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Your decorating subcontractor for new-build developments

Volume capacity, programme adherence and handover-quality finishing β€” for Tier-1 contractors and housebuilders across London and the South East.

Accredited:
CHAS
SSIP
SMAS
Dulux Trade
Crown Trade
The challenge we solve

Decorating that keeps your programme on track

On a live development, decorating sits on the critical path to handover. We resource, plan and deliver to protect your programme β€” and your reputation with the client.
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Programme adherence

Resourced to hit your dates and keep pace with the build.
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Volume & scale

The capacity to deliver hundreds of plots to a consistent standard.
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Snag-free handover

A high-quality finish and fast defects turnaround at handover.
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Single point of contact

One managed team and one relationship, from start to sign-off.
What we deliver

A complete new-build decorating package

Everything a main contractor needs from a decorating subcontractor, internally and externally.

New-build painting & decorating

Internal and external decoration across houses, apartments and communal areas.

Spray Painting

Fast, flawless spray finishes to doors, frames, ceilings and joinery.

Snagging & surface repairs

Our Magic Man service rectifies chips, dents and scratches on site before handover.

Wallpapering & feature finishes

Contract wallcoverings and feature walls for show homes and communal spaces.

Communal & external decoration

Corridors, cores, stairwells and external elevations to a lasting finish.

Handover finishing

Final coats, touch-ups and defects works to get plots signed off.
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Handover quality

The finish that gets your development signed off β€” on programme, on every plot.

Why main contractors choose Effects

A subcontractor you can rely on

The highest level of quality decorating, delivered on programme and at fair, market-competitive prices.
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Fully accredited & compliant

CHAS, CQMS/SSIP and SMAS Worksafe β€” the safety credentials commercial buyers require. View all credentials β†’
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Proven at volume

Delivering for leading contractors and housebuilders on large London & South East developments.
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A directly-managed team

Consistent quality, dependable resourcing and one point of contact β€” not a shifting labour pool.
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On programme, every time

Planned and resourced to keep pace with your build and protect your handover dates.
More about us β†’

35+

Years' experience, trading since 2005

"Building Confidence β€” let our solid reputation be your guarantee." We deliver a high-class professional finish, on programme, every time.

Capability & capacity

Resourced to deliver at scale

The facts a main contractor needs when shortlisting a decorating subcontractor β€” with full compliance documentation available on request.

35+ yrs

Management experience

900+

Plots delivered for contractors

CHAS Β· SSIP Β· SMAS

Accreditations held

London Β· South East Β· East of England

Coverage

140

Directly-employed decorators

Β£10m

Public liability insurance

Working on a scheme in London or the South East? Let's talk.

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Client feedback

Trusted on site, project after project

What contractors, estates teams and clients say about working with Effects Decorating.
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"I have been using Effects Decorating Services for the past three years and I couldn't be happier with the quality of their work. Every project has been completed to an exceptionally high standard with great attention to detail and a real commitment to quality.
The team is reliable, professional, friendly, and always takes pride in delivering outstanding results.
What really sets Effects Decorating Services apart is their consistency. Over the last three years, they have continually exceeded my expectations, and their workmanship has always been first-class.
It's rare to find a company you can trust completely, but I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking for a skilled dependable decoration service."

HP
Hill Partnerships
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β€œI’ve used Effects Decorating for many years. They’ve also delivered a full package from procurement to completion and aftercare. Effects Decorating are always good value and provide a very good finish and trustworthy relationship.”

SL
Sorel Living
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β€œWe’ve found Effects Decorating Services to be professional, reliable, and consistently delivering a high-quality finish across the projects we’ve worked on together. The team is easy to work with, responsive, and maintains strong standards throughout, with a particularly strong focus on maintaining positive working relationships and consistently meeting agreed programme deadlines.”

VG
Vistry Group
Common questions

Working with Effects as a subcontractor

Are you accredited for main-contractor pre-quals?

Yes β€” we hold CHAS, CQMS/SSIP and SMAS Worksafe, covering the health & safety criteria most PQQs and pre-quals require. Certificates and our RAMS are available on request.

Do you use directly-employed labour or subcontract it out?

We work with a directly-managed team of professional, dedicated tradespeople β€” so you get consistent quality, dependable resourcing and a single point of contact, not a shifting labour pool.

What size of development can you take on?

We've delivered developments of several hundred plots for Tier-1 contractors and housebuilders including Vistry Group, Keepmoat, Bugler Developments and Hill Partnerships.

What areas do you cover?

We're based in Essex and work across London, the South East and the East of England β€” including Kent, Cambridge and Berkshire β€” and further afield for larger contracts.

Can you provide RAMS and method statements?

Yes β€” full risk assessments and method statements are provided for every contract, aligned to your site's requirements.

Are you insured?

Β£10m public liability, certificates on request.

Planning a commercial contract?

Tell us about your sites, programme and requirements. We'll respond quickly with a tailored, fully-costed proposal.