Plumber
Hancock Plastering Specialist
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume189
Source diversity1 source
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Verified plasterer in Chichester, West Sussex.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Phoned him and he was straight around for quote. Kept me informed of his work schedule and arrived on time and started work. Very tidy for a messy wet trade did a superb job and cleaned up and left the place tidy happy with his work and have booked him for another job in 2 months time."
"Very professional from the start. Skimmed a medium size bathroom in a day. Told me price kept to price. On time and very tidy for a wet trade. Booked him for further work in a few months."
"James was on time and did a great job. Also very helpful and knowledgeable when asked about what sort of coat should be used for the new plaster when it came to decorating."
Detailed reviews
Phoned him and he was straight around for quote. Kept me informed of his work schedule and arrived on time and started work. Very tidy for a messy wet trade did a superb job and cleaned up and left the place tidy happy with his work and have booked him for another job in 2 months time.
Very professional from the start. Skimmed a medium size bathroom in a day. Told me price kept to price. On time and very tidy for a wet trade. Booked him for further work in a few months.
James was on time and did a great job. Also very helpful and knowledgeable when asked about what sort of coat should be used for the new plaster when it came to decorating.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for plumbers in Chichester
Across 45 rated plumbers in Chichester, 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: 189
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