Top 5 Painters & Decorators in Ely

Hand-picked and independently researched — the most trusted painters & decorators in Ely, chosen on Google rankings, review signals and trade accreditations. No business pays for an organic spot.

Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Greg Blunt Decorators
Ely · Interior & Exterior · 38 Years (City & Guilds)

A City & Guilds qualified Ely painting and decorating firm with 38 years' trade experience and over 30 years running, covering painting, wallpapering, plastering and minor repairs for domestic and commercial clients across Ely, Soham, Witchford and Cambridge.

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S&H Painting Services
Ely · Interior & Exterior · 25+ Years

An Ely painting and decorating firm with 25+ years' experience, covering interior and exterior decorating, wood staining and tiling with a 12-month guarantee across Ely and the surrounding area. A genuinely local independent.

3
Lister Decorators
Burwell, Ely area · Interior & Exterior · Local

A painting and decorating firm at Burwell covering Ely, handling interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, fitted furniture and protective wall coatings across Ely, Soham, Witchford and the surrounding villages. A genuinely local independent.

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Dom Sylvester Painters & Decorators
Ely area · Interior & Exterior · 26 Years

A painting and decorating firm with 26 years' experience transforming homes across the Ely area, offering interior and exterior decorating and colour advice. A genuine independent serving Ely and Cambridgeshire.

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Graham Halpenny
Ely area · Interior & Exterior Decorating · Local

A Cambridgeshire-based painting and decorating contractor at Landbeach covering the Ely area, handling interior and exterior decorating, wallpapering and furniture painting for homes and businesses. Qualified, insured and genuinely local to the region.

How we chose the top 5 painters & decorators in Ely

Every business on this page earned its place through independent research. We look at where companies rank organically on Google, the volume and quality of their reviews, ratings and verification across platforms like Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustATrader, relevant trade accreditations, and the kind of word-of-mouth and social proof that's hard to fake. No business can pay to appear in this organic Top 5 — the list is earned and reviewed regularly.

If you're comparing painters & decorators in Ely, any of the five above is a sound starting point. We'd still recommend getting more than one quote and confirming current availability and accreditations directly with the business before you book.

Finding a good painter and decorator in Ely

Ely has a healthy mix of independent tradespeople and small local firms, and as anywhere, quality varies. Every business on this page earned its place through independent research — online reputation, verified reviews, local trading evidence and professional credentials — and none of them paid to appear.

For decorating, look for verifiable reviews, public liability insurance and a clear written quote covering preparation as well as finish — good prep is what separates a lasting job from a quick cover-up. Membership of the Painting & Decorating Association is a further mark of a professional decorator.

What do Ely painters & decorators cover?

Most painters & decorators in Ely also cover Soham, Littleport, Sutton, Witchford, Stretham, Haddenham and the surrounding Fen villages. Coverage varies by business, so it's always worth confirming your postcode when you make an enquiry.

Typical jobs include interior and exterior painting and decorating — and most offer free quotes for larger work.

Frequently asked questions

Our list is based on independent research. We look at how businesses rank organically on Google, the volume and quality of their reviews, verification across platforms like Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustATrader, relevant trade accreditations, and local trading evidence. No business paid to be included in the organic Top 5.
We assess each decorator on verifiable reviews, local trading evidence and professional presentation. Confirm public liability insurance and get a written quote that covers preparation as well as the finish.
The organic Top 5 is based solely on our independent research and isn't open to paid inclusion. We do offer a Featured placement above the Top 5 for one local business per page — find out more about featured spots.
Most of the businesses on this list cover a wider area beyond Ely itself, typically including Soham, Littleport, Sutton, Witchford, Stretham, Haddenham and the surrounding Fen villages. Coverage varies by business, so always confirm your location when you make an enquiry.
We aim to review each list at least every three months, and this page was last reviewed in June 2026. If you believe a listing is out of date or inaccurate, please get in touch and we'll look into it promptly.

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