The person behind the business

Meet Martin —
your specialist,
not a company.

Established in 2008, with over 20 years’ experience in the decorating trade and a specialist focus on kitchen cabinet spraying. Personally overseen by Martin, with all work completed to his exacting standards by Martin and Ross.

Martin's story

Craftsmen since
2003

Martin Cole
"I take personal responsibility for every project and take real pride in delivering work to a consistently high standard."

I'm Martin, owner of Cole's Decor. I've been working in the decorating trade since 2003 and established Cole's Decor in 2008. In that time I've built my business entirely on word-of-mouth and repeat customers, which tells you everything about how seriously I take quality.

Kitchen spraying became my specialism because it's the most satisfying transformation you can deliver. Customers who were dreading the cost and disruption of a new kitchen see their existing cabinets come back looking better than new, at a fraction of the price. That never gets old.

I personally manage every project from quotation to completion, alongside Ross, with no subcontractors or site managers. We are on site every day from start to finish. We know exactly what we've done, how we've done it, and we stand behind the result.

I use professional cabinet-grade coatings and spray equipment for a durable factory-smooth finish. No brushes, no rollers, no compromises. And we won't leave until we are genuinely happy with how it looks.

2003
In the trade since
2008
Cole's Decor established
20+
Years experience in trade
5.0★
17 Google reviews
Why it matters

What you get with
Martin & Ross

Booking a larger company means a salesperson quotes, a manager books, and someone you've never met turns up to do the work. With us, what you see is what you get.

01
You speak to the people doing the jobNo call centres, no middlemen. Martin and Ross quote, book and carry out every job themselves. He answers his own phone.
02
Consistent quality every timeThere's no variability between different teams or operatives. Our standards are the same on every job, every time.
03
We care about our reputationOur business depends entirely on word of mouth. Every job we do either builds or damages that. So we make sure every job is one we're proud of.
04
Personal accountabilityIf something isn't right, you call Martin and we sort it. No complaints department, no passing the buck. Just a straight conversation and a solution.
Credentials

Properly accredited

These aren't just badges; each accreditation means Martin has been independently assessed and approved by a professional body.

🎓
City & Guilds Level 2Martin holds a City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Painting and Decorating, and trained at the Dulux Academy.
🎨
Dulux Select DecoratorAn invite-only network for decorators who consistently demonstrate high standards of workmanship and professionalism. Not every decorator qualifies, but Martin does.
🔧
uPVC & Kitchen Sprayers AssociationSpecialist industry membership for professional kitchen and surface sprayers. Covers training standards, equipment requirements and professional conduct. View our UKSA listing →
✅
TrustMark RegisteredTrustMark is the Government-endorsed quality scheme for work in and around the home. Licence number 2969038. View our TrustMark profile →
🛡️
£2m Public Liability Insurance£2 million public liability insurance on every job. Your home is protected throughout the work. Certificates available on request.
What clients say

In their own
words

★★★★★

"Cole's Decor are brilliant. They completely transformed my kitchen, and were absolutely painstaking in their efforts to get everything right. They also carried out other internal work, including painting tiles (another transformation of an outdated bathroom!). Work was carried out on the exterior of the house, too. Just to put the icing on the cake they were really nice people to have around. I can't recommend them highly enough."

GB
Greg BurnsVerified Google review
★★★★★

"Such a great experience with Cole’s Decor. Martin and Ross clearly take pride in their work, every detail was thought through and the end result exceeded our expectations. Friendly, reliable, and genuinely skilled. Thank you Martin and Ross!"

DH
Darren HornettVerified Google review
★★★★★

"Martin and his team did an excellent job respraying the kitchen, such a massive different and improvement, would throughly recommend"

PW
Paul WellsVerified Google review
★★★★★

"Had Martin repaint our kitchen that desperately needed some TLC after a few years of abuse while we went away for a few days. Everything was perfect, couldn't have asked for more. He even feed our cat for us 😻"

KD
Klaus DudasVerified Google review

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Where Martin works

Serving three
counties

Based in Biggleswade, Martin covers a wide area across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Not sure if he covers your area? Just get in touch, or see our service area on Google Maps →

Bedfordshire
Biggleswade Bedford Milton Keynes (Bucks) Leighton BuzzardStotfoldSandyPottonFlitwickSheffordHenlowWoburnLangford
Hertfordshire
Hitchin Baldock Harpenden St Albans Royston Letchworth Ware Bishop's Stortford StevenageWelwynHertfordBuntingfordKnebworth
Cambridgeshire
St Neots CambridgeHuntingdonElySt Ives
Quick reference

Cole's Decor at a glance

What we do
Kitchen cabinet spraying, plus painting and decorating, wallpapering, and fitted wardrobe and media unit spraying. Domestic work only.
Based in
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire (SG18).
Areas covered
Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Who does the work
Martin Cole and Ross. No subcontractors.
Established
2008. Martin has over 20 years in the decorating trade.
Kitchen respray price
Most kitchens cost £2,500–£4,000. Fixed written quote after a free survey.
Kitchen respray time
Most kitchens take 1–2 weeks, and stay usable throughout.
Decorating and wallpapering price
A fixed quotation for each job, not a day rate.
Decorating time
A typical bedroom takes around 3–5 days, depending on size and preparation.
Guarantee
Written 2-year guarantee on all work: kitchen resprays, decorating, wallpapering and wardrobe spraying. Resprays are guaranteed against peeling, fading, cracking and discolouration. Previously painted kitchens are usually excluded.
Qualifications
City & Guilds Level 2 in Painting and Decorating. Dulux Academy trained.
Accreditations
Dulux Select Decorator. TrustMark registered (licence 2969038). Member of the uPVC & Kitchen Sprayers Association.
Insurance
£2 million public liability.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 7am–7pm, Saturday 9am–4pm, Sunday closed.
Reply time
Within 24 hours, Monday to Saturday.
Google rating
5.0 from 17 Google reviews.
Contact
Call, text or WhatsApp 07935 535070, or email hello@colesdecor.co.uk.
Free no-obligation quote

Ready to work
with us?

Get in touch for a free, no-obligation survey. We will visit your home, look at your cabinets and give you a clear honest quote, with no pressure or hidden costs.

Get a Free QuoteOr call 07935 535070
Phone
07935 535070
Email
hello@colesdecor.co.uk
Based in
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
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