Architect
Astra Plastering
Trust score
64out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 21
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
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Verified plasterer in Christchurch.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"From a prompt, informative quote to completing the work everything was excellent. I strongly recommend Astra Plastering"
"The work was carried out to a really good standard and done very promptly. Really pleased overall and I would recommend to others."
"A ceiling collapsed in our house. Jamie was excellent. He was professional, punctual and hard working. He had a wealth of experience and knowledge which he brought to the job. I was very appreciative of the standard of his work, and so grateful that he responded to our job request."
Detailed reviews
From a prompt, informative quote to completing the work everything was excellent. I strongly recommend Astra Plastering
The work was carried out to a really good standard and done very promptly. Really pleased overall and I would recommend to others.
A ceiling collapsed in our house. Jamie was excellent. He was professional, punctual and hard working. He had a wealth of experience and knowledge which he brought to the job. I was very appreciative of the standard of his work, and so grateful that he responded to our job request.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for architects in Christchurch
Across 6 rated architects in Christchurch, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public review evidence5.0★ from 21 public reviewsAcross CheckatradeCheckatrade
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✓Rating: 5.0★
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!Review volume: Low · 21
!Source diversity: 1 source
!Verification: Listed
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