# GJ Barden & Son

GJ Barden & Son is a painter / decorator in Tonbridge. Rated 5.0/5 from 153 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 56 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 153 reviews.

3 reviews in the last 12 months.

## About
Painter / decorator in Tonbridge, Kent.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 153 |

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.

Most recent review: 9 months ago.

## Customer rating breakdown
_Per-category customer ratings from Checkatrade:_
- Reliability: 5.0 out of 5
- Communication: 5.0 out of 5
- Quality of work: 5.0 out of 5

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "Excellent work plastering and painting our bedroom." · Checkatrade, 3 Nov 2025

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

> "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"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Painter / decorator, Plasterer / drywaller

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Dry Lining
- Exterior Painting
- Flat Ceilings
- Painting / Decorating
- Plastering
- Screeding
- Skimming

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Kent
- Tonbridge

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 153 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked March 2026

## Before you hire a painter / decorator
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

## Contact
- Phone: 07446 465082

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