“Excellent work plastering and painting our bedroom. Friendly and professional. Carried out within our timeframe and we were happy with the price. Would have no hesitation recommending them.”
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
GJ Barden & Son
Trust Score
56out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 153 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume153
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say44.1 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 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 details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade153 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“GJ Barden and Son have worked wonders in my house, in fact they have made a house a home.!! The quote was extremely reasonable and there were no added extras at the end of the job. They were pleasant to have in the house and always tidied up as they worked. We absolutely love the difference to our home and we would recommend them over and over again. We will certainly be having them back again in the near future”
“GJ Barden and Son are very professional. They have done an amazing job stripping wood chip, plastering and painting our whole house. They were very friendly and clear communication the whole time. Would recommend them to anyone.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for GJ Barden & Son, including the highlights above. The 153 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Excellent work plastering and painting our bedroom. Friendly and professional. Carried out within our timeframe and we were happy with the price. Would have no hesitation recommending them.
GJ Barden and Son have worked wonders in my house, in fact they have made a house a home.!! The quote was extremely reasonable and there were no added extras at the end of the job. They were pleasant to have in the house and always tidied up as they worked. We absolutely love the difference to our home and we would recommend them over and over again. We will certainly be having them back again in the near future
GJ Barden and Son are very professional. They have done an amazing job stripping wood chip, plastering and painting our whole house. They were very friendly and clear communication the whole time. Would recommend them to anyone.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Tonbridge
Across 112 painters / decorators in Tonbridge, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“Excellent work plastering and painting our bedroom.” · Checkatrade, 3 Nov 2025
“They have done an amazing job stripping wood chip, plastering and painting our whole house.” · Checkatrade, 10 Oct 2025
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Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
Painter / decorator in Tonbridge, Kent.
Services they list
Dry LiningExterior PaintingFlat CeilingsPainting / DecoratingPlasteringScreedingSkimming
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Areas served
KentTonbridge
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Is GJ Barden & Son a legitimate business?
GJ Barden & Son has 153 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. 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 GJ Barden & Son?
GJ Barden & Son has 153 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is GJ Barden & Son rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate GJ Barden & Son by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where GJ Barden & Son is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know GJ Barden & Son's reviews are genuine?
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Has GJ Barden & Son had recent public reviews?
GJ Barden & Son 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.
What does GJ Barden & Son specialise in?
GJ Barden & Son lists specialist services including Dry Lining, Exterior Painting, Flat Ceilings, Painting / Decorating, Plastering, Screeding. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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