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J A McMillan Coving & Cornice Specialist

9.98/10

Colchester, Essex

Checkatrade member since September 2017
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Services

  • Artexing
  • Coving
  • Plaster Mouldings

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9.98 /10

Based on 19 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.95

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (139)

  • 10

    Brilliant 👍

    Posted 1 week ago

    This is the third time we have used James, and if needed will definitely use again!! Have already recommended him to our daughter! Work is completed to a VERY high standard and the results are perfect!! Very tidy, knowledgeable in his profession. Very reasonable in costs too. Would recommend to family and friends with a clear and confident review 👍
    Job location: CM8
  • Nicole H
    10

    Coving removal and new coving put up

    Posted 20 March

    James was fab! Great communication and the quality of his work is great! He is tidy and efficient and great price too, five stars all round!
    Job location: CM7
  • 10

    Great Contractor

    Posted 29 January

    Great experence from start to finish. Were appointed to repair some out of production coving ithat had been water damaged n my property. Matched the existing perfectly.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO2
  • Mark W
    10

    How things should.

    Posted 12 January

    Great job, fast response, good communication, prompt arrival, good price, quality job. Happily recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SS7
  • Doug M
    10

    Reliable great tradesman

    Posted 04 December 2025

    Easy to deal with. Turned up perfectly on time. Very organised. Very clean. Will use again
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SS9
  • Sean M
    10

    Would highly recommend!

    Posted 06 November 2025

    Extremely happy with the finished result. James installed cornice in the living room and was very professional and clean. Perfect installation and he was very time efficient.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM2

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Company Info

Owner

Mr James McMillan

Sole Trader

9 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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Hi my names James McMillan, I'm a coving and fibrous cornice specialist we make all types of fibrous cornice so can supply and install.


I am an Artex expert and sole trader working in Essex and surrounding areas.


I have been in the industry for over 28 years carrying out domestic and commercial work.


I do all coving works from Gyproc to handmade Fibrous Cornice and 3D Fibrous panels along with Skirting and Architrave's


No job to small from a bathroom to 100 new homes.


Thank you for looking.

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