# Philstop

Philstop is a builder in New Zealand. Rated 0.2/5 from 392 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 41/100

10 reviews in the last year.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoCowboys | 5.0/5 | 80 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 392 cross-checked total above._

Most recent review: 2 months ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Punctual (mentioned in 35% of reviews we've read)
- Quality of work (mentioned in 26% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "We hired Phil for some plastering work in our laundry room, bedroom and hallway. He gave us a reasonably priced quote and was very prompt in starting the job. He was a pleasure to have working in the house - respectful, friendly and cleaned up as he went along. We're really happy with the quality of Phil's work and would recommend his services to anyone requiring a plasterer. :slight_smile:"
> — Jenny (5.0, via NoCowboys)

> "Phil was awesome, completed the job over the Christmas break when no one else was available, had great communication throughout and arrived on time. Completed the work to a very high standard. Would definitely use Phil again!!"
> — Jamie (5.0, via NoCowboys)

> "I hired Phil to carry out plastering work for a kitchen renovation. Phil turned up when stated and carried out all work meticulously. Phil would check and confirm a day prior to arriving and completed the work in exactly the timeframe that was discussed. I have no hesitation in recommending Phil if you was an honest hard working plasterer."
> — Paul (5.0, via NoCowboys)

## Trades
Builder

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 392 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies Office status: unknown
- Evidence held from: NoCowboys

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Never pay a large deposit up front — agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow — both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- In New Zealand, restricted building work must be carried out or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner, and all electrical, plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying by a licensed tradesperson (EWRB for electricians, PGDB for plumbers and gasfitters) — check the public register before you hire.
- For residential building work of $30,000 or more you are legally entitled to a written contract and a disclosure statement setting out the trader's skills, licences and insurance — ask for both before work starts.

## Contact
- Phone: 0274 992 251

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