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Assessment · painters and decorators round painters-decorators-2026-09

Glenn Ward Ltd

Ranked 1 of 11 in Painters and decorators in Telford

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Trading as GLENN WARD LIMITED · Newport · Service area: Newport, Shropshire

Our verdict

Our judgement: Glenn Ward suits you if you want multi-room or kitchen and bathroom work with one firm arranging electrics, plumbing and carpentry [2][3]. Paper credentials are fully documented, so the main check is lived experience. Before booking, ask for two recent local references and the insurance cover figure.

Score summary

Scored on the home trades rubric v1.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.

Composite score
65.8 / 100

Customer evidence C1 · weight 30%

56

4.5 from 8 Google reviews, seen 3 September 2026 — a decent score at low volume [1].

Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%

80

Dulux Select membership is confirmed on the Dulux register with 20-plus years accredited, alongside 17 years of Trading Standards Accredited membership [5][6].

First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Trading history C4 · weight 10%

85

The firm claims over 30 years trading, and the limited company is active since 19 November 2009 [2][4].

Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%

60

Work is stated as warrantied, but no insurance statement or cover amount is published [2].

Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%

65

Estimates are offered on request with no money taken upfront, and the VAT number is published; no rates or call-out fee is stated [2].

Website and service information C7 · weight 5%

75

The site sets out decorating, plastering, tiling and refit services with area and contact routes [2][3].

Evidence

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FactValueSourceRead
Incorporated19 November 2009Source companies-house
VAT number941346333Source provider-website
Years trading30+Source provider-website

Industry qualifications

Sourced from the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders, on the date shown.

Ratings on other sites

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Strengths

  • Accreditation is the strongest in this round: a Dulux Select listing as an accredited member of 20-plus years plus 17 years of Trading Standards Accredited membership [5][6].

  • The firm publishes its VAT number, takes no money upfront and invoices only when work finishes [2].

  • Company record matches the website: active since 2009 at the same Newport address [2][4].

Limitations

  • No insurance amount is published, and review volume is small at 4.5 from 8 Google reviews [1][2].

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Others assessed for this trade

  1. Town & Country Painting & Decorating65.7 / 100Ranked 1. Best for detailed specifications with guaranteed workmanship.
  2. Painting by Paul59.5 / 100Ranked 3. Best for Shifnal homes needing indoor and outdoor painting.
  3. S C Decorators58.9 / 100Ranked 3. Best for wallpapering plus interior and exterior painting.
  4. Prestige Painting & Decorating57.7 / 100Ranked 3. Best for domestic and commercial decorating across Telford.

Sources

  1. Google Maps place listing Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  2. Glenn Ward homepage Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  3. Glenn Ward kitchen and bathroom page Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  4. Companies House company record Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  5. Dulux Select decorator listing Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  6. Trading Standards Accredited business page Retrieved 3 September 2026.

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