Don't use anyone else!
We've used Active Plastering (Chris and Neil) now on three jobs. The first was to skim a room and ceiling, so as to fix a botched job from a previous plasterer. Chris was amazing: understanding, professional, respectful and clear in his communication. He carefully remedied the mess he was given to start with and did a perfect job (I'm a perfectionist, and characteristically anxious about this stuff). The second two jobs were decorating jobs. Again, Chris and Neil dealt with everything from the initial discussion, quote, attendance (on time, as agreed), communication, decorating work and invoicing with the professionalism and attention to detail that you'd expect. Most importantly, it was no bother having Chris and Neil in the house: easy to chat to, very patient with my changes of mind and questions, and respectful. All in: you get what you pay for and as long as they'll put up with me again, I wouldn't use anyone else.
Customer in Hertfordshire
Posted on 27/10/2023
, work completed 20/06/2023
Recommended
Very pleased
Chris and Neil have worked very hard renovating and painting the back of our house and a front wall Unfailingly cheerful, readily tackling problems which cropped up, helping above and beyond expectations. A pleasure to have here Chris provided the most detailed and helpful quotations we've ever had, excellent communications and always coming at the agreed time. Site left tidy and clear We have no hesitation in recommending Chris of Active Plastering
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 16/06/2023
, work completed 07/06/2023
Recommended
Superb prompt service
After a bit of a disaster removing old tiles needed some help fast to avoid a project stalling completely. Chris responded immediately , gave an estimate within a few hours and fortunately for me had a cancellation that I could fill on the next day. Arrived bang on time and did a great job for a fair price - I hope to use Chris on the other projects we have planned for this year . Fully recommended!
Andrew in Hertfordshire
Posted on 12/05/2023
, work completed 12/05/2023
Recommended
Bedroom plastering and painting
We had to solve a damp problem in a bedroom. Chris and his co-worker dealt with the damp problem and raked the wet plaster, installed insulated plaster board on two external walls. They then plastered them before painting the whole room. The work was done with ultimate professionalism throughout. What we liked the most about the team is that kept the house fairly clean throughout the work and helped restore the surrounding areas to their former state before leaving. Finally, Chris is very communicative. He kept us informed about the work even during the plaster drying period.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 18/03/2023
, work completed 17/03/2023
Recommended
plasterers at work
Active Plastering have just completed installing 20sq m of new ceiling and plastering an area of the wall. The work was completed on time and I was impressed by the diligence of the workers, their care and attention, together with the time spent clearing up both at the end of each day but especially on the completion of the work.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 29/01/2023
, work completed 18/01/2023
Recommended
Excellent work professionally executed
Active Plastering team completed the installation of a new ceiling as agreed in one day with the minimum of disruption to the household. The new ceiling is excellent and ready for painting in a few days. The team were helpful and careful in moving furniture and the whole area was meticulously cleaned before departure.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 25/01/2023
, work completed 23/01/2023
Recommended
Reliable painter and decorator
We search first on Which Trusted Traders because we have always had good experiences and no hassle with the suppliers we have used. Chris Flack of Active Plastering Ltd was no exception, who has just completed decorating our lounge and dining room (January 2023). Chris visited us to assess the work and quickly provided a detailed written quotation, together with a General Information document which specified the work they perform on every job to protect the customer’s house and to ensure that they work to a high standard. All very reassuring. They started work on the promised date, some water leak stains on the lounge ceiling were treated and the decorating of ceilings, walls and paintwork was all completed to a high standard. Chris and Neil were very polite and friendly, cleaned everything up at the end of each day and helpfully moved some furniture back so we could use our lounge in the evenings. The work was completed ahead of schedule and we are very happy with the results, so will recommend Chris to friends and family.
Customer in Hertfordshire
Posted on 10/01/2023
, work completed 06/01/2023
Recommended
Excellent Work
Excellent job replacing bathroom ceiling - completed within the stated time frame. Easy to get hold of and easy to deal with, I'll definitely use Chris for any future plastering work.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 06/01/2023
, work completed 14/12/2022
Recommended
Ceiling Repair
We have used Active Plastering twice, both times for collapsed lathe and plaster ceilings in our house which was built in the 1840s in London. Apart from being a very personable and pleasant man, Chris Flack works quickly, skilfully and efficiently and charges a fair and reasonable price for his work. Everything is sealed off for what is a very messy job. He also employs equally pleasant people who are very hard-working. We would highly recommend him if you are in the unfortunate position of having a collapsed ceiling.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 22/08/2022
, work completed 18/08/2022
Recommended
Excellent plasterers
Used Active Plasterers to board and skim a downstairs bathroom. They came on time, fitted in with my schedule, were polite and very helpful. The finish on the plastering is first rate and they keep the site clean. Can't recommend Chris and his team highly enough.
Customer in Essex
Posted on 06/08/2022
, work completed 04/08/2022
Recommended
Great work
We found Active Plastering on the Which Website so were happy to give them a call. The room we wanted decorated was in an exceptionally bad condition and the space that was available to work in was very limited, but despite this Chris and Neil worked extremely well and completed work a day earlier than was expected. We asked them if they would consider putting up some shelves whilst they were there and they agreed even though they were not expecting the extra work. We are very pleased and will use them again at any time we need work done.
Customer in Hertfordshire
Posted on 10/06/2022
, work completed 08/06/2022
Recommended
Repair of kitchen Ceiling
Chris and Neil attended my property after extensive damage was caused by upstairs neighbour's undetected slow water leak in my kitchen ceiling. The ceiling was professionally repaired and re-plastered. The ceiling and walls re-painted. Chris and Neil did their best to keep mess and dust under control. They worked professionally as a team. Were on time and scheduled all work keeping to timescale. They also checked in following the initial prep work to ensure ceiling was drying effectively for next phase and completion of work. They were pleasant and professional. Very happy with their work and would highly recommend them.
Rita in Hertfordshire
Posted on 02/05/2022
, work completed 29/04/2022
Recommended
Excellent job done
Chris plastered 5 rooms for me and even went out of his comfort zone to level up the floor for one of our rooms. Chris is an excellent plasterer who is incredibly reliable, tidy and professional. He always arrives on time, does exactly what he initially said he would do when discussing possible work, and he sticks to his initial price quotes and timeframe. He always highlighted any issues and gave me a quote if any additional work was needed. Chris also introduced us to an excellent coving specialist who did a great job. Without Chris and Neil’s help our decoration work would have been a lot harder. I would like to thank both of them for their hard work and a great job done at a reasonable and well-deserved price.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 16/09/2021
, work completed 16/09/2021
Recommended
Reliable and Trustworthy
I would highly recommend Active Plastering for any plastering or decorating services. As well as completing the work to an exceptionally high standard they were clean tidy and always punctual.
Joy in Hertfordshire
Posted on 15/09/2021
, work completed 09/09/2021
Recommended
Excellent standard of work and professionalism
Advice and work done was excellent. He arrived to look at the job when he said and discussed what needed to be done. He sent a quote quickly and did the work as soon as he could (even slotting me in earlier) so I could continue my decorating. The work was done with care and consideration, leaving a superb finish and they cleaned up well afterwards.
Customer in Hertfordshire
Posted on 04/02/2021
, work completed 03/02/2021
Recommended
Hard working and cleaned up
Chris plastered our small spare bedroom - he visited to give us a quote and was very clear about what it included (which I always appreciate as it means no nasty surprises). He was thoughtful about not treading plaster around the rest of the house and did a good job. Very considerate to have in our home as well - he did the job over 1-and-a-half days and worked really hard and consistently. Thank you, Chris.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 29/10/2020
, work completed 29/10/2020
Recommended
Excellent work
The scope of the work was to skim over existing Artex on hall and landing ceiling. From the initial quote through to completing the work, the service was excellent. Chris was efficient in assessing the job and sending an accurate quote, he committed to a date to undertake the work and delivered work of high quality. They worked hard whilst here and spent time tidying up before they left. The whole service was very professional and hassle-free.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 24/10/2020
, work completed 22/10/2020
Recommended
Professional and considerate
Chris re-plastered a small bedroom and got it done within a few days even though one wall needed much more work than previously anticipated. Chris was knowledgable and gave me all the info I needed to make a decision on what was best for the project and budget. Both he and Vince were very respectful and left everything clean and tidy. Would highly recommend and use again
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 02/09/2020
, work completed 01/09/2020
Recommended
Good plastering
Replastered bathroom ceiling following damage caused by leak from flat above. Done on budget quoted. Mostly to schedule. Had to come back to finish 'job' as not available on my day off. Ok, were flexible. Came in evening. Helpful, polite, tidy and clean. Willing to come back to make alterations if needed.
Angela, Middlesex
Posted on 23/07/2020
, work completed 13/07/2020
Recommended
Good work all round
They came to skim plaster 2 ceilings and when here agreed to do an extra wall. Good quality work and surfaces ready to paint. They protected the floors well and cleaned up afterwards. Very happy.
Peter, Hertfordshire
Posted on 14/07/2020
, work completed 27/06/2020
Recommended
Very satisfied, professional
The 4th time Chris has worked on our house. He replaced guttering, soffits and fascia boards to front and back of house. Also painted front door surround and wells under roof. Very satisfied with work done, a professional service.
David, Hertfordshire
Posted on 14/07/2020
, work completed 22/06/2020
Recommended
Great to work with
I needed a plasterer to overboard two failing lath and plaster ceilings in a tight window between completion and moving in to a new property. Chris was a pleasure to work with, responsive to email and phone calls and delivered high quality work on time.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 12/07/2020
, work completed 12/07/2020
Recommended
My review
Very reliable, excellent plasterer, very informative, tidy worker. We would recommend this plasterer.
P, London
Posted on 14/11/2019
, work completed 14/11/2019
Recommended
Laminated flooring fitted.
Excellent work done to a high standard, would recommend.
Ian, Middlesex
Posted on 12/11/2019
, work completed 12/11/2019
Recommended
Brilliant and reliable.
Chris and Vince decorated my son's bedroom beautifully. They did the work in one day and stuck to budget. Chris is friendly, responds quickly and hard working.
Maria, Middlesex
Posted on 06/11/2019
, work completed 06/11/2019
Recommended
Active Plastering
Chris re-plastered our landing following a loft conversion. He got back in touch quickly, the quote was reasonable, his workmanship very good, and he was polite and considerate around the house. When we had a snag that might have set the work back he quickly brought in a colleague and was able to finish on schedule. I would highly recommend Chris for plastering, and I would expect his work in all areas to be of high quality.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 27/09/2019
, work completed 27/09/2019
Recommended
Good reliable plasterer
We've used Chris's services twice. Four years ago he did an excellent job of plastering some damp-damaged walls so when half our master bedroom ceiling fell in a week ago he was the first tradesman I called. Chris is quick and responsive by email and phone and gets back to you when he says he will. He's good at explaining the options and is keen to point you to examples of his work (always a good sign). On site he and Vince were polite and friendly and did a good job, keeping to the agreed budget (which was reasonable) and leaving the place tidy. In particular I was grateful for how Chris managed to fit this job in at short notice and complete it within a day seeing as we were stuck sleeping in the front room otherwise!
Jason, London
Posted on 16/09/2019
, work completed 12/09/2019
Recommended
Great plastering
A combination of painting and plastering. The plastering was first class and the painting was good. Reasonable value for money. Chris was very accommodating and flexible in order to get all work done on time and to budget. Very personable. Needs to be tidier.
James, Middlesex
Posted on 18/08/2019
, work completed 18/08/2019
Recommended
Good workmanship
Chris and his team re-plastered a damaged kitchen ceiling. They painted the ceiling & all kitchen walls. The work was completed in good time and to a high standard. All necessary care was taken during the work, and they cleaned up the area at the end of each day. The cost was in line with the quote. Chris is polite,and easy to get on with .
Customer in Harrow
Posted on 11/08/2019
, work completed 08/08/2019
Recommended
Coving & painting
Chris did a great job removing coving & making good the ceiling afterwards. He also tided up the ends of the coving which were remaining around fitted wardrobes. The job was completed promptly and on time.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 03/08/2019
, work completed 13/04/2019
Recommended
Prompt & professional
Came on time. Reasonable quote. Clean work & professional. Gave me a new ceiling. Gave me a mould spray too. Would definitely use again and fully recommend.
A, Middlesex
Posted on 07/07/2019
, work completed 07/07/2019
Recommended
Good and reliable plasterer
Having used Active Plastering before, on an elderly neighbours house, so when I needed some cracks sorting before decorating, I called them. Chris came and inspected the job, gave a quote and a date he could do it. He kept in touch by phone-the only issue was that his van suddenly needed to go for a new exhaust on the morning of the job. He arrived the next day and did the job very well. They cleared up to a reasonasble standard. All in all a good plasterer, friendly and reliable. Reasonable prices too.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 06/06/2019
, work completed 04/06/2019
Recommended
First class decorating
Chris and Steve spent 3 days painting the walls, ceilings and woodwork in a number of my rooms. The quality of their work was excellent and I’d happily recommend their services to others. They arrived on time, worked hard, left the rooms very tidy and clean afterwards, kept to their original quote, and the painting looked great.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 11/04/2019
, work completed 10/04/2019
Recommended
1st class professional plasterer
Top quality service received from Chris. He came out the next day and skimmed a perfect ceiling in our bathroom at a reasonable rate. Great skill and professional tradesman. I have already recommended him twice! Chris is very respectful and promptly arrived on time to complete the job - 100% perfect!
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 14/03/2019
, work completed 14/09/2018
Recommended
Perfection!
So pleased with Active Plastering - our ceiling and walls are now as 'smooth as silk'. We were particularly impressed with the efficiency, cleanliness and total respect given to us and our home by Chris.
Customer in Hertfordshire
Posted on 10/03/2019
, work completed 04/02/2019
Recommended
Good plasterer
Chris from Active Plastering was recommended by a roofer who did a small repair to a roof recently He said he would come out and view the work required and give a quote, and did so the next day. He said he would do the job-over a stairwell- the next day. He did so, having put up plastic sheeting to stop the dust going everywhere. He did a first class job at a reasonable price. Very polite and helpful. NB the work was done for an elderly neighbour who I try and source workman for. She is very pleased.
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 10/03/2019
, work completed 24/01/2019
Recommended
Quality Job.
Dining room ceiling and walls were plastered by Active Plastering. Chris is prompt and efficient, polite and professional, hard working and tidy and is prepared to work late. Chris does a Quality Job. John S. 31/01/19
Customer in Greater London
Posted on 07/02/2019
, work completed 30/01/2019
Recommended
Brilliant job
Active Plastering did a very good job plastering three ceilings in my house. They explained the process very well, were very polite and cleared up at the end of each day.
Vas, London
Posted on 03/12/2018
, work completed 03/12/2018
Recommended
Ceiling re plaster, window wood and redecorate
Thank you Chris for your judgement and sound advice regarding the flood damage we had that needed to be remedied. I would strongly recommend Chris and his colleague, we had no additional space in the house to relocate all the furnishings for a longer period than a few days. From the point of quoting to the start date and to working with us with our space limitations, Chris was so helpful in working with us to move fast without effecting the beautiful quality of the work that was undertaken. The whole room was transformed from one that had water damage down the walls and windows and a massive cut out section that another company had to create in February to secure a leak, prior to having this work done. I will use Chris again for other work as I need it done and also would strongly recommend him. He was very professional in every aspect and cleaned up after each day to enable us to use the little space we had and this really helped during this time.
Jenny D
Posted on 07/10/2018
, work completed 07/10/2018
Recommended
Tidy & on time.
Chris was detailed & through. He & his team did a great job re-plastering & redecorating my house, which is currently rented, in the tight time window that my tenants took their holiday.
Gemma, Wiltshire
Posted on 15/09/2018
, work completed 15/09/2018
Recommended
Brilliant job
Chris, of Active Plastering, is a first class decorator. He is personable, polite, prompt, transparent and reliable. He has worked for me before and I know I can trust him to complete work to the highest standard. Highly recommended.
Rosamunde, London
Posted on 04/09/2018
, work completed 04/09/2018
Recommended
Trustworthy gentlemen
My son's bedroom was effected by damp. A number of trader had a look at it, but when I brought Chris I felt relieved and confident that my long ongoing problem would be resolved. Chris took a thorough look at my external bedroom wall inside and out. We broke off some plaster on the reveal on the inside and Chris told me that I needed a new lintel because the old one had wet rot. Chris brought an experienced builder Les along with him. Later he also brought his brother Steve to produce outstanding work of smooth plastering on walls, ceiling and reveal. Real gentleman!
Sotiris, London
Posted on 01/09/2018
, work completed 01/09/2018
Recommended
Re plastered Ceiling
Really professional organisation. Turned up when they said they would. Moved furniture out of the room and covered anything left in the room. Did a great job fixing and re plastering a large ceiling. Cleared up before leaving. Would recommend this organisation and would definitely use them again.
LindaR
Posted on 29/08/2018
, work completed 29/08/2018
Recommended
Professional and Friendly
Hard working and professional plasterer! Our ceiling was cracked so we got it partially re-plastered. Loose plaster was removed, crack covered with mesh. Job was completed carefully, and all my furniture was moved out the room or covered. Got some tips and instructions on how to paint the ceiling afterwards. Thank you for hard work, particularly as it was such a hot day!
Emily137
Posted on 14/08/2018
, work completed 14/08/2018
Recommended
Revamped my bathroom
I found Chris through British Gas local heroes. I needed my bathroom ceiling treated and repainted as it had developed mould from a poor fitted fan. He treated all the mould and painted the ceiling with bathroom paint after stain blocking it. He also removed all the silicone which I know is a difficult tedious task and replaced it really well. He also steam cleaned all the wall tiles to make sure the bathroom was as fresh and clean as it could be. Unfortunately his colleague did accidentally cause some damage to my bathroom cabinet door but Chris made it look almost perfect as well as fitting my new bathroom bllind and shower screen seal. His colleague was also kind enough to paint my loft door which a previous worker (not connected to Chris) had made really dirty. He did all the extras at no additional cost. Punctual, friendly and polite, would definitely recommend and contact again if I need any other work doing.
Tina701
Posted on 29/06/2018
, work completed 29/06/2018
Recommended
Excellent same day service
I called Chris in the morning regarding repairing and plastering a ceiling. They arrived later that day and stayed til 10pm to get the job finished. Excellent service and good quality.
Matthew
Posted on 06/06/2018
, work completed 06/06/2018
Recommended
Professional job - would recommend
They were running a bit late, but kept me informed. They did a very good job in plastering a cupboard in the bathroom. I would use again and can recommend. 100%
Pauline, London
Posted on 24/05/2018
, work completed 24/05/2018
Recommended
Good job
Chris attended promptly and did a professional job in renewing render on an outside wall of my house.
Shan, Middlesex
Posted on 18/05/2018
, work completed 18/05/2018
Recommended
Good reliable service
I called Chris about repairing a hole we had in our ceiling due to a recent leak. It was a relatively small job, but he came and had a look the same day and emailed a quote within a day or so. Chris turned up as arranged and got on with the job quietly and efficiently. As I said, it wasn't a big job but he did exactly what we asked him to do with no fuss and was very pleasant and helpful throughout.
Roben2
Posted on 09/05/2018
, work completed 09/05/2018
Recommended
Excellent Job Once Again
Chris has done an excellent job plastering our basement - this is the second time we've used him. He's very professional and makes a lot of effort to ensure he leaves the house clean when the work is finished. He went above and beyond to fix a minor mis-communication and finished the job in less time than he'd originally said.
Nicky, London
Posted on 23/04/2018
, work completed 23/04/2018
Recommended
Reliable, helpful and good quality work
Contacted Chris regarding some plastering work at short notice, he priced the job competitively and returned to do the work when agreed. His team did a great job despite having to overcome a few problems (not of their making) and made a real effort to get things done. The quality of the work was excellent.
Lee Cannon
Posted on 24/03/2018
, work completed 24/03/2018
Recommended
Very good plastering
Chris worked hard all day attending to and completing a variety of jobs. I am very pleased with all his work and would happily engage him again. I have no hesitation in recommending Chris to others.
Elizabeth, Hertfordshire
Posted on 23/03/2018
, work completed 23/03/2018
Recommended
Ceiling Repair
Chris and Steve repaired our Victorian ceiling which had partially collapsed and did a very good job. We were very pleased as they managed to save the original Victorian central light fitting cornice, as the other tradesmen we got out for a quote said they couldn't save it. They where good guys to deal with, polite, dependable and professional and I recommend them and would use them again if any other work needs doing.
Dave 12
Posted on 17/02/2018
, work completed 17/02/2018
Recommended
Fantastic job
Chris and Steve did a fantastic job and worked so hard. Thank you!
Millie, London
Posted on 08/02/2018
, work completed 08/02/2018
Recommended
Fantastic Work
Andy and Nick plastered our lounge wall , skimmed the ceiling and made good a kitchen window ledge. All credit where it's due as the guys did a fantastic job. Very competitively priced and worth every penny. Professional, courteous and cleaned up all the mess. Very pleased with the finish and would highly recommend.
phil goddard
Posted on 19/12/2017
, work completed 19/12/2017
Recommended
Very Good Job Chris!
A very good job. Chris started and finished on time, I was impressed with the good finishing. I would recommend him for jobs in the future.
Rachael, Middlesex
Posted on 15/12/2017
, work completed 15/12/2017
Recommended
Amazing Service - Beyond The Call of Duty
Nick and Chris came over on a Sunday to complete some plastering work before Xmas. They were both extremely professional, tidy and obviously very skilled at what they do. The level of difficulty plastering an insert was high but they got on with it and delivered a perfect job!
Constantinos, Middlesex
Posted on 19/11/2017
, work completed 19/11/2017
Recommended
Polite and professional service
Chris surveyed the job carefully and offered advice and suggestions to ensure we made the best use of his time and expertise to achieve a high quality kitchen wall finish. The work was done in good time and to a high standard, we were happy with his attention to detail. Polite and professional at all times, we would be happy to recommend him to our friends.
Souad, Hertfordshire
Posted on 06/11/2017
, work completed 06/11/2017
Recommended
Fantastic job
Active plastering have done a fantastic job plastering and decorating my living area hallway and stairways they also laid wooden flooring they were very helpful with good advice about the type of flooring to use and going out of their way to get exactly what we wanted they were always on time and have done a fantastic job thank you very much Chris Steve and nick I will definitely use them again
Lynda Crane
Posted on 27/10/2017
, work completed 27/10/2017
Recommended
Not great attention to detail
Not great attention to detail/ quality and some difficulties with project planning. This added unnecessary stress to the project. I'm planning to get someone else in to finish off some areas but not all of the issues can be rectified.
Rebecca Harpley
Posted on 26/10/2017
, work completed 26/10/2017
Large job well done and at reasonable price
Chris, and his brother Steve, worked on re-plastering and re-decorating our hallway and 3 bedrooms over 3 weeks earlier this year. The work was started while we were on holiday, and it included laying new flooring and painting all the woodwork, plus replacing 6 doors and the glass above them. It was a large job and Chris managed the project when other trades were needed, e.g plumber to remove radiators. Communication was good, using WhatsApp to exchange photos and links for products. Our family felt comfortable with having them in the house, as they were polite and courteous. Happy to recommend.
martin3ast
Posted on 26/10/2017
, work completed 26/10/2017
Recommended
Prompt, Professional and Tidy
Needed to plaster after a rewire and Chris and team booked me in within a couple of days at very short notice, despite being busy. Worked very hard, job was well done and they always cleaned up as best they could. Would definitely recommend.
Jake, Essex
Posted on 16/10/2017
, work completed 16/10/2017
Recommended
Fast and efficient ceiling repair
Great customer service. Price quoted in detail work completed on time and to agreed standard.
Terry, Middlesex
Posted on 17/08/2017
, work completed 17/08/2017
Recommended
Great work - efficient and helpful
Chris and his brother were great - hardworking, polite, and punctual. The standard of plastering was excellent and they took time to make sure that we were happy with results. I was also impressed by the thought and effort made to keep the areas they were working in and through, clean and tidy. I would absolutely hire them again!
Inger, London
Posted on 14/08/2017
, work completed 14/08/2017
Recommended
Skilled craftsman
Chris of Active Plastering did a neat and excellent job over boarding a dodgy Victorian ceiling with an ornate cornice. He's a skilled and honest professional with high standards. We recommend him without reservation.
Hilary, London
Posted on 07/08/2017
, work completed 07/08/2017
Recommended
Great job
The work was carried out to a high standard. Very courteous and respectful of our property. Would employ them in future.
Joseph, London
Posted on 25/07/2017
, work completed 25/07/2017
Recommended
Efficient and friendly service
Chris and his team were very honest and reliable. They came when they said they would, and were readily contactable. The did a professional job re-plastering half a ceiling due to water damage, and even sourced similar wallpaper and redecorated the ceiling. I would thoroughly recommend Active Plastering
Benjamin, London
Posted on 17/06/2017
, work completed 17/06/2017
Recommended
Prompt and Professional
Chris plastered part of a wall, wallpapered one wall and painted throughout lounge/dining area; downstairs hall; stairs and upper landing. He also completed some electrical work and fitted three shelves. Overall it was a good job. He and Steve were punctual and tidy. Importantly Chris always answered his phone and communicated well. Chris was accommodating, polite and professional and would definitely use again.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
Posted on 04/06/2017
, work completed 04/06/2017
Recommended
Plastering Over Damp Proofing Membrane.
I stripped the sidewalls of my damp living room back to bare brick and installed damp proof membrane up to 1.4 m. Chris and Nick followed my requests and plastered over this involving several coats and three different types of plaster as recommended by the membrane manufacturer. This was spread over four half day visits to allow the plaster to cure. They were pleasant to deal with and did a great job.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
Posted on 19/05/2017
, work completed 19/05/2017
Recommended
Great work
Was very pleased with the work carried out at my flat. The work was carried out in one evening which was a pleasant surprise and was competitively priced. Friendly guys and will definitely use again.
Bitmike
Posted on 27/02/2017
, work completed 27/02/2017
Recommended
Good work again
This was the second time that Chris has done some plastering and decorating for us. This was bigger job than the previous time as it also involved taking down part of the bedroom ceiling which previously suffered from water damage and replacing it. The work was completed to Chris normal high standard.
d.james2
Posted on 06/02/2017
, work completed 06/02/2017
Recommended
Great job
Chris turned up at the agreed time to plaster our upstairs and downstairs hall ceilings. Great job, very professional, brilliant finish and quality & reasonably priced. Definitely recommend and second to none!
Andrew, Hertfordshire
Posted on 01/02/2017
, work completed 01/02/2017
Recommended
Excellent plasterer
Chris is a hard worker who provided a high standard of plastering, with an excellent finish. He is diligent about cleaning the area when the job is finished.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
Posted on 23/01/2017
, work completed 23/01/2017
Recommended
Excellent job with professional manner
Good quality work. Chris was always prompt with his contact, quote, date arrangements and delivery. Neat and tidy work with a professional edge.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
Posted on 16/01/2017
, work completed 16/01/2017
Recommended
Responsive and efficient
Chris did a very professional job re-skimming a section of bathroom ceiling that was damaged when removing old paintwork. He was very responsive when contacting him by email, understood what needed to be done and worked efficiently to do it. We are intending to use him again for future work.
Stephanie G
Posted on 29/12/2016
, work completed 29/12/2016
Recommended
Prompt and helpful
Needed some decorating work done. Chris quoted promptly. Worked was completed on time, at price agreed. Very pleased with the quality of the work.
Susan, Hertfordshire
Posted on 12/12/2016
, work completed 12/12/2016
Recommended
A great job
Chris quoted promptly and returned on the due date to complete the work. It was complicated, but he managed to complete it all in one day. He does what he says he will do, and was very honest with his professional advice. Highly recommended.
Leslie
Posted on 06/12/2016
, work completed 06/12/2016
Recommended
Great job
We needed a plasterer in a hurry. Chris popped round in the evening to discuss our job, and fitted us in within two days. Very pleased with the results!
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
Posted on 20/11/2016
, work completed 20/11/2016
Recommended
Great job
Have already left review online on 20/11/16.
Susan, Hertfordshire
Posted on 18/11/2016
, work completed 18/11/2016
Recommended
Approachable, efficient and very professional.
I had a newly plaster-boarded bathroom ceiling which needed skimming. Chris managed to find time from a busy schedule to visit for a quote and gave great advice in a friendly manner. Quote was accepted and very reasonable. Job was done to high standard and exact timescale and no mess left behind. Would definitely use again.
Elkrimon
Posted on 29/10/2016
, work completed 29/10/2016
Recommended
A first class professional job completed with sensitivity for our Grade II Listed home.
Our very old Victorian living room ceiling collapsed, partially damaging the original cornice. Chris discussed the job with us to establish precisely how we wanted the repair to be conducted. We were keen to save the undamaged sections of the cornice. We were also keen that the house was not covered in dust during the job. Chris worked out a way of cutting down the remains of the old ceiling rather than simply tearing it down and thereby protected the undamaged sections of the cornice. He sealed off the area of work during the replastering. The end result was excellent. Chris paid great attention to clearing up the job after the plastering had been completed. He swept and mopped the floor and the walls. We had never before seen a builder take such fastidious care of a property after the completion of the main work. This was really impressive. Of particular note on this job was Chris's understanding of the problems presented by a listed building. He handled these difficulties with patience, confidence and skill.
cass
Posted on 27/10/2016
, work completed 27/10/2016
Recommended
Excellent job
Would recommend for any plastering works. Boarded up & plastered our fairly large ceiling all in one day. Worked hard to complete.
Andrew, London
Posted on 22/10/2016
, work completed 22/10/2016
Recommended
Which? Local Review
Used Chris for small flooring job. Excellent service on the day & before when I was struggling to find suitable replacement tiles.
Roddersxx
Posted on 17/09/2016
, work completed 17/09/2016
Recommended
Which? Local Review
I decided to remove the wallpaper from the room I wanted to redecorate, and a large amount of plaster came off in the process. I had hoped to patch it up myself, but it got beyond my skills. I called Chris, Who I had used before for a smaller job in 2012, and in the end we decided it would be best to get the entire room skimmed over, as well as some parts needing a bonding coat. We arranged today for the job; Chris was not sure whether he could get it all done in the day, but in the end worked all through the day and completed it. This was one of the hottest days of the year, and a demanding day's work. I would have no hesitation in recommending Chris. The quality of his work is good, and he is very easy to have in the house.
jd2387
Posted on 26/08/2016
, work completed 26/08/2016
Recommended
Great work
I decided to remove the wallpaper from the room I wanted to redecorate, and a large amount of plaster came off in the process. I had hoped to patch it up myself, but it got beyond my skills. I called Chris, who I had used before for a smaller job, and in the end we decided it would be best to get the entire room skimmed over, as well as some parts needing a bonding coat. We arrange a day for the job; Chris was not sure whether he could get it all done in the day, but in the end worked all through the day and completed it. This was one of the hottest days of the year, and a demanding day's work. I would have no hesitation in recommending Chris. The quality of his work is good, and he is very easy to have in the house.
johnduncan2387
Posted on 26/08/2016
, work completed 26/08/2016
Recommended
Kitchen Tap and Plastering
Chris did a wonderful job of replacing my kitchen tap and plastering a hole in the wall I had in the kitchen. The guys were able to do the work on a weekend came promptly and did the work in an efficient and professional manner. Very happy with the end result!
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
Posted on 06/08/2016
, work completed 06/08/2016
Recommended
Professional, flexible, great work
Initially, we needed all of our ceilings re-plastered. Chris got back to me almost immediately after contacting him, came round promptly with a reasonable quote and despite being busy was flexible and squeezed us in last minute so we could get the job done before our carpets were fitted. Chris' work looks great, and he helped fix some cracks and bonding beyond what we'd agreed. It's a pleasure to deal with him, he is professional, trustworthy and generally nice to have around! I wouldn't hesitate recommending Chris. In fact he's since painted the flat and we've asked for his help with more jobs coming up.
Sara P.
Posted on 08/05/2016
, work completed 08/05/2016
Recommended
Prompt & professional
Turned up on time and did a good job also keeping as tidy as possible. A job well done.
Kevin, Middlesex
Posted on 25/04/2016
, work completed 25/04/2016
Recommended
Brilliant job, tidy and efficient
Delighted with the way the job was done. Could not have asked for anything more. Fantastic!
Valerie, Hertfordshire
Posted on 15/04/2016
, work completed 15/04/2016
Recommended
Good value, conscientious, obliging, trustworthy
We had 3 rooms that needed extensive replastering after damp proofing work had been done and new windows fitted. Chris quoted promptly and reasonably. When he was able to fit this in and work had started it came to light more work was required. The extra cost for this was reasonable but meant time pressure and despite best efforts by Chris and his team it meant a delay as Chris had other commitments he could not move. The plastering is of a high quality despite some of the areas being very fiddly, and Chris clearly cares about doing a good job. He was also able to fix the guttering at the front of the house, fix ceramic tiles, help re fit heavy kitchen cupboards and fix new skirting boards. Building/plastering is a messy/dusty business, but I will definitely contact Chris again when the stairwell and hallway need replastering.
Neal S
Posted on 02/04/2016
, work completed 02/04/2016
Recommended
Conscientious builders
Chris visited my property within a couple of days after speaking and providing a quote shortly after. Chris and his brother started the work on the agreed start date and it soon became apparent that Chris and Steve were a credit to their trade. I would have no hesitation in recommending Active Plastering and hope to work with them again! Thank you!
Patrick, London
Posted on 21/03/2016
, work completed 21/03/2016
Recommended
Excellent job
Chris came promptly on agreed time and did an excellent wood flooring job at my place. Tidied afterwards all the mess. I was really satisfied with job. Well done.
Davina, London
Posted on 18/02/2016
, work completed 18/02/2016
Recommended
Which? Local Review
I used Chris's plastering services for my kitchen ceiling which had artex which was damaged so we had him smooth plaster the whole ceiling. Chris provided a competitive quote, his work was of the highest quality and he performed it very efficiently without any breaks or fuss. He arrived on time and cleared up efficiently after completing his work in the agreed timescale. Previous to this he responded to all my calls. Chris is a true professional and I have no hesitation in recommending him.
Longsworth
Posted on 25/11/2015
, work completed 25/11/2015
Recommended
Which? Local Review
We were having our bathroom re-plastered. Chris gave us a good value quote and turned up on time. When we needed additional work done on the ceiling he very quickly adjusted the quote and made time to accommodate the extra work that was needed. Excellent value and service - we will be using him for all of the rest of our plastering and decoration jobs.
chindes
Posted on 29/10/2015
, work completed 29/10/2015
Recommended
Great job.
Chris was able to fit into our rush job schedule. He did a great job and helped us get our house on the market in good time.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
Posted on 26/10/2015
, work completed 26/10/2015
Recommended
Which? Local Review
The timber soffits, external doors and drainpipes of my house required redecorating. Chris carried out the preparation meticulously, including replacing some rotten timbers, and the final result was very satisfactory and finished in the time agreed. Chris was courteous and business-like, responded to calls when setting up the work,cleared up after each day, and the final cost corresponded with his very reasonable estimate. I recommend him highly and will use his services again.
Iansien
Posted on 08/10/2015
, work completed 08/10/2015
Recommended
Good job, recommended
I asked Chris to give me a quote for some repair plastering in two childrens rooms that had been affected by damp, to be done as soon as possible with as little disruption as possible. He came around when he said, explained a few options (like redoing the whole wall versus bonding) and his quote was reasonable. Although he was very booked up, he kindly fitted in the work over a bank holiday weekend to get it done quickly and I was very happy with the result. He's also a pleasant guy to deal with.
Site User
Posted on 26/09/2015
, work completed 26/09/2015
Recommended
Good job with courtesy and service
Chris carried out several jobs on our house including painting our porch in challenging weather conditions. He is very polite and courteous and wants the job to be right. I would definitely recommend him.
Site User
Posted on 02/09/2015
, work completed 02/09/2015
Recommended
Which? Local Review
I needed my kitchen ceiling plastered due to previous water damage. I had a few quotes as well as how the whole ceiling would need to be plastered due to patches being left. I contacted Chris who not only beat all other quotes, but ensured that he will only require to work on the damaged areas as he can feather in the plaster. Came on the day that was agreed and on time. Workmanship was second to none and kept his work area clean as well as tidying up at the end of the day. A true professional in his field of work and would not hesitate to recommend him.
Kam40
Posted on 21/07/2015
, work completed 21/07/2015
Recommended
A very good job
Chris plastered the hall stairs and landing in my house. He did a great job. He arrived on time, left my house clean and tidy at the end of the day, and was polite and courteous. I would have no hesitation recommending him.
Claires
Posted on 25/06/2015
, work completed 25/06/2015
Recommended
Which? Local Review
I needed my kitchen ceiling plastered due to previous water damage. I had a few quotes as well as how the whole ceiling would need to be plastered due to patches being left. I contacted Chris who not only beat all other quotes, but ensured that he will only require to work on the damaged areas as he can feather in the plaster. Came on the day that was agreed and on time. Workmanship was second to none and kept his work area clean as well as tidying up at the end of the day. A true professional in his field of work and would not hesitate to recommend him
Kam40
Posted on 18/06/2015
, work completed 18/06/2015
Recommended
A good job
Chris repaired the ceiling in our small bedroom and repaired the plaster after we had the house rewired by another trader and then re-skimmed the rest of the plaster in the room. Chris then decorated the room. We will have no hesitation in asking Chris to quote for some more work the next time we need some plastering and decorating done.
d.james2
Posted on 27/05/2015
, work completed 27/05/2015
Recommended
A good job
Chris re-plastered and then decorated our small bedroom. He did an excellent job, was thoughtful and careful in the way he worked and went the 'extra mile' to ensure that the outcome was what we wanted. We have asked him to prepare a quote for another job and we know we can expect an honest, reasonable proposal from him.
2011-05-29 19:11:33.437
Posted on 06/02/2015
, work completed 06/02/2015
Recommended
Recommended
Chris stuck to the quote and finished a re-plastering job in one day. It was ten hour day for him and his asssitant and I had no problems with the work at all. I would hire him again.
Frederik, London
Posted on 09/01/2015
, work completed 09/01/2015
Recommended
Still in good condition
Chris really put himself out to complete the work and we could not fault him. He did his best to minimise the amount of work needed rhatar than re-doing the whole ceiling.
Patricia, London
Posted on 10/10/2014
, work completed 10/10/2014
Recommended
Which? Local Review
I used Chris having read the reviews on this website, and can only support what everyone else has said. He is a very hardworking and nice guy, whose work is excellent. He provided a competitive quote in a most efficient manner, responding immediately to phone calls and emails. He replastered and repainted my ceiling, cleaned up afterwards and I am very pleased with his work. He was punctual and never let me down once. I would most definitely use him again.
Pat12345
Posted on 05/10/2014
, work completed 05/10/2014
Recommended
Superb job
We were really happy with the work - replastering our hallway (and painting afterwards) in an Edwardian house. Chris was good to have about and was punctual.
Janice, London
Posted on 08/09/2014
, work completed 08/09/2014
Recommended
Which? Local Review
I can confirm that Chris deserves the favourable comments on this site. I have found him to be pleasant and hardworking and would definitely use him again. He has skimmed over a couple of artex ceilings in our house and painted over the top. He has also sanded down and painted the woodwork up our stairs in preparation for a stair runner to be laid. The results show his quality workmanship and attention to detail.
kccc1970
Posted on 20/05/2014
, work completed 20/05/2014
Recommended
Which? Local Review
I cannot recommend Chris more highly. He is extremely competent, conscientious, professional, has an eye for detail, is competitively priced and his work is of a rare high standard. Chris recently plastered my newly completed loft conversion, stairs and single bedroom. My schedule was tight and ever changing as a result of juggling other tradesmen around the job. He remained adaptable, accommodating and good natured throughout and worked late into the night in order to meet my deadlines. Nothing was too much trouble for him. His finished work was perfect _ which is quite a compliment as my partner is an experienced builder with high expectations! Chris is a refreshing change in a world of frequently hit and miss tradesmen.
WoodGreenAnne
Posted on 14/10/2013
, work completed 14/10/2013
Recommended
Which? Local Review
Used Active Plastering after reading reviews on Which Local to skim hall, landing and stairs. He also re-plastered where necessary. Chris was always prompt and cleaned up after each section of wall was done which helped keep the house tidy. He finished off stripping the ceiling, which we had found difficult to do, so we were able to have a smooth finish on all ceilings. He did a good job and we were please with end result. He also offered advice on decorating.
glen0
Posted on 06/08/2013
, work completed 06/08/2013
Recommended
Which? Local Review
Chris is an extremely competent plasterer, competively priced, professional and multi skilled in offering a variety of services that include painting, decortating and plastering and many more, I would check out his website. He did a fantastic job, plastering a number of walls in our house. In addition, he also helped to sound proof our main bedroom, something he willingly did and executed with great dedication and hard work. It was quite complex, skilled and demanded a multitude of skills to build. It was essentially building an additional wall and the result was brilliant, effectively reducing accoustic noise. It was a very smooth finish that took up minimal space and if you walked into the room, you would not notice all the hard work that went into building it as you are left with a smooth finished wall. All of his work was carried out to a professionally high standard and on time and within budget. I would higly recommend Chris and would certainly use him again for any future work.
Antony1
Posted on 18/04/2013
, work completed 18/04/2013
Recommended
Which? Local Review
I had put my foot though the loft ceiling and needed it fixed. Chris gave me a quote based on a photo I emailed him. He came on time to do the job, got on with it without fuss, compltted it satisfactorily, cleared up after himself. He also did a bit of extra work (finishing off something I had previously attempted) without charging extra. Can't ask for more.
jd2387
Posted on 13/10/2012
, work completed 13/10/2012
Recommended
Which? Local Review
Chris plastered 4 ceilings in my daughters' newly acquired flat and sealed up an old fireplace. His work was excellent and he was very accommodating with time slots fitting in with other tradesmen. Two of them took Chris's cards as they were impressed with his work. Good value for money.
Brian Bulgin
Posted on 04/09/2012
, work completed 04/09/2012
Recommended
Which? Local Review
Chris hacked off the old plaster to brick and then re-plastered our staircase and hallways. He then re-decorated for us. He did an excellent job, with great attention to finish. We plan to use him again.
ascreenname
Posted on 09/01/2012
, work completed 09/01/2012
Recommended
Which? Local Review
Chris spent a full day re-skimming the plaster on a part of our kitchen that had seen better days, including adding beading around the window and door. He was helpful with our questions and carried out his work professionally and to a very high standard. We were very pleased with the end result and would consider him excellent value for money. One point to note is that it took a while to get Chris to come to us as he was busy with other work commitments so you might want to give him plenty of notice.
jsieder
Posted on 04/06/2011
, work completed 04/06/2011
Recommended
Which? Local Review
Chris did a great job, with the whole of the bungalow, would use Chris again, would recommend for a good job done.
Ashdown
Posted on 20/05/2011
, work completed 20/05/2011
Recommended
Which? Local Review
Chris plastered and painted a wall that had been damaged by water. He did an excellent job, was fast, efficient and very tidy. He charged me a competitive rate and he is a nice and polite chap that I would recommend
Shai
Posted on 10/02/2011
, work completed 10/02/2011
Recommended
Which? Local Review
Chris did a very good job, was very helpful and offered unbiased advice and cleaned up at the end of every day. The price was very reasonable. I would not hesitate to use him again.
nods
Posted on 08/02/2011
, work completed 08/02/2011
Recommended
Which? Local Review
We used Chris to replaster various rooms in our house. He was very accommodating when he came to quote, waiting for an hour or so when we had other tradesmen looking at other jobs. The work itself was carried out to a high standard and, as others have said, he was able to add on bits and pieces of extra work which cropped along the way. Incredibly good value for money.
backpack
Posted on 08/01/2011
, work completed 08/01/2011
Recommended
Which? Local Review
Chris plastered our back bedroom recently and did an excellent job. Due to my own incompetence I only asked him to do half the room at first. When I realised the mistake Chris was really understanding and slotted the additional work in as soon as possible, gave us a very good price and sorted everything with the minimum of fuss. The work was to a high standard, he kept the house really tidy and we would definitely recommend him.
sholdcroft
Posted on 24/10/2010
, work completed 24/10/2010
Recommended
Which? Local Review
We just used Active Plastering for quite a big job in our flat including plastering newly constructed walls, areas where walls were removed, fiddly bits of ceiling, boxed in beams and blocked up doorways and new doorway openings. Chris provided a detailed quote and did a really great job, making sure everything looked perfect and patching up other holes and irregularities as he went, which was really helpful. We are really pleased with his work and definitely recommend Active Plastering.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
Posted on 10/10/2010
, work completed 10/10/2010
Recommended
Which? Local Review
The quote received from Active Plastering was very competitive, and we found them to be efficient and professional, completing the skimming of our dining room walls to a high standard.
flossie22
Posted on 25/08/2010
, work completed 25/08/2010
Recommended
Which? Local Review
I had started to redecorate my spare room, and when I removed the wallpaper the plaster was in places crumbling and others blown. My problem was we were expecting guests in 2 weeks time. I got in touch with Chris having explained the situation, within 2 days he had looked at the job, provided a written quote and started work. Within 5 days of contacting him the wall was re-plastered, to a very high standard. He made sure that the dust etc was kept to a minimum clearing up both in the room and the adjoining hallway. I would certainly recommend him.
J1m
Posted on 27/07/2010
, work completed 27/07/2010
Recommended
Which? Local Review
Required kitchen walls to be skimmed to accept new tiles as a result of damage caused by self-removal of old tiles. Trader came next day after phoning and immediately emailed quotation and confirmed could do job following week over two days. Arrived on time. Very courteous, tidy and professional.
NigelHoare
Posted on 16/06/2009
, work completed 16/06/2009
Recommended
Which? Local Review
I used Active Plastering to repair a ceiling and stairway. They are efficient, reliable and keep you posted of progress. Sal is easygoing and hardworking, they come and do the work when they say and no messing you about. Their work is professional, they are thorough and keep your home clean. Very good price, it was half of other quotes I got. A breath of fresh air after the unreliable trades men I had used in the past. Definitely recommend and would use again.
mei
Posted on 06/09/2008
, work completed 06/09/2008
Recommended
Which? Local Review
Very hard worker and excellent and clean finish, they kept thier time and date. We strongly recommend them.
tako
Posted on 09/05/2008
, work completed 09/05/2008
Recommended
Which? Local Review
I have used Active Platering and recomended them to friends, they are hardworking, friendly and do an excellent job at a reasonable rate.
SunrayGarden
Posted on 03/08/2007
, work completed 03/08/2007
Recommended