# John Cates Plastering

John Cates Plastering is a plasterer / drywaller in Whitstable. Rated 4.8/5 from 6 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 46/100

## About
Plasterer in Whitstable, Kent.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 4.8/5 | 6 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 6 cross-checked total above._

Most recent review: 2 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Jon arrived on time with the gate made to the measurements previously taken. He removed the old gate and side fence and replaced these. His work was of a very good quality and he left the area neat and tidy."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "I wanted the bedroom skimmed top to bottom, but also needed electrics. Jon attended and gave me a very reasonable quote for the works, including his electrician. Both turned up on time both days. Tidied up after. Very helpful and friendly. Jon also can do other general works in house. Returned as booked to fit skirting after new floor. Also dismantled and reassembled a bed frame where one screw was stuck in. Very happy with the work . Would use again"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Called Jon in to reboard, skim and cove the lounge ceiling. All comms were via WhatsApp, which I found a bit strange (but at least we had a record of what was agreed!). On the day, Jon was on time and got straight to it. He put dust sheets down and even one around the door. The work took a day and a half, all was left clean and tidy, and I'm well pleased. So much so I've asked Jon to come back and do some more work for me."
> — Anonymous (4.3, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
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:_
- Plasterer

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving (their own stated coverage — confirm they cover your exact address before you book):_
- Kent
- Whitstable

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 6 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire a plasterer / drywaller
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- 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.

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