R Drummond & Son Are Proud Members of TradeKind — Sussex’s Local Trades Directory
- R Drummond And Son
- Nov 20, 2025
- 6 min read
At R Drummond & Son, we have always believed that good decorating is built on trust.
Trust that the job will be properly prepared. Trust that the finish will last. Trust that the people working in your home are reliable, tidy, experienced, and serious about doing the work properly.
That is why we are proud to announce that R Drummond & Son now has an official profile on TradeKind, the Sussex-only trades directory built to help homeowners find trusted local tradespeople across East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove.
You can now view our TradeKind profile here:
Why We Joined TradeKind
There are plenty of big national trade websites online. Some are useful, but many feel too broad, too impersonal, or too focused on collecting leads rather than helping people find genuinely local trades.
TradeKind is different.
It is built specifically around Sussex trades and Sussex homeowners. That matters to us because we are a local decorating business, not a faceless national contractor. We work across Lancing, Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex, and surrounding towns, and we know how important local reputation is.
When someone searches for a painter and decorator in Lancing, a decorator in Worthing, interior painting in Sussex, exterior painting in West Sussex, wallpaper hanging in Brighton & Hove, or trusted local trades near them, they should be able to find proper local businesses with clear information, real service areas, and a straightforward way to request work.
That is exactly what TradeKind is trying to build.
A Better Way to Find Local Painters and Decorators in Sussex
Choosing a painter and decorator is not just about finding the cheapest quote.
A proper decorating job involves preparation, product knowledge, surface repair, clean cutting-in, careful protection of furniture and flooring, and knowing how different homes need to be treated.
A coastal property in Worthing or Shoreham-by-Sea may need different exterior preparation from a newer home inland. A period property in Brighton & Hove may need more careful work around older woodwork, plaster, and existing finishes. A rental flat may need a fast, clean turnaround. A family home may need durable, washable finishes that can stand up to everyday life.
That is why a local Sussex-focused platform makes sense.
TradeKind gives homeowners another way to discover local trades who actually cover their area, rather than scrolling through endless national listings that may or may not be relevant.
For us, it gives R Drummond & Son another trusted place online where customers can learn who we are, what we do, where we work, and how to request our decorating services.
About R Drummond & Son
R Drummond & Son is a family-run, third-generation painting and decorating business proudly serving Sussex since 1983.
We provide professional painting and decorating services across East Sussex and West Sussex, including:
Interior painting
Exterior painting
Wallpaper hanging
Feature walls
Spray finishes
Traditional brush and roller finishes
Dustless sanding
Woodwork and trim painting
Plaster repair preparation
Residential decorating
Landlord and rental property decorating
Commercial painting and decorating
We work with homeowners, landlords, property investors, and local businesses who want clean, reliable, high-quality decorating work.
Our aim has always been simple: do the job properly, communicate clearly, leave the property tidy, and give customers a finish they are genuinely happy with.
Why a TradeKind Profile Helps Homeowners
Our own website will always be the best place to learn about R Drummond & Son in detail, view our services, read about the areas we cover, and contact us directly.
But having a TradeKind profile adds another layer of trust.
It gives customers a separate local directory page where they can find us as part of a wider Sussex trades network. It also helps people who may not already know our name but are searching for trusted painters and decorators in Sussex.
Our TradeKind profile helps show:
Who we are
What services we offer
Where we are based
Which Sussex areas we cover
What type of decorating work we accept
How homeowners can request us through TradeKind
For homeowners, that means more choice, more clarity, and a simpler route to finding local tradespeople.
For local trades, it means another high-quality place to build a visible, trusted online presence.
Proud to Support a Sussex-Only Trades Platform
One of the reasons we like TradeKind is that it is not trying to be everything to everyone from day one.
It is focused on Sussex.
That local focus is important. Sussex has its own towns, coastal properties, older homes, new builds, rental markets, landlords, small businesses, and local trade networks. A platform built around Sussex can become much more useful than a generic national directory because it understands the local area properly.
As Sussex painters and decorators, we want to support platforms that help genuine local trades become easier to find.
TradeKind is designed around proper public trade profiles, local service areas, reviews, and direct homeowner requests. Instead of simply listing phone numbers with no context, it gives each trade business a proper profile that can act like a small website of its own.
That is good for homeowners, and it is good for local businesses.
What Makes R Drummond & Son Different?
When you invite a decorator into your home, you are trusting them with your property.
We take that seriously.
R Drummond & Son is built around experience, preparation, and pride in the finish. We do not believe decorating should be rushed, messy, or treated like a quick coat of paint over poor surfaces.
The best results come from the work people often do not see:
Filling and sanding properly
Preparing woodwork correctly
Protecting floors and furniture
Using suitable primers and paints
Repairing minor imperfections before painting
Keeping lines clean and sharp
Choosing the right finish for the room
Leaving the property clean when the job is complete
Whether we are painting a living room in Worthing, decorating a hallway in Lancing, refreshing a rental property in Shoreham-by-Sea, hanging wallpaper in Brighton & Hove, or carrying out exterior painting elsewhere in Sussex, the goal is always the same: a clean, professional finish that lasts.
Decorating Services Across East Sussex and West Sussex
We cover a wide area across Sussex, including Lancing, Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Brighton & Hove, Littlehampton, Horsham, Steyning, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne, Lewes, and surrounding towns.
Our painting and decorating services are suitable for:
Homeowners improving their own property
Landlords preparing rental homes
Property investors refreshing houses and flats
Businesses updating shops, offices, and workspaces
Families redecorating living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, and exteriors
Customers who want reliable advice before starting a project
If you are looking for painters and decorators in Lancing, painters and decorators in Worthing, Sussex decorators, interior painters in West Sussex, exterior painters in East Sussex, or wallpaper hanging services in Sussex, R Drummond & Son would be happy to help.
How to Request R Drummond & Son Through TradeKind
If you find us on TradeKind, you can request us directly through our profile.
Simply visit:
From there, you can use the “Request This Trade” option to send a job request.
This is useful if you are already browsing TradeKind for local trades and want to keep your enquiry within the platform.
You can also contact us directly through our own website if you prefer.
Either way, we are always happy to discuss your decorating project, offer advice, and provide a free, no-obligation quote.
Why Local Trade Visibility Matters
A strong local trade industry depends on reputation.
Good tradespeople build their name through years of reliable work, word of mouth, repeat customers, reviews, recommendations, and visible examples of finished projects.
But online search has changed how people find trades.
Homeowners now search for phrases like:
painter and decorator near me
trusted decorators in Sussex
painters in Lancing
decorators in Worthing
wallpaper hanging Sussex
exterior painting West Sussex
interior painting Brighton & Hove
local tradespeople Sussex
That means local businesses need to be visible in more than one place.
Our own website shows our work and services in detail. Our TradeKind profile gives customers another trusted local route to find us. Together, they help build a stronger, clearer online presence for R Drummond & Son and make it easier for Sussex homeowners to find the right decorator for their project.
Supporting the Future of Local Sussex Trades
We are proud to be part of TradeKind because it reflects something we already believe: local trust matters.
A good trades platform should not just be a list of names. It should help homeowners understand who they are contacting, where that trade works, what they do, and why they might be a good fit for the job.
TradeKind is still growing, but its Sussex-first approach is exactly the kind of thing local trades need.
As more painters, decorators, plumbers, electricians, roofers, builders, plasterers, tilers, landscapers, and other Sussex trades join the platform, it has the potential to become a genuinely useful local directory for homeowners across the county.
We are pleased to have R Drummond & Son listed there from the early stages.
View Our TradeKind Profile
R Drummond & Son are proud to be listed on TradeKind as local Sussex painters and decorators.
If you are planning a decorating project in Lancing, Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex, or the surrounding areas, you can view our profile and request us through TradeKind here:
You can also explore our own website to learn more about our painting and decorating services, customer reviews, previous projects, and the areas we cover across Sussex.
For a free quote or friendly advice, get in touch with R Drummond & Son today.
R Drummond & Son — Sussex Painters and Decorators
Family-run.Third-generation.Fully insured.Proudly serving Sussex since 1983.Now proudly listed on TradeKind.
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