“I couldn’t be happier with the plastering work that was completed in my home. From start to finish, the service was professional, punctual, and extremely high quality. The attention to detail was exceptional — every wall and ceiling has been finished to a perfectly smooth standard. The work was completed on time, with great care taken to protect floors and furniture, and everything was left clean and tidy afterwards. It’s clear that real skill and pride went into the job. Simon an his work colleague Dave was brilliant.”
Public evidence profile
First Finishings Ltd
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
72out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 370 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume370
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say50.4 of 60
Independent checks11.2 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade370 reviews
Highlights
“Turned up nice and early and when he said he’d come to do the job. Plastered our utility done a great job highly recommend and I’d use him again. Covered and Protected window and door for any mess left all clean and tidy”
“Had some recent work carried out but Simon and his work mate Dave. They did a very sharp job for me plastering a bedroom/ en-suite extension that I had just completed faultless finish. They also rendered the outside with a tyralean finish which matches in with the existing great job all round.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for First Finishings Ltd, including the highlights above. The 370 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I couldn’t be happier with the plastering work that was completed in my home. From start to finish, the service was professional, punctual, and extremely high quality. The attention to detail was exceptional — every wall and ceiling has been finished to a perfectly smooth standard. The work was completed on time, with great care taken to protect floors and furniture, and everything was left clean and tidy afterwards. It’s clear that real skill and pride went into the job. Simon an his work colleague Dave was brilliant.
Turned up nice and early and when he said he’d come to do the job. Plastered our utility done a great job highly recommend and I’d use him again. Covered and Protected window and door for any mess left all clean and tidy
Had some recent work carried out but Simon and his work mate Dave. They did a very sharp job for me plastering a bedroom/ en-suite extension that I had just completed faultless finish. They also rendered the outside with a tyralean finish which matches in with the existing great job all round.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Ringwood
Across 17 plumbers in Ringwood, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 4 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “Covered and Protected window and door for any mess left all clean and tidy” · Checkatrade, 16 Dec 2025
“every wall and ceiling has been finished to a perfectly smooth standard.” · Checkatrade, 22 Feb 2026
“did a very sharp job for me plastering a bedroom/ en-suite extension that I had just completed faultless finish.” · Checkatrade, 13 Dec 2025
“every wall and ceiling has been finished to a perfectly smooth standard.” · Checkatrade, 22 Feb 2001
“professional, punctual” · Checkatrade, 22 Feb 2026
“Turned up nice and early and when he said he’d come to do the job.” · Checkatrade, 16 Dec 2025
“professional, punctual” · Checkatrade, 22 Feb 2001
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
First Finishings Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameFirst Finishings Ltd
Company number07116514
Incorporated
Registered activityPlastering
Official checkOn the public register
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About
Plasterer in Ringwood, Hampshire.
Services they list
CovingDry LiningFlat CeilingsK RendLime PlasteringLiquid ScreedingPebble Dashing / Rough CastingPlasteringPolished PlasteringRenderingScreedingSkimming
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Areas served
HampshireRingwood
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Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about First Finishings Ltd
Is First Finishings Ltd a legitimate business?
First Finishings Ltd has 370 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 First Finishings Ltd?
First Finishings Ltd has 370 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know First Finishings Ltd's reviews are genuine?
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Has First Finishings Ltd had recent public reviews?
First Finishings Ltd 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 First Finishings Ltd a registered business?
First Finishings Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 07116514), incorporated 5 Jan 2010, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does First Finishings Ltd specialise in?
First Finishings Ltd lists specialist services including Coving, Dry Lining, Flat Ceilings, K Rend, Lime Plastering, Liquid Screeding. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.