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The home specialist

9.96/10

Chigwell, Essex

Checkatrade member since September 2025

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Services

  • Artexing
  • Coving
  • Dry Lining
  • Flat Ceilings
  • Insulated Rendering
  • K Rend
  • Lath Plastering
  • Lime Plastering
  • Liquid Screeding
  • Monocouche Rendering
  • Pebble Dashing / Rough Casting
  • Plaster Mouldings
  • Plastering
  • Polished Plastering
  • Rendering
  • Screeding
  • Skimming
  • Spray Rendering
  • Tape & Jointing
  • Waterproof Plasterer

Customer Reviews

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9.96 /10

Based on 9 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

9.89

Reviews (9)

  • Bill O
    10

    Excellent Trader

    Posted 22 October

    The communication with the trader was excellent and always helpful and accommodating. The trader carried out the work with dedication, excellence and pride in the outcome. Always taking pains to keep things tidy and showing respect to the homeowner. Job satisfaction was 100%. I would heartily recommend this trader.
    Job location: IG3
  • Lucia S
    10

    Quick and professional, would recommend

    Posted 21 October

    Really quick and professional work done by George. We only asked for one wall plastered but may consider getting him back to do the rest of the room! He also helped fill a hole I found and didnt charge any more.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RM7
  • Sev H
    10

    Plaster door frame and fit door lining/frame

    Posted 28 September

    George came to plaster a pretty badly damaged doorway which was knocked back to the brickwork. Despite the doorframe being slightly twisted and the doorway being in a bad way George did a fantastic job. The job was neat and tidy. George was polite, well mannered and communicated on what and how he was going to do it. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who requires tricky plastering jobs.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: IG5
  • 9.67

    Great service

    Posted 17 September

    Plastered our whole house and completed a loft conversion for us back in December. Was very fairly priced and an excellent service. We were so happy with the results and they kept us updated on time frames and works all the way through. Would use again and would definitely recommend
    Job location: IG10
  • 10

    Renovation works

    Posted 16 September

    We hired him to do some renovation works at our home and was very pleased with is standard of work and cleanliness plus was alway their to job was completed which is rear now days lol will defo be using again
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: IG7
  • 10

    Cheap professional and top quality will use again

    Posted 16 September

    Recently had my full kitchen done and after seeing results kept on to do full top floor verry good prices compared to what I was quoted els were 10/10 yer professional and well managerd young man
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM19

Company Info

Owner

Mr George Mcfarlane

Sole Trader

Member since 2025

VAT Registered

No

Here at The Home Specialist, we take pride in delivering a smooth finish every time. With years of hands-on experience in all aspects of plastering, our friendly and reliable team is committed to high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.


Whether you’re looking for a full room re-skim, ceiling repairs, rendering, or decorative plastering, we provide a clean, efficient, and professional service tailored to your needs. No job is too big or too small.


We believe in clear communication, fair pricing, and leaving every site as tidy as we found it. Most of our work comes through recommendations, which we’re proud to say reflects the care and attention we put into every project.


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