I had great response from Gary who kept me informed from start to finish, he gave our 3 bedrooms a new coat of plaster with a fantastic finish,
Public evidence profile
Total Decor Plastering & Painting Services
Trust Score
53out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 99 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume99
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say41 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 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 details0 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
- Checkatrade99 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Total Decor Plastering & Painting Services, including the highlights above. The 99 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Super professional and friendly! The plastering looks fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone! Thank you so much :)
Really friendly, high quality finish and great communication throughout!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for plasterers / drywallers in Sunderland
Across 7 plasterers / drywallers in Sunderland, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“Gary who kept me informed from start to finish” · Checkatrade, 4 Nov 2025
“great communication throughout!” · Checkatrade, 8 Mar 2025
“gave our 3 bedrooms a new coat of plaster with a fantastic finish,” · Checkatrade, 4 Nov 2025
“The plastering looks fantastic” · Checkatrade, 2 Apr 2025
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Services they list
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SunderlandTyne and Wear
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Is Total Decor Plastering & Painting Services a legitimate business?
Total Decor Plastering & Painting Services has 99 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 Total Decor Plastering & Painting Services?
Total Decor Plastering & Painting Services has 99 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 Total Decor Plastering & Painting Services' reviews are genuine?
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What does Total Decor Plastering & Painting Services specialise in?
Total Decor Plastering & Painting Services lists specialist services including Artexing, Coving, Dry Lining, Flat Ceilings, K Rend, Lath Plastering. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.