GM DECORATING LTD
PREMIER DECORATING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE IN ESSEX
About Us
Committed to Quality Since 1983
Established in 1983, GM Decorating Ltd has been going from strength to strength.
From its origins, carrying out painting and decorating, GM Decorating Ltd has expanded to larger projects and refurbishments – kitchens and bathrooms as well as commercial set-ups and work for the Local Authorities.
Hard work, dedication and commitment – GM Decorating Ltd provide a professional service to our clients from start to finish. Over the years our company has established long term relationships with a number of our clients leading to repeat business and recommendation to others. We pride ourselves as a Company who ‘Can Do’ and take our pro-active approach into any area of work.
Our achievements, accreditations and continuous growth would not be possible without our team of office-based and site staff; their hard work and professional approach provide the backbone to our ever expanding company.
EXPERIENCE
QUALITY
HEALTH & SAFETY
Our Team
Who we are
LIAM SWEENEY
Managing Director
ABOUT LIAM SWEENEY
After leaving the armed forces where he gained good leadership and management skills, Liam started a training scheme in painting and decorating. He progressed through different companies giving him hands on experience on various sites throughout the UK and abroad. Rising from tradesman to contract manager, Liam joined GM Decorating in 1990 and assisted in running the company. In 2004 he became the outright owner of GM Decorating after completing an NVQ Level 4 and he brought new vision to the company. He has increased its annual turnover from £250,000 to £2 million with scope for further improvement. Throughout this period, Liam has collected the following staffing team that you find on this page.
DANIEL GRAY
Sr Quantity Surveyor
ABOUT DANIEL GRAY
Daniel joined our company in 2011 as a Senior Quantity Surveyor giving the company the benefit of over 25 years in the industry. Daniel started as an Apprentice Bricklayer working for a variety of construction companies and gaining a NVQ Level 2 in Brickwork and a lot of hands-on experience. His skills were quickly recognised and Daniel soon progressed through the roles of Site Foreman, Assistant Contract Surveyor and Commercial Manager whilst gaining qualifications in City & Guild in construction Craft Supplementary Studies, Higher National Certificate in Building Studies and CSCS Management Level. Daniel carries out our construction surveys and prices our contracts for us, he works closely with our MD, contractors and site management teams to ensure all works meet our high standards.
JO HENNESSY
Office Assistant
KATE PARKER
Accounts
Service, standards, value, reputation
Why choose us
GM Decorating prides itself on its strong, united management and its skilled and loyal employees. We recognise the importance of ensuring the needs of all staff are understood and met. The internals of the company are as important to us as the externals. We operate an extremely effective and efficient organisation and our staff provides the strong foundation for our continued growth – GM Decorating has a number of long-serving employees who are at the root of its success.
GM Decorating is not just about profit, it’s about service, standards, reputation and value. We really care about values and constantly strive to achieve the best possible standards we can.
High Standards
We really care about values and constantly strive to achieve the best possible standards we can.

Local Support & Resources
GM Decorating has a strong investment in the community, employing locally where possible and gaining involvement in worthwhile community projects such as the sun shelters on the seafront and working alongside other contractors to help keep local schools looking fresh and bright.

Environmental Awareness
We are committed to implementing and maintaining our Environmental and Sustainability Policies.
- Anti-Bribery Policy 2021-22
- Anti-Slavery Policy 2021-22
- Asbestos Policy 2021-22
- Business Continuity Plan 2021-22
- Complaints Policy 2021-22
- Data Protection policy 2021-22
- Drugs and Alcohol Policy 2021-22
- Environmental Policy 2021-22
- Equal Opportunities Policy 2021-22
- Health & Safety Policy 2021-22
- Quality Policy 2021-22
- Sustainability Policy 2021-22
- Training Policy 2021-22
- Waste Carrier Certificate 2021-22
- Working at Height Policy 2021-22
Our tradesmen are always required to meet our high standards. To ensure these are met, all operatives are assessed against GM Decorating’s detailed criteria. We ensure they have sufficient experience as well as full compliance with our health and safety policy.
To meet this, the operatives must have passed the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Health & Safety examination and hold the full Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) card for their specified trade and grade.
On commencement of each project, our highly skilled and qualified team is selected for the client to ensure that a first class service will always be given. Where necessary GM Decorating will aid and guide tradesmen through their NVQ Assessment in order to further their skills and qualifications.
All our work is guaranteed and fully insured to offer peace of mind to all our clients.
- Reference from LASSERTON LTD (Construction)
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