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JT O`Shea
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- Source-listed cover: Plastering, Zurich Insurance; verified 27 Oct 2025
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Respectful and tidy in your home: “At the end if each working day they tidy up and even hovered so leaving the house in a livable condition which was lovely and very considerate” · TrustATrader, 4 Nov 2025
“The re-plastering of the ceiling was was preformed in a very timely manner with a very minimum of delay.” · TrustATrader, 6 Mar 2026
“It came out looking fantastic and I couldn’t be more grateful” · TrustATrader, 28 Dec 2025
“Quality job, plastering our ceiling to a mirror finish.” · TrustATrader, 20 Nov 2025
“The plasterer showed up on time and completed the work as promised, which is a key element of a positive and low-stress client experience.” · TrustATrader, 28 Oct 2025
“When we came back from holiday everything was finished and the hallway was spotless (probably in a better state than when he found it).” · TrustATrader, 27 Aug 2025
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- TrustATrader331 reviews · 5.0 avg
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“We were very pleased with the work undertaken. From the first contact when we received the quote, where all possible options were considered and advised upon, John was very helpful on the best course to take. The re-plastering of the ceiling was was preformed in a very timely manner with a very minimum of delay. Everything was very professional and left spotlessly clean. Highly recommended.”
“John and his team are professional courteous anf work clean and tidy . i cant highly reccomend him enough .his work is top notch and certainly value for money i woudnt hesitate to recommend him”
“This was the second time having John and Rory for plastering and we will be having them around again! Super helpful, friendly and did a wonderful job.”
Detailed reviews
Very pleased with the result.
Very happy with all aspects of the work undertaken. An excellent job.
John and his team are best builders I have ever used Nothing is a problem for them and they find a solution and crack straight on with the job in hand and very resourceful At the end if each working day they tidy up and even hovered so leaving the house in a livable condition which was lovely and very considerate The work they carried out turn my house into a beautiful home We will defiantly use in the future and are finding more things to improve my home I cannot state in enough words how grateful and thankful to John and his excellent team
Praised qualities of the plasterer Highly Recommended: I was not disappointed after being referred by another trade professional, which is often a strong indicator of quality work. Excellent work and professionalism: The final output met or exceeded our expectations, and the plasterer maintained a high level of professional conduct throughout the job. Punctual and reliable: The plasterer showed up on time and completed the work as promised, which is a key element of a positive and low-stress client experience. Problem-solving skills: I specifically love "old school plasterers" for being knowledgeable problem-solvers. The plasterer was not flustered by unforeseen issues and could handle unexpected challenges effectively, drawing on years of experience. John is good-spirited: Beyond the technical skills, I noted a pleasant and positive attitude. This indicates a tradesperson who is easy to have in one's home and communicates well, making the overall experience very enjoyable.
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John is THE ONLY tradesperson I’ve ever gone back to time and again both in this house, and our last one. His work is always brilliant, he’s a lovely guy and always finishes on time at really reasonable rates too. This time we went away and left him a key. When we came back from holiday everything was finished and the hallway was spotless (probably in a better state than when he found it). Couldn’t ask for more. We’ll be back in touch with John for more work on our house soon.
A great job and an extremely clean, tidy worker. Would highly recommend.
John did an excellent job of plastering a few niggly bits post window install and some ceiling skimming. Very knowledgeable, clean and in good time. Lovely guy who did a great job at a fair price! Highly recommended
John arrived on time on the date agreed and worked through each day he was at my home having brought his lunch and drinks. He was very polite and the quality of his work was excellent. He cleaned up each day making sure I was happy with the work he had completed.
John O'Shea was very friendly and professional, he gave us a quote and date for plastering our wall. He arrived on time and plastered our hall wall, an excellent smooth finish and no mess. We would definately recommend this trader and use him again when we need him.
John was great and offered lots of helpful tips and advice. Very clean work and relaxed approach with no pressure which was refreshing. Would definitely recommend
We are glad we had kept John's details from a job he had done years ago. He was the same punctual, reliable,honest and friendly person. And above all a fantastic plasterer/ builder he was then. We highly recommend him.
I did find this company on Trustatrade a couple of years ago. And they did excellent work then, so I have kept their details for future use. Yesterday they came to deal with the ceiling in my bedroom and re-paint my walls for me as I no longer can reach to deal with it myself. They are honest trustworthy and work well as a team. They are very reliable and very helpful and tidy up afterwards. They also put the furniture back in the room afterwards. I was delighted with the work. And would recommend them to anyone. His price's are very reasonable for the excellent work and service they provide. I would use them always. Thank you again.
John and his son did a great job plastering a tricky spot in our lounge ceiling where I had put my foot through the ceiling. They were punctual, friendly and clean and did a great job making good the crack in the ceiling. Would definitely use them again.
If I could give more than 5 stars I would and have nothing but praise for John and his team! John is a rare breed among trades people in that he is a man of his word, was incredibly patient when changes were made part way through the job and so honest he even told me I’d overpaid him when the job was completed, a rather lovely surprise! He works with his sons and thus is very sure of his team and I was very comfortable to give him the key to the house to allow them to come in when we weren’t there. He re-plastered several ceilings and walls and repaired some external render, he then repainted the ceilings for us, the work is of a very high standard and everywhere was left tidy and clean when they had finished. I would have no hesitation in recommending John for a plastering or building work, he is a charming man.
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Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Whitstable
Across 13 builders in Whitstable, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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JT O`Shea has 331 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.
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JT O`Shea has been reviewed on public sources since 2010.