Plumber
J V Plastering
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume158
Source diversity1 source
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Verified plasterer in Basingstoke, Hampshire.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"We had used James’s services a few times in the past and had always been very pleased with his work; this time was no exception. The property was empty and knowing him to be trustworthy we gave him a key to come and go as he pleased. He followed our requests regarding the security of the house, turning off utilities etc at the end of the day and just got on with the job. James is a pleasant, hard working chap who has done a brilliant job making our once tatty walls and ceilings smooth and ready for decorating. Highly recommended."
"James was very prompt in replying to our request and came round to look at exactly what needed to be done before providing a competitive quote. He completed the work to a extremely high standard and was efficient, tidy and professional throughout, completing the job in a day. Will definitely use again in the future. Many thanks."
"James gave me a quick quote and had lots of availability to start the job. All work was finished to a great standard and for a very reasonable price."
Detailed reviews
We had used James’s services a few times in the past and had always been very pleased with his work; this time was no exception. The property was empty and knowing him to be trustworthy we gave him a key to come and go as he pleased. He followed our requests regarding the security of the house, turning off utilities etc at the end of the day and just got on with the job. James is a pleasant, hard working chap who has done a brilliant job making our once tatty walls and ceilings smooth and ready for decorating. Highly recommended.
James was very prompt in replying to our request and came round to look at exactly what needed to be done before providing a competitive quote. He completed the work to a extremely high standard and was efficient, tidy and professional throughout, completing the job in a day. Will definitely use again in the future. Many thanks.
James gave me a quick quote and had lots of availability to start the job. All work was finished to a great standard and for a very reasonable price.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for plumbers in Basingstoke
Across 51 rated plumbers in Basingstoke, 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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