Plumber
Trowelfx
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume133
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
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Verified plasterer in Colchester, Essex.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"they were polite and very helpful. did a great job and my mum was very pleased. she is older and felt safe and comfortable with them being around"
"Chris and his team were fantastic from start to finish. Communication was prompt and clear, they arrived exactly on time, and took the time to explain what they would be doing. The work was completed to a high standard and even improved on what was there before. Everything was left clean and tidy afterwards. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again."
"Chris done a fantastic job plastering our ceiling to remove old popcorn effect, and plastering another wall. Left with a dead smooth finish that feels like glass. He arrived on time, was very friendly, and a provided a reasonable price. Will be using again."
Detailed reviews
Chris done a fantastic job plastering our ceiling to remove old popcorn effect, and plastering another wall. Left with a dead smooth finish that feels like glass. He arrived on time, was very friendly, and a provided a reasonable price. Will be using again.
they were polite and very helpful. did a great job and my mum was very pleased. she is older and felt safe and comfortable with them being around
Chris and his team were fantastic from start to finish. Communication was prompt and clear, they arrived exactly on time, and took the time to explain what they would be doing. The work was completed to a high standard and even improved on what was there before. Everything was left clean and tidy afterwards. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for plumbers in Colchester
Across 77 rated plumbers in Colchester, 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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✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 133
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