Procraft DECOR

02/10/2025

Well after months of conversations with family and friends, yesterday was a bit of a sad day, I finally did it and officially closed Procraft DECOR down as a business and with it we begin new ventures!
This year has been tough, Alot as happened outside of work and I can't deny has affected me, Ive found it mentally and physically challenging to keep going at times, although I've had the support a great partner, who's tried her best to keep me together and motivated.
I'm proud of what I managed to achieve though, from starting with nothing much, other then a few brushes and tools. Looking through old photos and posts yesterday, especially in the beginning made me realise how much I did acheive in the 10 years since I stated on my own.
Like to thank all past customers, clients and employees for all your help and giving us a chance to transform your homes, pubs, offices and everything in between!

Over and out!

Chris

26/09/2025

Another little external job completed this week.. Thankfully the owner did do a bit if prep and scraped off the failing pebble dash and jet washed any loose debris. All walls been stabilised and completed in WRX maisonry paint. Supplied by Peterlee Decorating Centre. From what it was if looks a million percent better.

There's availability next week now also.

24/09/2025

Perfect conditions today. to complete a full redecoration of the front this terraced house in Hartlepool. Gone is the magnolia and royal blue and replaced by a modern light grey.
Not many days left now for externals works.. But today was perfect early autumn conditions. dry n warm with no showers.

22/09/2025

Morning..
Well we've a few days this week now free, in between other jobs.
If anyone would like to be booked in, send a message or watsapp.

07/09/2025

Always nice to sponsor a local team.. Good luck Dylan, I'm sure you'll smash it

⚽️ Procraft DECOR are proudly sponsoring our no.10 Dylan Nixon for the 2025/26 season ⚽️

27/08/2025

Just a quick update. ,

We won't be taking any bookings or quotes for foreseeable future. Our contracted work is our priority for now at least.

We've been inundated with calls and messages, and we story to let some of you down lately.

Chris

19/08/2025

Well, this week's been a bit if a wash out, however it's give me time to sort out a few other jobs they I've put off. Like sorting my toolkit and having some well earned rest.

To all you fellow trades... Ever know you've had a tool but can't find it and bought another... Well today sorting van out I've found all 4 of laying off brushes that I've replaced, two seam rollers, three Stanley knives one brand new plus replacement blades! and 4 packs of snap off blades for papering, 3 nail punches, two packs of lining brushes, two boxes of unopened paste and a new dust brush hardly used I swore I'd lost on a job months ago!!!

So think I'm ok for them for near future!! Put them all back in tool boxes.. Until next time I think I've lost them 😂😂

28/07/2025

Start of a new week. Nice to be working back near home!

I've noticed lately few tags for us on different community pages. Thanks for the mention whoever it was. Your support is always appreciated.
However we know we have lots of competitors, some of who I know personally, I'd rather us all take our share, we've all got bills to pay and to look out for each other. I believe in working together rather then undercutting each other, it simply becomes a race to be the cheapest, and its not good business sense! !
However, there's some projects now that we just won't do, not because we think it's not worth us doing, but because we either working on bigger projects, or as we've found out in the past sometimes we simply can't make much of a profit, and if there's any unforseen problems eats into the margin. . Sometimes the little projects are the ones that give us the biggest problems.

I know and still keep intouch with lots of local tradesmen, not just fellow decorators. And it's always nice to keep intouch. It helps when you have a network of people you know and trust. Especially if you can all work together.

Recently, I have spent a few days correcting work for a customer who thaught he had hired a fully qualified decorator, turns out he wasn't! Nor had any insurance.
And I've said it plenty of times over the years, always do your homework on anybody you hire. Check for qualifications, insurance etc if your unsure. Me or anyone we employ or work with don't have any issue with that. Better to be safe then sorry.

Lots going on beside work too. But can honestly say for first time in a long time I'm happy, both in my job, and at home. Think I've tried my best lately to change my outlook and stay focused on what I really want out of life.. Was drifting a bit! Alot still to do but from my mental state a few short months ago, I'm feeling a million times better! Lots of northern soul music and laughter helps too! 🤣

24/07/2025

Good evening all followers..
Well after a few weeks doing our contract work around the country im glad to be back home for a while before the next job starts.

We've got plenty to get on with by look of it. Always room for more! We know it's summer hols and it's a hectic time if you have kids.. However taking bookings for September, and into Christmas.. if you dare think that far ahead!!

17/07/2025

I've no idea where theise interior designers get some of their colour schemes from... This one's far too dark for my liking...