Testimonials

Please read below some of the testimonials provided by our previous and current clients:

Residential Property in Edinburgh

I utilised the incredible services of Nicolson’s lately, not for the first time and definitely won't be the last. They took 2 dowdy and badly in need of tlc rooms and 100% completely transformed them. One was a bedroom that had been getting water ingress. I did not know just quite how much until the paper was stripped back to reveal that this was a bigger job than I thought but now everything has been finished to an unbelievably high standard the room is so beautiful and peaceful. I was also massively impressed by the amount of apprenticeship people watching and getting instructions in this highly skilled job.  When you see some of the work this company undertakes in some of the big old bank buildings and hotels you really do see why they are actually completely the best company around for any decorating job. Thank you so much again!

Residential Property in Haddington

George Nicolson are a well established family firm who combine excellent standards with a genuine commitment to pleasing their customers. They have transformed our tired Farmhouse, inside and out. The attention to detail, finish and customer care have been superb.  To add value they can also recommend exactly the sort of specialist joiners and builders needed to take care of preparatory repairs. Highly recommended!

Residential Property in Edinburgh

The whole process went very smoothly from the initial assessment by Murray right the way through to agreeing suitable dates, easy and very simple liaison - the service was flawless, the delivery was on time and on budget and excellent too. Very happy, thank you.

Residential Property in Balerno

Delighted with the new paint colour. Thank you Ben for your efficiency, skill and tidiness. Saving for the next room!

Residential Property in Edinburgh

I was very impressed with the tradesman and apprentice that worked in my house. Over the two weeks they were professional, tidy, polite and kept me updated throughout. My hall and living room look fantastic. I will highly recommend George Nicolson (Decorators) Ltd to my friends and family.

Residential Property in Edinburgh

Many thanks for the lovely painting job. Everything is looking so beautiful, fresh and new. I've recommended you to a few of my friends!

The Oldest Bar in Perth

Thank you, the outside of the pub looks absolutely amazing! All the tradesmen have been brilliant, friendly and courteous. 

Residential Property in Edinburgh

Very efficient. They accommodated access arrangements, differing amounts of work per property and mid contract changes without any difficulty or fuss. Kept vehicles on site to a minimum. The staff were quiet, friendly and a pleasure to have around.

Residential Property in Edinburgh

I wanted to convey my thanks for making my home look beautiful. In particular, I want to say thank you to Scot B and Keiran N for their professionalism, skill and attention to detail. I’ll be sure to pass on your name to any of my clients. It’s good to know such a reliable and professional business to draw upon.

Residential Property in Edinburgh

This has been a particularly pleasing endeavour as all contacts, responses and works have been conducted with professionalism and efficiency throughout.

Residential Property in Edinburgh

We are delighted with the result and the quiet skill and efficiency of your personnel.

Leading Scottish Solicitors Office

Please thank all of your staff who attended for us, as always every one of them were a complete delight to have in the building and we are so happy with the end result that has brightened up the office floors considerably.

Scottish Parliament Building

Pass on my thanks to the entire team, especially to Gary & James, for the thoroughly professional job they have done for us.

A Church of Scotland in the North West of Edinburgh

The challenging gold semi-domes in the chancel and North Aisle are fantastic!  Elliot, along with the painting squad, were excellent to work with and did a very good job.

Residential Property in Edinburgh

It's been an absolute pleasure working with George Nicolson Decorators. The company was responsive to changing needs (both government restrictions for Covid and our own - availability and scope). They were professional throughout and gave me something I know not to assume: absolute confidence that they will do what they say and dependability at all times.  The work was delivered to a high standard.  I wouldn't hesitate to use GND again and highly recommend their work for domestic projects.

Residential Property in Edinburgh

I would like to commend, very warmly indeed, the painter who did this job. As well as keeping me up-to-date with the progress of my project, he could not have been more helpful, polite, considerate, communicative or tidy.

Picturesque Little Inn

Thanks to all your team. I am extremely happy with the outcome and enjoyed working with Michael and everyone one of the boys that were on the job. Many thanks.

 Joint Managing Director

The responsibility and ultimately the satisfaction gained from Mr Grant's apprentice project was important in allowing our apprentices to further develop their trade and non-trade skills.

Residential Property in Edinburgh

As well as being impressed with the works undertaken by your apprentices, Kristofer M and Chloe T, they kept me well informed as the job progressed and were very nice to deal with. They did very well so I simply wanted to say I’m absolutely delighted with the decorating of my flat.

A Parish Church of Scotland In The Centre Of Edinburgh

Our church decided just a few weeks before we had two weddings, that the main large Church Hall should be redecorated. We took Nicolsons up on their earlier estimate and with a very tight deadline instructed the work. Fortunately, we could accommodate their starting a day earlier than hoped and they completed two and a half days sooner than anticipated. The quality of the work was excellent, their painters were industrious and also very personable. The contract went as the best painting jobs should and was very well run. We are already going to use them again for a quick paint of the church kitchen before it is used for catering for the Edinburgh Night Shelter for the rough sleepers run by Bethany Christian Trust.

Making Heritage Live

The paint finishes at Cupar Burgh Chambers, inside and out, have been a key part of the transformation of this landmark building. Externally, Nicolson's work to create striking trompe l'oeil window effects perfectly compliments the newly revealed stone. Internally, the carefully painted walls, panelling and cornices have helped us to create an authentic interior that all our holiday apartment guests enjoy and comment on.

Provider of World-Leading Scanner Products

Thank you for the excellent job you did of the meeting room and whiteboard.

Residential Client
The guys from Nicolson’s do a first class job, tradesmen you can trust to look after your property. Will have them back again for other work.

A Company Well Connected

No matter the size of the project, you can always rely on George Nicolson to provide an excellent service. Having used them for many years, I would recommend them to anyone looking to source a professional painting and decorating contractor.

One Of The Worlds Oldest Art Galleries

We are very pleased with the job George Nicolson carried out in the gallery. Their team was extremely professional and helpful. The space looks fantastic.

Traditional Ale House and Restaurant

Many thanks for the job. Unusually minimal contact from me, which is a good thing. But the guys on site were pleasant to speak to and seemingly diligent and with a very positive attitude, which is always refreshing. Things ran very smoothly. Very pleased with the result. The aim was always for a clean and fresh look ready for the season ahead and we definitely achieved that'.

Provider Of Excellent Palliative Care

George Nicolson carried out our interior design work in the hospice and we were very pleased with their attention to detail and flexibility as they carried this project out in a working building. They provide a great customer service from all members of their team and have always completed on time.

Executive Residential Property, St Andrews

It's been a pleasure showing the great work done by your team.

Executive Residential Property, St Andrews

... are thrilled with the job your company did for us!  We would both be happy to serve as references for your company.

Leading Scottish Solicitors Offices

... just have to say that the job done here over the weekend was nothing short of perfection as usual, it's looking really good.

Specialist Interior Designers

Nicolson Decorators are a pleasure to work with, a dedicated team of knowledgable trades people with years of experience in the commercial and domestic industry. Detail is key with Nicolsons, they solve any issues on site with minimal disruption to program dates or impact on costs, always achieving the end result you would expect in a Macdonald Hotel project. The team achieve high quality end results, the key reason we specify to and work with them.

Prestigious Company Offices

George Nicolson have been providing a Decorating Service for The Glenmorangie Company for many years. The reason is simple, they provide a first class Decorating Service which is consistently reliable and trustworthy Their professional Customer Service has a very personal approach, however large or small the Project.

Leading Independent School In Scotland

Fettes College have used George Nicolson Decorators over a number of years and have always found them to be an extremely professional and conscientious contractor with hard working and diligent employees. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Family Run Pub In The Heart Of Perth

I can't speak highly enough of the team Nicolson’s had working in the pub. They have all done a great job and I really appreciate all the help and support they have given me. Thank you all.

Delightful Hotel, Dunfermline

Competitive, helpful, flexible, timely & first class workmanship!  We've been a customer of Nicolsons for many years now and the answer is simple. Being a 4 star family run hotel we need a decorating firm who is able to consistently deliver 110%. The prices provided are competitive, the service helpful and flexible. Nicolsons understand our business needs and are able to work around bookings. Jobs have been completed on time and the standard of work has always been first class. I don't need to go anywhere else!

Intimate Townhouse Style Inn

Thank you for all works carried out by your company and team at The Townhouse. It has been great dealing with such professional people and tradesmen throughout. To my knowledge there was no major issues and certainly nothing that could not be overcome.

Scotland's Oldest Working Brewery

Belhaven are pleased to work with George Nicolsons. All projects are planned to ensure they meet programme and achieve the high levels of workmanship we expect with minimal disruption on site. I would be more than happy to recommend this supplier to anyone who requires a reference.

World Class Investment Company, Edinburgh

They have been a preferred decorating provider of Standard Life for over 30 years. Their professionalism and attention to detail gives our building portfolio that fresh and desirable workplace look. Their ability to deliver large projects as well as the smallest repaint or simple touch-up solutions with zero business disruption allow us to keep our maintenance challenge whilst still supplying cost effective redecoration throughout our buildings.

Technology & Business Park, Midlothian

We have used the expertise of George Nicolson (Decorators) Ltd for a number of years and the standard of workmanship has always been exceptional.

International Members Club

George Nicolson have been preferred partner for The Scotch Malt Whisky Society for all our decoration work for over 10 years now. Our venues are traditional buildings and need extra care and an eye for detail. Nicolson have always understood this and their standards have never failed. The team is very efficient, professional and offer great flexibility to suit our Hospitality environment. I can recommend them highly.

Managing Their Development At Morningside

We contacted Henderson & Paterson to do the outside paintwork on our project. The work included painting window frames, fascias, soffits, benches and railings and we are very pleased with the result. H&P were very helpful and prompt answering our queries with very helpful advice.

Haven Of Adventure Play & Fun For Disabled Children & Families

On behalf of the children, families and staff at The Yard, thank you so much for your involvement in DIY SOS. You have helped create something very special. We are so grateful to everyone for giving up their time & skills