“turns up when he says he’s going to” · Checkatrade, 30 Dec 2025
“Karl arrived on time each day” · MyBuilder, 26 Mar 2023
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
Karl Bentley Plastering & Building Service
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- Rated 4.9 from 44 reviews across 2 review sources
- Reviewed 7 months ago
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 5 customer reviews across 2 review sources.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “Karl was very friendly, polite, very clean and tidy.” · MyBuilder, 26 Mar 2023
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4.9out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade42 reviews · 4.9 avg
- MyBuilder2 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Karl Bentley Plastering & Building Service, including the highlights above. The 44 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Have used Karl a few times now, turns up when he says he’s going to, does a superb job and you definitely get your moneys worth Very neat and cleans up very well
We had 2 jobs done by Karl & his team. A renovated house & an extension. Easy to communicate with, high standard of work. Professional and punctual. Currently doing a garage conversion and very clean and tidy. Very trusting. I will use him every time, our go-to plasterer
Plastering
Plastering Plastering of ceilings and walls very clean and tidy job definitely be using him again when needed
Plastering of hallway
Plastering of hallway Karl plastered a hallway in my home as always the job was bigger than first thought, with a lot of thick paint needing to take off first. This didn't put Karl off. Work was still completed on time and at the original price quoted. Karl arrived on time each day and stayed late if needed. Karl was very friendly, polite, very clean and tidy. Most importantly covid safe. The job was completed to a very high standard, even the painter and decorator that come in after him commented, stating it was one of the best plastering jobs he'd ever seen. Wouldn't hesitate to use him again.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in Canterbury
Across 124 builders in Canterbury, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public evidence last checked March 2026
Services they list
Dry LiningFlat CeilingsPlasteringSkimmingTape & Jointing
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CanterburyKent
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Is Karl Bentley Plastering & Building Service a legitimate business?
Karl Bentley Plastering & Building Service has 44 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. 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 Karl Bentley Plastering & Building Service?
Karl Bentley Plastering & Building Service has 44 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Karl Bentley Plastering & Building Service's reviews are genuine?
Karl Bentley Plastering & Building Service's 44 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
What does Karl Bentley Plastering & Building Service specialise in?
Karl Bentley Plastering & Building Service lists specialist services including Dry Lining, Flat Ceilings, Plastering, Skimming, Tape & Jointing. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
How long has Karl Bentley Plastering & Building Service been trading?
Karl Bentley Plastering & Building Service has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.