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Great service and very knowledgeable so gave us lots of help deciding the best course of action for our property’s needs.
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Several years into our (mostly DIY) heritage renovation project, we found ourselves in need of some professional advice with regards to water ingress and got in touch with Jonathan. From the outset he was incredibly responsive and helpful, and managed to squeeze a property visit into his busy schedule. During the visit, he was able to offer his experienced opinion on works done to date, and suggest next steps (including diagrams, products and suppliers). What was most appreciated was his sympathetic approach, and on top of the advice, he was also able to give us some much needed encouragement. Jonathan's advice and approach has set us up to feel much more confident to move on to the next stages of our project. We would definitely recommend getting in touch!
Reply from Jurraf
2026.07.14
Many thanks Charlotte
You have done a great job to date
You have done a great job to date
In short, I couldn’t recommend Jonathan highly enough!
He came highly recommended by a family member and has completely exceeded every expectation. After buying our first period home, we had absolutely no idea where to start with the restoration, but Jonathan guided us every step of the way.
His knowledge of traditional properties is second to none, and it’s clear he genuinely cares about preserving the character of older homes while restoring them properly. Over the course of the project, he repainted all of our sash windows, carried out extensive rot repairs, replaced windowsills, restored heavily painted stone sills back to their former glory (and then some), repointed an entire wall using lime mortar, restored our electric wooden gates, built new gates, repaired locks and radiator covers, and even replaced a dangerously loose cast iron drainpipe with a fantastic lookalike that blends in perfectly.
The quality of his workmanship is outstanding, and the care and attention he puts into every job is evident in the finished result. He’s also incredibly trustworthy, reliable and a genuine pleasure to have around. Our young son will genuinely miss saying good morning to him each day!
I’ve honestly lost track of the number of hours Jonathan has dedicated to our home, but the results speak for themselves. We are absolutely delighted with everything he’s done and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for someone with the skill, knowledge and passion to restore and care for an older property.
Thank you, Jonathan—we’re so grateful for all your hard work.
Reply from Jurraf
2026.07.06
Brett, many thanks for your kind words. Let's consider that exterior Minton next year
Work started promptly each morning at 8.30 solidly working until home time. Conscientious and hard working. Recommend highly.
Reply from Jurraf
2026.05.14
Many thanks Pat
Jonathan is a real find! Having recently purchased a period property, I spent weeks trying to find the right tradesmen to install a new flooring whilst fixing years and years of damp and timber problems in the subfloor. I had numerous flooring guys round who were only interested in laying new flooring on the existing frames, that was until I found Jonathan who from his first visit was already identifying the source of the moisture problems and providing solutions.
After just a few weeks work, Jonathan has removed the existing timber subfloor, solved numerous leaks/water ingress at root cause, installed a brand new subfloor and porcelain tiling all on top of damp proofing solutions. Not only this, but Jonathan went above and beyond to build me a bespoke fitted unit in my lounge, lay a bespoke Minton tile hearth, fill damage to the walls, fit new skirting and give a fresh coat of paint throughout. I honestly cannot believe how fast Jonathan works and how attentive to detail his approach is. It’s been a real breath of fresh air finding Jonathan and I now cannot wait to move into a property I was previously starting to have nightmares about.
Thank you so much Jonathan, can’t wait to have you back to complete some additional jobs for me. If anyone’s reading this and is in a similar position, do not hesitate to use his services!
I would recommend Jonathan for a carefully considered job on a period property. Jonathan recently repainted our sash windows, making repairs as he went and taking time to explain options. He made things as easy as possible - also sourcing a new glass unit for a cracked window. When Jonathan first visited, we took the opportunity to ask his advice on some damp on an external wall. He’s put time and effort into identifying the source of the issue, taking the first steps to making improvements to improve air flow in the cellar, and researching drainage experts to complete the next stage. Thanks!
Reply from Jurraf
2025.07.03
Many thanks Lucy,may I also include repointing in Lime
It's only right that I put fingers to keyboard to write a review for the incredible recent renovation Jonathan has undertaken on our property. I can not speak highly enough of him and his work. If you're skim reading these reviews and aren't going to read the detail I'll say this. Do not hesitate to go with Jonathan. His unbelievable knowledge coupled with his craftmanship, work ethic and genuine care and openness makes him an absolute no brainer for anyone seeking work on their property aligned with his many capabilities.
We'd faced an uphill task trying to find sometime to renovate the gable end on our Edwardian property. We required someone with a multi-faceted skill set as we wanted to keep the original features however the gable end required render and timber repair, rework and replacement. In addition this and a series of period window surrounds and sills required painting. We were often faced with the choice of "I can paint it as is" or "It needs ripping down and replacing with modern plastic." Not Jonathan though, he came round and spent time explaining what is would have been like originally and what he'd propose, all of which included keeping original features and giving it a new lease of life. From there he quoted, flexed with us on dates, sorted scaffolding and turned up when promised. He worked incredibly hard, barely pausing and the level of craftmanship was awe inspiring. As with any period property he faced unknowns and challenges along the way but was never phased and never failed to explain and work to overcome them. The end result after a weeks real hard graft is absolutely sensational and has totally transformed the exterior of our property. All was completed on time and on quote/budget despite those unknowns I discussed.
If the work itself wasn't enough Jonathan himself was a pleasure to work with. His depth of knowledge is truly vast and he always took time to answer queries and explain if I wanted something explaining. A person of true pure craft and a lovely person to boot. Trusting someone you don't know to work on your home is one of the biggest leaps any home owner can take. I writing this review because other homeowners should not hesitate to take that leap with Jonathan.
Jonathan Monk was a real find. He repaired my rotten windows with hard wood and painted the windows, front door, porch and iron gates beautifully. He spent time helping me choose paint colours and recommended the best paint for the job. He is a true master craftsman, with many skills in period property renovation and painting.
I would be happy to commission Jonathan again and his work led to several other jobs on the street.
Reply from Jurraf
2025.05.14
See you Monday
I have been putting off getting my house decorated for a couple of years now. I wanted to inject some colour into my house, but felt it a bit overwhelming for me to try to think about what colours would work. I started with one room, but very quickly realised that I would be extremely happy to have Jonathan complete work across my entire house. Jonathan is so much more than a decorator. He is willing to spend time talking about colour preferences, and spending time getting the colours right for the room and for the customer. He’s hugely knowledgeable, very tidy, and his work is exceptionally neat. I am so glad I found Jonathan, I would definitely recommend him. If you are looking for a tradesperson who is professional, very knowledgeable, tidy and extremely neat, I would highly recommend Jonathan.
"Jonathon is an exceptionally studious and knowledgeable worker, especially when it comes to period properties. He sanded and stained my wooden staircase, cleaned and sealed my Minton tiles, and completed everything to an incredibly high standard. Throughout the process, he was reliable and always willing to help. Having been through a full house renovation, I know how challenging it can be to find a trustworthy tradesman, and Jonathon is a rare find. We’ve already decided to hire him for more work next year!"
Reply from Jurraf
2024.09.06
See you next year Arslan
Jonathan has recently completed the renovation of a Victorian tiled porch for us. He has done various works for us over recent years: internal and external painting with sash window renovation and masonry repairs, restoration of a Victorian tiled garden path, installation of a new Minton tiled hallway and carpentry repairs to mention but a few. He has always been a reliable and conscientious craftsman with a good understanding of the needs of older properties and good attention to detail. He is a great communicator and will discuss any issues along the way and come up with problem solving ideas. He gives a 5 star service and I can wholeheartedly recommend him.
Reply from Jurraf
2024.08.22
Thank you Amanda. That means a great deal. I appreciate reviews
arent your thing. See you next year
arent your thing. See you next year
I can highly recommend Jonathan. He worked on my Victorian era flat and he transformed it --- he did all the decorating, tiled hearths and floors, restored original floorboards to their former glory, installed stone steps, the list goes on! He really did go above and beyond, and it shows in the final product. Thanks Jonathan. Looking forward to working with you again on the next project.
March 25th 2024, edit to add --- Jonathan came to work again for me during the first quarter of this year. Really love what this guy can do! Some other tradespeople had come to quote for sorting out some issues in my basement, but they never followed through. Jonathan, on the other hand, couldn't have been more helpful. He ended up fitting a new staircase into my cellar, taking care of things like damp proofing, which I'm sure a lot of other people wouldn't have even thought about. The cellar now has a trapdoor guarding the entranceway, courtesy of Jurraf Paint! And it didn't cost a ridiculous amount of money either, unlike some of the other quotes I had received ...
Next problem he solved was sorting out how to get a floor fitted in my dining room with a particularly awkward sub-floor. Previous owners of my flat had installed a bitumen sub-floor. Not the nicest material to work with. But, Jonathan knew exactly what to do. The end result is a lovely parquet herringbone layout.
I really can thoroughly recommend this guy. Yes, he is a specialist in period property painting and decorating, but really he can do so much more: he is multi-skilled in things like joinery, laying tiles, cutting stone, laying flooring. He has ideas on what colours will work in what rooms, what furniture will complement the colour schemes, etc. Plus, he knows a lot about maintenance, which is obviously an essential factor in owning a period property.
I look forward to working with him again!
Reply from Jurraf
2023.12.09
See you Monday
I contacted Jonathan about issues I was having with the house and possibly getting the exterior walls sealed to minimise the impact of water penetration from the brickwork.
From the off Jonathan was clear that due to his existing commitments, he would not be able to do the works for some time, which I appreciated as it would not be a waste of anyone's time. But what I found was excellent from him was he was willing to offer advice on what could be the causes and remedial measures I could take to deal with the problem. He was able to identify one of the causes by simply looking at pictures of the house without even attending. This was great, as it was the same symptoms that someone else identified upon attendance. He offered genuine advice and how to go about it. He also offered to come and check in person as and when he had the possibility, and speak in person when he could. A
I have found him to be a genuinely top tradesman, who knows his stuff, and found that he wants to help where he can. I have found the advise valuable in me going forward to get the works done, which may even not require me to get the exterior works I initially thought I would need. If I ever need a service that he offers, I have no hesitation in contacting Jonathan about doing the works. There is a reason he gives long time frames for taking on a job, it's because he is a top professional and in demand. Keep doing the good work, you are a life saver. Mo
Reply from Jurraf
2024.02.05
Thanks Mo. I look forward to looking at the house together.
I can’t comment on workmanship (as we didn’t get that far), however my experience with Jarraf paint was appalling. I contacted Simon about restoration of our Minton tile hallway, and initially the response was positive, he gave what seems to be helpful advice, and confirmed he’s be able to come take a look but managed our expectations that he was busy with other projects in the immediate future; all ok with us, not a time sensitive job. However, over the following weeks he became non committal about certain aspects, changing dates, and not being particularly straightforward. Eventually, we had a date where he was supposed to come to do a site inspection; the day before I checked in to make sure all was ok for this and didn’t get a response. As I’d taken the day off work to facilitate the meeting, I had to just go with it; followed up in the morning with another messaged, begging for confirmation and also asking for clarity as it seemed like he wasn’t interested in the work and if that was the case please could he just say so. eventually got a response saying he wasn’t coming and that, no he didn’t really as he ‘couldn’t find the motivation for a few days work’ and that his ‘time is extremely limited’. All totally understandable, but something that could have been said from the off before I wasted my time and annual leave on this company. If you aren’t able to offer him weeks of work, or are a residential customer (as opposed to a bigger business) I absolutely wouldn’t waste your time; just not interested, counter to what their (very good!) website might lead you to believe. No respect for other people’s time, and in my opinion a total lack of professionalism. I found the way my time was water to be rude and hurtful.
Reply from Jurraf
2025.05.14
Business not called Jarraf.Owner not called Simon. Unfortunately 'Karen' reduced my 5 star Business to 4.8.
Never met her or carried out any work. The circumstances 'Karen' describes are misleading and inaccurate. I take massive umbridge with this review and the aggression to post 1 star reviews on platforms not used by https://jurraf.uk
Never met her or carried out any work. The circumstances 'Karen' describes are misleading and inaccurate. I take massive umbridge with this review and the aggression to post 1 star reviews on platforms not used by https://jurraf.uk
Tremendous. Above and beyond at every stage. We live in a victorian house, which he has brought back to life. Not only restored and painted all the external woodwork but found and fixed all the route causes along the way too including guttering and drainpipes. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a high quality and sympathetic restoration.
Reply from Jurraf
2023.07.27
Thanks Pete,see you soon
We can wholeheartedly recommend Jonathan. His insight into period buildings and ability to find solutions to the problems they pose and the materials needed is outstanding. His range of skills is very wide. He works increadibly hard and the quality is well above previous decorators we have had. He found and fitted this beautiful 1930s door which has transfomed our dark hallway. We hope to have hom work on future projects.
Reply from Jurraf
2023.05.20
Many thanks. See you soon Guiraude
Recommend Jonathan - knowledgeable, quick and very hard working. Very professional result. Thank you
Jonathan has just completed decorating our lounge and hallway, stairs and landing. The work was completed quickly and to an exceptionally high standard.
Jonathan carried out the work over a week when we were away and left the house so clean and tidy it's like he was never here.
Jonathan met with us a couple of times prior to decorating to help us decide on the colours and finishes that would best suit the space and his advice was spot on, the finished work looks better than we imagined. He has patched up the small marks and chips in the woodwork prior to painting and everything looks like new.
I definitely recommend Jurraf painting services for interior decorating.
Reply from Jurraf
2023.01.28
Many thanks
Jonathan did an amazing job decorating an old, large high ceiling room, as well as French polishing internal doors and shutters, and tackling the floor, fixing it, taking old varnish off, sanding and protecting. The room looks amazing and I will be having Jonathon back for future works.
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