One decorator. Every job, start to finish.
Daking Decorators is Akin — David Akinpelu Akinwunmi, a sole trader painter and decorator working across London, Kent (all boroughs). No franchise, no call centre, no subcontractors you've never met. Whoever quotes your job is the person holding the brush.
A sole trader, not a company
Per Checkatrade's own company information, Daking Decorators is run byMr David Akinpelu Akinwunmi as a sole trader. There's no office, no fleet of vans, no sales team — just Akin, and on bigger jobs, the two people you'll meet below.
Work covers London, Kent (all boroughs) — interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, wood and window stripping, paint spraying, anti-vandal coatings, and commercial and landlord/end-of-tenancy jobs.
Verified by Checkatrade, not self-reported
Before a tradesperson is listed on Checkatrade, they go through a12-point vetting check — identity, qualifications, insurance, and references are all confirmed independently, rather than taken on trust. Fully insured for public liability. Certificates are available on request.
The rating shown on this site — 10/10 on Checkatrade — is pulled directly from Checkatrade's platform, not curated or filtered by us. You can check it yourself.
View the Checkatrade profile →The finish depends on the ten minutes nobody sees
Filling, sanding, caulking, masking — most of the time on a job goes here, not on the paint itself. It's the part reviewers keep mentioning without being asked.
“He goes above & beyond; rather than masking flaws, he meticulously sanded surfaces & repaired blown plaster. The final paint finish is excellent & absolutely flawless.”
Checkatrade review · TW1
“He also goes the extra effort to make sure surfaces are well prepared (something I would never bother myself) but it actually makes all the difference to the finish.”
Checkatrade review · SE21
“David was very clear and communicative in advance, and the work speaks for itself.”
Checkatrade review · DA16
Who turns up on site
Small on purpose. Marcus and Theo work alongside Akin on larger jobs.
David 'Akin' Akinpelu Akinwunmi
Marcus
Theo
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Tell us about the job and we'll come and take a look — usually the same week.