Architect
DW Plastering
Trust score
57out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 7
Source diversity1 source
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Verified plasterer in Wimborne, Dorset.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Doug was very professional and polite and I couldn’t fault his work, also a very likeable person."
"Doug skimmed all the ceilings throughout our bungalow. Also plastered a couple of walls and fitted new coving. He also built a stud wall, dry lined and plastered part of the garage to create an enlarged utility room. The standard of his work is superb. He is very friendly, always on time, conscientious and an extremely tidy and clean worker. We have been delighted with everything Doug has done for us."
"Doug was great, prompt and professional. Second time he’s done plastering for us and already have him pencilled in for our next project. Highly recommend 10/10"
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Doug was very professional and polite and I couldn’t fault his work, also a very likeable person.
Doug skimmed all the ceilings throughout our bungalow. Also plastered a couple of walls and fitted new coving. He also built a stud wall, dry lined and plastered part of the garage to create an enlarged utility room. The standard of his work is superb. He is very friendly, always on time, conscientious and an extremely tidy and clean worker. We have been delighted with everything Doug has done for us.
Doug was great, prompt and professional. Second time he’s done plastering for us and already have him pencilled in for our next project. Highly recommend 10/10
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for architects in Wimborne
Across 8 rated architects in Wimborne, 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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!Review volume: Low · 7
!Source diversity: 1 source
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