14 | Aycliffe Today Business
AYCLIFFE
DECORATORS
MEAN BUSINESS
By Rachel Wright
Quality, expertise and customer focus are the
main forces that have brought about a new
and thriving business which is ready to build
upon years of skill and knowledge.
Director Chris Leach is the influence
behind Q-Dec Quality Painting, Decorating
and Maintenance, which operates from
Middridge, Newton Aycliffe.
Chris and his team have more than 70 years’
experience between them in the industry,
and when it comes to a quality service they
really are the team to turn to.
Chris said: “For me it’s all about quality and
having the personal touch with customers so
we can understand exactly what they need,
allowing us to deliver a quality job.
“In my previous job it was more about profit
than the customer needs and I really want
to bring the focus on the customer back,
client satisfaction is my main motivator in
delivering a quality job and this became my
real motivation for starting this business.
”
Chris’s reputation for quality has already
earned him some impressive contracts
Chris Leach and Paul Smith with the colourful Q-Dec van in Newton Aycliffe
and customers in the region, including
St Chad’s College of Durham University,
Bowes Museum, Bishop Auckland Hospital,
Robinsons Estate Agents, Cummins Engines
UK and Lingfield Point in Darlington.
Chris said: “It’s all in the planning and it is
so important to us to take the time to talk
with our customers and listen to them and to
identify what their exact needs are.
“We also work with several paint
manufacturers to come up with the right
product for the job. Depending on the
surface and specification needed we will find
a solution for the customer and this often
helps to manage their maintenance costs.
“Being based in Newton Aycliffe I am keen
to work with businesses on the park, and
support them within their budgets.
”
Colleague Paul added: “With our combined
years of knowledge we are also able to
pick our work force and get the best team
possible, all our decorators are time-served
and hand picked by us. We are confident of
delivering quality every time.
”
For further information on a quality and
cost effective service please call Chris at
Q-Dec on 01325 313588 or 07976 472675,
or email [email protected]
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