Established in 1998, CTS Decorating has grown to become the largest specialist painting and decorating company in Hull, completing both private and commercial work.
CTS Decorating Services is a business with family at its core, founded on traditional values of customer service, clarity, and complete client satisfaction. With a turnover exceeding £50 million and a workforce of over 150 skilled professionals, CTS Decorating has grown into a leading name in the industry a true reflection of the vision and commitment of founders Wayne Flanagan and Richard Middleton.
After more than two decades of dedicated leadership, Wayne and Richard entrusted the day-to-day operations to a new management team. Together, who will continue to uphold the values on which CTS was built prioritising partnership, collaboration, and consistently exceeding expectations.
Our reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence is proven by the fact that approximately 95% of our projects come from repeat business demonstrating the trust and long-term relationships we’ve built with our clients.
We have a team of around 70 experienced painters and decorators working on our projects at any one time, from major commercial decorating jobs in offices and retail stores to individual residential properties.
We have vast experience of working on many large scale projects which require meticulous planning and specialist equipment, and have a track-record of delivering first-class results, at great value and speed, for our clients.
As commercial decorating contractors we operate throughout England, Wales and Scotland, we are called upon by businesses, local authorities and NHS organisations to transform the appearances of offices, retail stores, hotels, schools, social housing, care homes, and hospital wards.
Our residential division offers high quality workmanship at exceptional value for money, taking away the hassle of painting and decorating for home owners and guaranteeing them a first-class finish.
We have completed many projects which have required specialist coatings and highly-decorative features such as branded walls and murals.
We are recognised by leading industry bodies for the standard of our work, procurement, Health and Safety and competence as Principal Contractors, as well as being Achilles ‘Building Confidence’ accredited.
We are hugely proud of the Health & Safety culture, something we believe set ourselves apart as leaders in our field.
Neil Nicklin
Managing Director
James Middleton
Director & Head of Health & Safety
Martyn Clark
Director
Tom Middleton
Operations Manager
Alex Flanagan
Systems Manager
Dave Walton
Accounts Manager and Head of Decorating
Jade Wharam
Decorating Manager
Mike Pexton
Estimator
Pat Kennedy
Estimator
Caroline Newton
Accounts Administrator
Lorna Hutchinson
Contract Support
Lorraine Pearson
Accounts Administrator
Contact Our Team Today to Start Your Project
Whether a simple refurbishment to make the most of your space or a full fit-out to reinvent the visitor’s
experience, our services are highly flexible and always suit your needs.
Our traditional approach
Established in 1998, we are a business with family at the heart, built around traditional values of complete customer service and satisfaction.
We lead the way
By turning to CTS Decorating you are choosing a company committed to leading the way on quality of service and communication.
Partnership working
We pride ourselves on partnership working and ensuring complete collaboration with our clients to exceed their expectations.
Huge team of decorators
With a team of around 70 experienced painters and decorators working on projects at any one time, we transform the appearances of hundreds commercial, residential, leisure and care premises each year.
Our clients
We decorate premises for many household names including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Co-op, WH Smith, Primark, Pandora, as well as working in NHS Hospitals, schools and for local authorities and housebuilders.
Our Reviews
"Big thanks to CTS for their fantastic work on this project.... and for removing the 7 layers of paint from the original glazed tiles!"
Wykeland Group
"I had a great experience working with the team at CTS. The first meeting established trust and a clear understanding of our needs as a client, the tender process was transparent and detailed, and the project and site management throughout the fit-out delivered everything I look for in a general contractor. Communication was clear, responsive, and frequent, and the planning and quality of work were of a very high standard for their first project with us. I highly recommend their services."
Pandora Project Manager - Pandora
"Not only was project completion exceptional, but to have a completed store, snag free, final account signed, brilliant work in the local community and great safety scores is truly first class."
Development Programme Manager - Waitrose
"I am very pleased to say that we successfully achieved this today and to note that we kept moral high within our team and within the stores team, is testament to how CTS engage with all stakeholders in a professional environment."
Retail Project Manager Construction – Coop Food
"Great work from the CTS team!!! Thanks again for delivering a great looking store. Our customers love it."
Construction Programme Manager - John Lewis
"I can only praise their professionalism and attitude whilst they were onsite. As you know these jobs cannot be easy due to the nature of the business. Their courtesy not just to us, but to the customers was exemplary."
Care Centre Manager - Coop Funeralcare
