BEAWORTHY-BASED Chris Vincent and Bee Draper, of The Painting Ladies, have been selected as the South-West's Most Trusted Decorators by Dulux Trade, paint manufacturer.

The team at Dulux Trade asked homeowners across the UK to nominate local painters and decorators who "always go the extra mile to earn their trust". With over 700 nominations nationwide, South West residents have selected Chris and Bee as the region's top decorators, with residents praising them for their hard work, high standards and tidiness.

Michelle Williams, one of several homeowners who nominated Chris and Bee, said: "I have used the painting ladies several times and always find them to be reliable and efficient. They turn up when they say they will and work really hard to get the job finished, but always leave the house clean and tidy at the end of the day. We will be using them again and recommending them in the future."

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