Really pleased with the work. Very professional throughout – turned up on time, kept everything clean and tidy, and left no mess behind. The finish is excellent, smooth and looks great now I’ve managed to get the paint on. Would definitely recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to use again.
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James Payne Plastering
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- Rated 5.0 from 178 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
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5.0out of 5
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- Checkatrade178 reviews · 5.0 avg
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I recently worked with James for a second project on my home and, again, James was extremely good at explaining everything he was going to do and executed the work to an extremely high standard. He is very professional and polite and I wouldn't hesitate to ask James to work on more projects as he takes such pride in his work.
James got back to me really quickly and was able to squeeze me in at short notice, which was a massive help. He turned up when he said he would, cracked on with the job, and the finish is honestly some of the best plastering I’ve seen. He’s clearly very skilled at what he does. On top of that, he was easy to deal with, professional throughout, and made sure everything was left clean and tidy once the job was done. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable plasterer, and I’ll definitely be using him again in the future.
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Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plasterers / drywallers in Chatham
Across 6 plasterers / drywallers in Chatham, 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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Respectful and tidy in your home: “made sure everything was left clean and tidy once the job was done.” · Checkatrade, 11 Sept 2025
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What does James Payne Plastering specialise in?
James Payne Plastering lists specialist services including Artexing, Coving, Dry Lining, Flat Ceilings, Lath Plastering, Magnetic Plastering. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.