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Galloway Polishing Ltd

10/10

Potters Bar

Checkatrade member since September 2020
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Services

  • Antique Restoration
  • French Polisher
  • Garden Furniture Restoration
  • Emergency Furniture Repair / Restoration Service

Customer Reviews

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10 /10

Based on 11 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (57)

  • 10

    Works to staircase

    Posted 03 October

    Amazing experience! Josh was a joy to work with and did an amazing job on my staircase. Will be using him for all future jobs and have recommended him to others already. Highly recommend !!!!
    Job location: NW11
  • 10

    If you need an expert French Polisher, call Josh

    Posted 23 September

    Highly professional French Polisher. Part of our timber flooring had mysteriously turned black, which may have been a manufacturing error. Josh examined the affected boards, performed his magic, and now it is as good as new. Thank you
    Job location: SW11
  • 10

    Kitchen Work Surface Restoration

    Posted 23 June

    Brilliant job done, surfaces looks brand new. Really helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely going to use again to keep them looking pristine. Before and after photos don't really do it justice!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: HP16
  • 10

    Oak worktop refurbishment

    Posted 02 May

    Josh did a fantastic job sanding and polishing our oak kitchen worktops. Years of use had left worn patches and stains and the original Danish oil had discoloured and looked orange. He sanded it back, taking care to protect our hob and sink, and applied lacquer with a matte finish making it look more natural. All the stains and worn patches have gone ✨ We are really happy with the results 🙌 Would highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: AL2
  • 10

    Staircase French Polish

    Posted 07 March

    Amazing results and better than new finish - also a really nice person to have working
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: HP22
  • 10

    Renovating teak furniture

    Posted 03 March

    Josh was reliable, communicated well, and the work was carried out to a high standard. We were happy with the result
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EN4

Photos

Oak handrail stained dark blue, white added into the grain to match treads+39

Company Info

Owner

Mr Josh Galloway

Ltd Company

5 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree Estimates24 Hour Call-outInsurance Work UndertakenCards Accepted

Hi there, I'm Josh. I've been a French polisher since 2005.


My uncle took me on as an apprentice from the age of 16 and taught me everything there is to do with wood. Not only specialising in hand finishing but with also sanding and re-finishing floors.

I love my job, I’m very passionate with what I do and look forward to each job I take on to give the client exactly what they want and more.

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