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Plastering across the UK
Plastering for homes, landlords, builders and commercial premises across the UK. Tell us what needs doing, send photos if you have them, and request a clear quote.
What this work involves
Our team handles plastering from preparation through to the finished surface. Get walls and ceilings flat, sound and ready to decorate. Every job starts with a look at the surface you actually have, rather than an assumption about it.
Where we work
This is a service we offer nationally, subject to the size and timing of the job.
What is included
Work of this type usually covers:
- Skimming
- Float and set
- Plasterboarding
- Ceilings
- Patching and repairs
- Beads and reveals
Typical jobs
Typical jobs of this kind:
- Full house plastering
- Single room
- Extension finish
- Repairs after electrics or plumbing
- Artex ceiling overboard
- Skimming
- Float and set
- Plasterboarding
Preparation and process
Most of the quality of a finished surface comes from what happens before the final coat.
- Check surface soundness
- Remove failed plaster
- Seal or bond surfaces
- Backing coat where needed
- Finish coat
- Clear up and inspect
Materials used depend on the substrate and finish: Multi-finish, Bonding, Hardwall and Plasterboard.
Suitable properties
Suitable property types include:
- Terraced house
- Semi-detached house
- Detached house
- Flat
- New build
- Extension
Problems this solves
Issues we are usually called out for:
- Blown or hollow plaster
- Cracks and holes
- Uneven patched walls
- Artex ceilings
- Damage after first-fix work
Plastering for walls and ceilings that are ready to decorate
Good plastering is mostly invisible — you notice it only when light rakes across a wall and shows every ripple the previous trowel left behind. We plaster whole houses, single rooms, extensions, reconfigured layouts and repairs, working to a flat, closed finish that takes paint evenly first time.
That covers skimming over existing surfaces, plasterboarding and skimming new stud or ceiling work, and float-and-set on bare masonry. Which of those a room needs is decided by what's on the wall now and how sound it is, not by whichever is quickest.
What plastering work covers
- Skimming — a thin finish coat over sound existing plaster or new board to give a flat, paintable surface
- Float and set — a backing coat plus finish on bare brick or block, used after old plaster is removed
- Plasterboarding — boarding out studwork, ceilings and dot-and-dab to masonry, then skimming
- Patching and repairs — filling in after electrics, plumbing, removed fireplaces, doorways and old fixings
- Ceilings — overboarding tired or artex ceilings and skimming to a flat finish
- Beads and reveals — external corners, window reveals and stop ends detailed so edges stay crisp
We also say when plastering is the wrong answer: a wall with active damp or a failed surface behind it needs the cause dealt with first, otherwise fresh plaster fails in the same places.
Preparation and what we need from you
Preparation decides the finish. Loose or blown plaster is removed rather than skimmed over, dusty surfaces are sealed so the finish coat doesn't dry too fast, and shiny or previously painted surfaces need a bonding treatment to give the plaster something to grip.
Before we start it helps if furniture is moved out or into the middle of the room, curtains and blinds are taken down, and anything fragile is put somewhere else. Floors and remaining items are covered by us. If electrics or plumbing are being moved, they should be first-fixed before plastering — chasing walls afterwards means patching a finished surface.
Plastering questions
Can you plaster over existing plaster?
Yes, where the existing surface is sound and well bonded — that's what skimming is for. If it sounds hollow, is crumbling, or has blown away from the masonry, it comes off first and the wall is re-backed, otherwise the new finish fails with the old one.
Can existing plaster be repaired instead of replaced?
Often, yes. Localised damage — cracks, holes, a removed fireplace, chased-in cables — can be cut out and made good, then blended in. Whole-wall replacement is for surfaces that have failed across the area rather than in patches.
Can you plaster over artex?
Usually the ceiling is overboarded or the surface is treated and skimmed. Which route we recommend depends on the depth of the pattern and the condition of the ceiling behind it.
How long does a room take?
A single room is commonly a day or two of work depending on size, whether ceilings are included, and how much backing coat is needed. Drying time before decorating is separate and depends on ventilation and thickness.
What preparation is required?
Rooms should be as clear as possible, first-fix electrics and plumbing done, and any damp problems resolved beforehand. We cover floors and remaining furniture and remove waste at the end.
Related services
Related work we also carry out:
Common questions
Where do you work?
We work across the UK on plastering, subject to the size and timing of the job.
How much does plastering cost?
We do not publish a fixed price, because cost depends on the size of the area, the condition of the existing surface, access and the finish you want. We give a written quote after assessing the job rather than an estimate that changes later.
Is there anything you do not cover?
We do not carry out damp-proofing, electrical or plumbing first-fix work.
How long does the work take?
It depends on the area and how much preparation is needed, and drying time between coats cannot be shortened safely. We give a realistic timescale with the quote instead of a generic figure.
Repair vs replace?
This depends on the property, so we would rather answer it properly once we have seen the surface than give a general answer that may not apply to your job.
Plastering over existing plaster?
This depends on the property, so we would rather answer it properly once we have seen the surface than give a general answer that may not apply to your job.
Do I need to move out or clear the room?
For most jobs the room needs to be clear of furniture and floor coverings protected. We will tell you exactly what to move before we arrive.
How we work
We would rather turn work down than promise a finish a surface cannot hold. Everything is quoted in writing after an assessment.
Service coverage
We work across the UK on this service, subject to job size and scheduling.
Get a quote
Tell us what needs doing and send photos if you have them. We will come back with a written quote and a realistic timescale — no obligation.
How the work is arranged
- 1
Tell us about the job
Describe the rooms, walls, ceilings or external walls that need work.
- 2
Send photos or details
Photos of the existing surface help us understand the condition before quoting.
- 3
Confirm the work required
We set out the scope, the preparation involved and the suitable options.
- 4
Receive a clear quote
You get a written quote, then we arrange the work around your schedule.
Areas we cover
Request a quote
Tell us about your plastering and we'll come back with a clear quote.
- Clear scope before work starts
- Photos welcome with your enquiry
- Domestic and commercial work
Request a free quote
Tell us what needs doing — the rooms, walls, ceilings or external walls involved — and attach photos if you have them. We'll set out the work required and come back with a clear quote.
- Domestic and commercial enquiries welcome
- Photos of the existing surface help us quote accurately
- No obligation to go ahead