# DS Plastering & Decorating

DS Plastering & Decorating is a plumber in Plymouth. Rated 5.0/5 from 116 public reviews across 1 named source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data cross-checked across named sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

## About
Verified plasterer in Plymouth, Devon.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 116 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 116 cross-checked total above._

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.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> — Andrew H (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Plumber, Roofer

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 116 public reviews on this profile. (via Checkatrade)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 1 source profile for this trader. (via Checkatrade)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire a plumber
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Agree the call-out fee, the hourly or fixed rate, and whether parts are charged on top — in writing — before an emergency plumber starts. Out-of-hours overcharging and 'while I'm here' add-ons are common complaints.
- Be wary of a plumber who, on a first visit, says your whole system or boiler must be replaced — get a second opinion and an itemised quote (parts and labour separately) before agreeing to major work.
- Gas and boiler work is a separate, regulated trade — not general plumbing. Make sure anyone working on a gas appliance is specifically registered to do gas work, and ask to see that registration before they start.
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any verified credentials, and that the business details independently check out.

## Contact
- Phone: 07360 277964

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