A local team that takes pride in the details
Paintivo started in 2014 with one van, one decorator and a simple promise: do the job properly, keep the house tidy and be honest about price. 2,400+ projects later, that promise hasn’t changed.
— James Carter, founder
Built on referrals, one home at a time
Most of our work still comes from neighbours recommending us. We think that says more than any advert.
One van, one decorator
James starts Paintivo in West Didsbury after 12 years in the trade.
The team grows
Mike and Sarah join; we take on our first commercial contracts.
Specialist services
Workshop opened for kitchen spraying; wallpaper and panelling team formed.
2,400+ projects
12 directly employed decorators covering all of Greater Manchester.
Four promises on every job
We turn up
On the day and time we agree. Every time.
We’re honest
Fixed written prices and straight advice — even if it means less work for us.
We prepare properly
No shortcuts. Preparation is 70% of a great finish.
We respect your home
Protected, tidy and calm — you’ll barely know we’re there.
The people in your home
All directly employed, DBS-checked, uniformed and trained to the Paintivo standard.
James Carter
Founder & Director
Sarah Whitfield
Project Manager
Mike Doyle
Master Decorator · 30 yrs
Ellie Brooks
Wallpaper Specialist
Aman Patel
Decorator
Qualified, insured and accountable
- £5m public liability & employer’s liability insurance
- 2-year written workmanship guarantee
- City & Guilds / NVQ qualified decorators
- CSCS-carded for commercial sites
- DBS-checked team
- Registered company No. 14829307
Inside our workshop
Spray booth
Dust-free spraying for kitchens and doors.
Colour library
3,000+ physical swatches from every major brand.
Training bay
Where apprentices learn the Paintivo standard.
Giving back to Manchester
Every year we repaint a community space for free. In 2026 it was the Moss Side community centre hall — 4 decorators, 6 volunteers, 2 days.
Better for your home and the planet
- Low-VOC, water-based paints as standard
- Leftover paint donated to Community RePaint
- Brush water filtered — never poured down drains
- Reusable cotton dust sheets, not plastic
Let’s talk about your project
Book a free, no-obligation survey with our team.