“Amazing work by Karl and the team!! Great guy, easy to deal with and just got on with the job! He was that good that my neighbours are now getting their bay window done!! Highly recommended 😊 Communication was great throughout and he explained exactly what he was going to do! Opted for the thermal insulation with the render! Deffo get Karl you won’t be disappointed!”
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external coatings
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- Rated 5.0 from 24 reviews across 2 review sources
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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- Checkatrade19 reviews · 5.0 avg
- MyBuilder5 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Professional service from the start...gave me advice and suggestions on my work required and I was able to speak with the trader at any time...kept me in the loop with the stages of how the job was going to done, and was efficient at all times.”
“Excellent efficient service at a reasonable price. Well pleased with the result. I would definitely recommend.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for external coatings, including the highlights above. The 24 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Painting 4 rooms
Painting 4 rooms Jon was punctual and did a very satisfactory job within a tight time frame.
Small wall skim
Small wall skim Fantastic job! Would highly recommend Keith to anybody.
external and internal plastering/rendering
external and internal plastering/rendering Hack off existing render and apply new waterproof system. The work was to a high standard and exactly what was quoted was completed. The job was finished a day earlier than stated and no extras were charged even though a few additional small jobs where added on. Keith is very knowledgeable of the system used and what it provides to the homeowner, each day a progress report was given and any questions we asked were met with positive attitude. We would highly recommend Keith`s service.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Cardiff
Across 105 plumbers in Cardiff, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Companies House registration
ActiveCompany status needs a careful check
External Coatings is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2024).
The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2024).
Legal nameExternal Coatings
Company number11735249
Incorporated
Registered activityPlastering
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2018)
Official checkOn the public register
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About
Applying a new modern no crack waterproof insulation render which when applied is maintanance free.
Services they list
Insulated RenderingK RendMonocouche RenderingPebble Dashing / Rough CastingRenderingSpray RenderingWaterproof Plasterer
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Areas served
HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire
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About this business
Steadily reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months, in line with their long-term review pace of about 2 a year.
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2011. That's 15 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
First public review2011Company registered2018
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Common questions about external coatings
Is external coatings a legitimate business?
external coatings has 24 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Its registration on Companies House currently needs a careful check (The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2024).), so weigh the reviews alongside that. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about external coatings?
external coatings has 24 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know external coatings' reviews are genuine?
external coatings' 24 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has external coatings had recent public reviews?
external coatings has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Is external coatings a registered business?
External Coatings appears on Companies House (company number 11735249), but its registration status needs a careful check. Worth checking: The linked company files dormant (non-trading) accounts at Companies House (2024).. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does external coatings specialise in?
external coatings lists specialist services including Insulated Rendering, K Rend, Monocouche Rendering, Pebble Dashing / Rough Casting, Rendering, Spray Rendering. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
How long has external coatings been trading?
external coatings has been reviewed on public sources since 2011.
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