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Thompson Trades

Family-run business, since 1969, serving Hull & surrounding areas. Free Quotes Available

18/05/2026

Uneven ceilings and awkward corners can make a whole room feel unfinished.

One thing people don’t always realise until they start decorating is how much uneven lines, harsh corners, or untidy ceiling edges can affect the overall feel of a room.

You can spend money on fresh paint, furniture, and flooring, but if the finish between the walls and ceiling looks rough or incomplete, the whole room can still feel “off”.

This is exactly why coving makes such a difference.

It softens those transitions, adds definition to the room, and helps create a cleaner, more finished look overall, especially in older properties where walls and ceilings are rarely perfectly straight.

This type of detail also helps a room feel more thought out and professionally finished rather than looking like a quick cosmetic update.

At Thompson Trades, we know the finish matters just as much as the bigger renovation work. It’s often these final details that completely change how a room feels once decorated.

If you’ve decorated before and still felt like the room never quite came together properly, coving could genuinely be the missing part.

Message Thompson Trades for advice, ideas, or a quote.

15/05/2026

Older homes lose their character when original features disappear.

One thing a lot of homeowners struggle with during renovations is trying to modernise a property without stripping all of its character away.

And honestly, once original details are gone, it can leave a home feeling flat, cold, or like it’s lost part of what made it special in the first place.

This style of decorative moulding adds depth, texture, and character back into a space whilst still allowing the room to feel clean and updated.

It’s the sort of detail people notice without always realising why the room suddenly feels more expensive, more finished, or more in keeping with the age of the property.

At Thompson Trades, we work on both modern and traditional homes, and part of doing the job properly is understanding what actually suits the property rather than just fitting the quickest option.

A lot of people also assume decorative mouldings will feel “too much”, but when they’re fitted correctly and balanced with the room, they can completely elevate the overall finish.

If you’re renovating an older property and trying to keep some of its original charm whilst still making it feel fresh, this type of detail can make a huge difference.

Message Thompson Trades if you’d like advice, ideas, or a quote for your own home.

13/05/2026

The small details are usually the reason a room finally feels finished.

A lot of people focus on the big parts of a room renovation first. The flooring. The paint colour. The furniture.

But sometimes it’s the smaller finishing details that quietly pull everything together.

This coving completely softened the transition between the walls and ceiling and instantly made the room feel more polished and complete.

If your room still feels like something is “missing” even after decorating, it’s often the finishing work that makes the biggest difference.

At Thompson Trades, this is exactly the type of work we help homeowners with. Clean fitting, attention to detail, and making sure the finished room actually feels finished.

A lot of customers also worry coving will look outdated or overly decorative, but modern coving can look simple, clean, and work beautifully in both traditional and newer homes.

If you’ve been looking around your home thinking something still doesn’t feel right, this could genuinely be the missing piece.

Message Thompson Trades for a quote or advice on what style would work best in your space.

11/05/2026

Most bathroom jobs don’t go wrong because of bad intentions

They go wrong because there’s no proper plan

Different trades turning up at different times
Things getting rushed to stay on schedule
Corners being cut where you can’t see it

And you don’t realise until months later

Leaks
Cracks
Things not sitting right

That’s the difference when it’s done properly from the start

Everything is planned before anything begins
Every stage is done in the right order
And nothing gets rushed just to move onto the next job

That’s how you get a finish like this one

And more importantly
That’s how it stays looking like this

If you’re getting quotes right now, message us first

We’ll tell you exactly what you should be looking out for before you commit

08/05/2026

You’ve probably thought about getting your bathroom done before.

But then the questions start

Who do you trust
Who do you book first
What if something goes wrong halfway through

And it gets pushed back again

That’s exactly why most people come to us.

Not just for the finish
But because they want it handled properly from start to finish

This one included:

Full bathroom installation
Modern walk-in shower
Built-in niche with lighting
Clean, minimal sink setup
Tiling finished properly, not rushed

Everything done as one job
Not pieced together

So you’re not chasing anyone
And you’re not left dealing with problems after

If you’re ready to stop putting it off, message us and we’ll explain exactly how we work

01/05/2026

A bathroom done properly from start to finish

Most people don’t realise how much goes into a bathroom like this.

It’s not just tiles and fittings.

It’s making sure the walls are right.
It’s making sure everything is waterproofed properly.
It’s making sure every finish lasts.

Because the last thing you want is to spend money and have problems later.

This bathroom was completed fully from start to finish.

From preparation to final fit, everything was done with long term quality in mind.

Large format tiles create a seamless finish.
Floating unit keeps the space open.
Double basin setup makes everyday use easier.

This is the difference when it’s done properly.

If you’re planning a bathroom and want it done right the first time, message to get booked in.

29/04/2026

Your bathroom shouldn’t feel like this anymore

You walk into your bathroom and it just doesn’t feel right.

The tiles feel dated.
The space feels cold.
It works… but it doesn’t feel like somewhere you want to be.

That’s where most people stay stuck.

They think it means a huge disruption.
They think it will be stressful.
They put it off.

This bathroom started exactly the same.

Now it’s clean, modern, and built to last.
Large format tiles.
Floating vanity.
Double basin setup.
Every detail finished properly.

This wasn’t just a new bathroom.
It was a full start to finish transformation handled properly from day one.

If you’re thinking about changing your bathroom but keep putting it off, this is your sign to start the conversation.

Message to talk through your ideas and see what’s possible.

27/04/2026

You’re not just choosing someone to do a job.

You’re trusting someone with your home.

That’s the part most people don’t say out loud.

You’re thinking
Will they turn up
Will it be done properly
Will I regret who I choose

And that’s exactly why reviews like this matter.

This started with chimney work.

Then they asked us back to complete not one, but two bathrooms.

That only happens when the standard speaks for itself.

Consistency
Attention to detail
Work done properly from start to finish

That’s what gives you confidence to go ahead again.

If you’re looking for someone you can trust to get it right the first time, message to get booked in.

28/01/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡.

If you’re thinking about upgrading your bathroom but you’re not sure where to start, the first step is simple. We offer free quotes, and we keep the process clear so you’re not stuck in weeks of messages.

Here’s the problem most homeowners have: you want a proper price and a realistic next step, but you do not want to invite three different trades in when you are still deciding.

What we do instead is this.

Send us:

A few photos of your current bathroom

What you want changing

Your rough timescale

From there, we will advise the next step, talk you through options, and arrange your quote based on what you actually want.

You might be thinking: “I do not even know what I need yet.”
That is fine. We will help you shape it into a plan you can feel confident about, with a quote that matches your budget and your finish.

Your experience from here:
See this post → send the photos and timescale → get clear guidance on the next step → quote arranged → start date booked.

If you want us to take a look, message us today and send the three things above. Save this post so it’s there when you’re ready.

23/01/2026

𝐀 𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐈𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲.

If you’re dreaming of a space that feels calm, expensive, and finished, a freestanding bath and brushed brass fittings are one of the strongest combinations you can go for. It instantly changes the whole mood of the room.

The problem is most bathrooms still feel purely functional, even after you have spent money, because the layout, the finishes, and the small details do not match.

This is where we come in.

We help you plan it properly, so the bath sits right, the brass tones match, the tiling lines up, and the final look feels luxury, not patched together.

If you want a bathroom that feels like a hotel every time you walk in, message us with:

a few photos of your current bathroom

what you want changing

your rough timescale

We will advise the next step and arrange your quote.

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Kingston Upon Hull

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+447868248260

Website

http://www.thompsontrades.co.uk/

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