Finished job looks great thanks. George Kept me updated and turned up when he said. Did a great job repairing the ceiling.
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The home specialist
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- Checkatrade10 reviews · 5.0 avg
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Really quick and professional work done by George. We only asked for one wall plastered but may consider getting him back to do the rest of the room! He also helped fill a hole I found and didnt charge any more.
George came to plaster a pretty badly damaged doorway which was knocked back to the brickwork. Despite the doorframe being slightly twisted and the doorway being in a bad way George did a fantastic job. The job was neat and tidy. George was polite, well mannered and communicated on what and how he was going to do it. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who requires tricky plastering jobs.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plumbers in Chigwell
Across 7 plumbers in Chigwell, 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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Services they list
ArtexingCovingDry LiningFlat CeilingsInsulated RenderingK RendLath PlasteringLime PlasteringLiquid ScreedingMonocouche RenderingPebble Dashing / Rough CastingPlaster Mouldings
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ChigwellEssex
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Is The home specialist a legitimate business?
The home specialist has 10 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 If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about The home specialist?
The home specialist has 10 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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The home specialist has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does The home specialist specialise in?
The home specialist 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.