Steve’s work is superb, he just comes in and cracks on without a bother. I wish all tradesmen were as good at getting on with the job. Well done Steve!
Public evidence profile
Stephen O'Brien Plastering
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
56out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 72 reviews
- Reviewed 8 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume72
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say38.6 of 60
Independent checks11.2 of 30
Track record6.2 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade72 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Stephen O'Brien Plastering, including the highlights above. The 72 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Stephen did a fantastic job. He was very friendly, and professional throughout the day. I’d be very pleased to engage his services again.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plasterers / drywallers in Ashford
Across 16 plasterers / drywallers in Ashford, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Stephen O'Brien Plastering is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameStephen O'Brien Plastering
Company number15483556
Incorporated
Registered activityPlastering
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2024)
Official checkOn the public register
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Sources
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Services they list
ArtexingCovingDry LiningFlat CeilingsInsulated RenderingK RendLath PlasteringLime PlasteringMonocouche RenderingPebble Dashing / Rough CastingPlaster MouldingsPlastering
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Areas served
AshfordKent
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Independent checks
About this business
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Common questions about Stephen O'Brien Plastering
Is Stephen O'Brien Plastering a legitimate business?
Stephen O'Brien Plastering has 72 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 Stephen O'Brien Plastering?
Stephen O'Brien Plastering has 72 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Stephen O'Brien Plastering's reviews are genuine?
Stephen O'Brien Plastering's 72 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated 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.
Is Stephen O'Brien Plastering a registered business?
Stephen O'Brien Plastering is a registered business on Companies House (company number 15483556), incorporated 12 Feb 2024, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Stephen O'Brien Plastering specialise in?
Stephen O'Brien Plastering lists specialist services including Artexing, Coving, Dry Lining, Flat Ceilings, Insulated Rendering, K Rend. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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