Essential Plastering Services
Colchester
Checkatrade member since February 20205
Services
- Dry Lining
- Flat Ceilings
- Plastering
- Skimming
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.87 /10
Based on 10 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.8
Reliability
10
Communication
9.8
Reviews (73)
10 Would definitely recommend Darren from Essential Plastering
Posted 4 days ago
Darren from Essential Plastering plastered two ceilings and a fireplace for me. Darren turned up exactly when he said he would, was really tidy, and most importantly the finish was excellent. Really pleased would definitely recommend him.Verified reviewerJob location: CO3- CColin B
10 plaster repair
Posted 05 September 2025
Very prompt and efficient service. recommendedVerified reviewerJob location: CO6Response from Essential Plastering Services
Thank you for the review. Darren Essential Plastering Services
10 plaster ceiling
Posted 16 August 2025
great communication, competitive quote, completed the job promptly and to a high standard. And a great guy. highly recommended.Verified reviewerJob location: CO6Response from Essential Plastering Services
Thank you for the review. Darren Essential Plastering Services
9.33 Reliable, knowledgeable and respectful.
Posted 11 July 2025
Darren & Scott were respectful of my flat and were pleasant to be around. Darren gave his thoughts on the original job and in the end, he brought up some excellent points. He recommended and called a sparky to help remove a radiator and close it off same day so that he could plaster the wall. There was one issue re: the agreed quoted price and the request for payment but this was resolved the next day with the quoted price standing. Would happily use Essential Plastering Services again.Verified reviewerJob location: CO410 Great job
Posted 09 July 2025
Darren and his team have done a few jobs for me and won’t hesitate to recommend them to others or use their services again in the future.Verified reviewerJob location: CO110 plaster a couple of ceilings and walls
Posted 19 June 2025
Darren was a pleasure to deal with, responsive and professional. Great work, fair price would highly recommend. Will be using again, thanks Darren.Verified reviewerJob location: CO3
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Darren Watson
Sole Trader
6 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
Hi, I’m Darren from Essential Plastering Services based in central Colchester.
We are a family run business, providing plastering services to Colchester homes for 15 years.
We cover all aspects of plastering work - mainly domestic, but commercial too.
We can help with everything from new builds, to extensions and loft conversions. We also specialise in plaster boarding ceilings, plaster over artex giving a smooth finish, as well as ceiling repairs after leaks or electrical installations.
We are also highly experienced with the preparation of kitchens and bathrooms, before installation and external rendering.
Our work is carried out to a high-quality finish, treating your home as if it’s our own.
Im tidy, efficient and happy to work with you every step of the way.
No job is too big or small.
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