Plumber
DS Plastering & Decorating
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume116
Source diversity1 source
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Verified plasterer in Plymouth, Devon.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Brilliant Job by Dave – Couldn’t Be Happier! Dave plastered all of our upstairs and the results are absolutely fantastic. Every wall and ceiling has been finished to an incredibly high standard — perfectly smooth, sharp edges, and ready to paint. The difference it’s made to the whole upstairs is amazing. He was reliable, turned up when he said he would, worked efficiently, and kept everything tidy throughout. It’s clear he takes real pride in his work, and it shows in the finish. Nothing was too much trouble, and he just got on with the job without any fuss. If you’re looking for a plastere"
"Excellent experience. Dave responded quickly to the request for work. With good follow up on what was needed. The quote was reasonable. He started work exactly when he said he would, and his communication was friendly. He did a great job and he did it in the time he said he would. I would use him again, and would highly recommend him."
"Very professional, was bang on the time he said work is faultless clean tidy reliable can't ask for more will definitely use again and recommend to everyone."
Detailed reviews
Brilliant Job by Dave – Couldn’t Be Happier! Dave plastered all of our upstairs and the results are absolutely fantastic. Every wall and ceiling has been finished to an incredibly high standard — perfectly smooth, sharp edges, and ready to paint. The difference it’s made to the whole upstairs is amazing. He was reliable, turned up when he said he would, worked efficiently, and kept everything tidy throughout. It’s clear he takes real pride in his work, and it shows in the finish. Nothing was too much trouble, and he just got on with the job without any fuss. If you’re looking for a plastere
Excellent experience. Dave responded quickly to the request for work. With good follow up on what was needed. The quote was reasonable. He started work exactly when he said he would, and his communication was friendly. He did a great job and he did it in the time he said he would. I would use him again, and would highly recommend him.
Very professional, was bang on the time he said work is faultless clean tidy reliable can't ask for more will definitely use again and recommend to everyone.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for plumbers in Plymouth
Across 67 rated plumbers in Plymouth, the typical rating is 4.8★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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