Our Story
Fifteen years of work we're proud of.
We didn't set out to build a big company, we set out to do great work — and let that speak for itself. Fifteen years later, that's still exactly what we do.
Where it Started
Handley & Co. started in 2009 when founder James Handley picked up his first brush and decided there had to be a better way to do this. Not bigger crews, not cut corners, not a race to the bottom on price.
Just honest work, done properly, by people who actually care.
What started as a one-man operation quickly grew through word of mouth — because when you do a job well, people talk.
"We treat every home like it's our own — no shortcuts, no excuses, just work we're proud to put our name to."
The Handley way.
We've never used subcontractors. Every job is handled by our own team — people we've trained, people we trust, people who take the same pride in the work that we do.
We turn up on time, we keep things tidy, we communicate clearly, and we don't leave until the job is right. It sounds simple because it is — we just never compromise on it.
How we work
What we stand for
Three things we never compromise on.
Quality
Every surface prepared properly. Every edge cut in cleanly. Every job finished the way we'd want our own home finished.
Honesty
Straight quotes, no hidden costs, no surprises. If something changes, we'll tell you before we do it.
Respect
Your home is your space. We keep it clean, keep the disruption minimal and leave it better than we found it.
The Team
Stephanie Handley
Decorator & Office Manager
On the tools by day, running the show behind the scenes by evening. Eight years in, Steph is the backbone of the business — meticulous on site and brilliant with customers.
James Handley
Founder & Lead Decorator
Started the business in 2009 with a van and a set of standards he's never lowered. Still on the tools every day.
Tom Handley
Decorator
Joined the family business six years ago. Same eye for detail, same refusal to cut corners.