust your decorating business.

Decorating means days inside somebody's home, often while they are out. Approved Tradesman helps you claim your business listing, complete the checks that apply to you and publish a live Verification Record customers can view at any time.

Find your businessHow verification works
A decorator cutting in along the ceiling line of a freshly painted room with dust sheets down.

A clear business identity

Show customers the business behind the quote.

Relevant checks, shown clearly

Your live record shows what has been checked and when.

Proof they can access themselves

Your record, shield and QR code point customers straight at the live information.

How it works

Four clear stages from search to a live record.

  1. Find your business

    Search for your business record. If we do not hold it yet, you can add it on the next screen.

  2. Confirm ownership

    Show us the business is yours, so nobody else can speak for it.

  3. Get verified

    Work through the checks that match the work you do, at your own pace.

  4. Publish your Verification Record

    Publish a live record customers can check themselves, backed by a QR code and certificate.

Why painting & decorating businesses benefit

Decorating is a trade almost anyone can advertise, which makes it harder for a careful business to stand apart. A live Verification Record shows the business identity and the checks that have been completed — plain information, published in one place, rather than adjectives on a leaflet.

What you receive when verified

  • A live Verification Record
  • An Approved Tradesman shield and certificate where eligible
  • A QR code linking directly to the live record
  • The ability to keep relevant information current over time

Painting & Decorating businesses by town

See painting & decorating businesses we hold in towns with enough listings to be useful.

+ 97 more towns.

Frequently asked questions

Is Approved Tradesman a review site?
No. We show verification information, not customer ratings, rankings or recommendations.
Does membership guarantee approval?
No. Membership pays for the checking, publication and monitoring. It never buys a verification outcome.
What if my business is not already listed?
Search for it first. If we do not hold it, you can add it on the next screen.
Can I update my details later?
Yes. Your business information can be kept current through your account.

Start with your business record.

Search for your decorating business and see what your live Verification Record could look like.

Find your business