Plastering and Skimming Services in London
Good plastering is the foundation of every decorated room. We plaster and skim walls and ceilings across London — from skimming over tired surfaces to full replastering after building work, damp treatment or the removal of old finishes.
What the service can include
- Skimming over existing plaster and plasterboard
- Plasterboard installation (dry lining) to walls and ceilings
- Full replastering of damaged or blown plaster
- Patch repairs after electrical, plumbing or structural work
- External render repairs and small rendering works
Suitable projects
- Finishing walls after extensions and alterations
- Smoothing artexed or textured ceilings
- Repairing damage after leak or damp repairs
- Preparing rental properties for redecoration
How the work runs
- 1
Enquiry and site visit
Tell us about the work. For most projects we arrange a visit to see the property and discuss what you need.
- 2
Quotation
We agree the scope, materials and price with you in writing before any work starts.
- 3
Planning and scheduling
We agree a start date and sequence of work, and order materials in good time.
- 4
The work
Preparation, installation or construction, and finishing, carried out tidily and with respect for your home.
- 5
Handover
We walk through the finished work with you, clear up and make sure you are happy before we leave.
What can affect the quotation
- The areas to be plastered and their approximate sizes
- The condition of the existing surfaces
- Whether old finishes such as artex need covering or removing
- Access and whether the rooms are furnished
Materials and finish options
- Multi-finish skim coats for a smooth, paintable surface
- Tapered-edge or square-edge plasterboard systems
- Moisture-resistant board for bathrooms and kitchens
- Bonding and backing coats where surfaces need building up
Exclusions and specialist requirements
New plaster needs time to dry before decorating — typically several days to a few weeks depending on thickness and ventilation. Where damp has caused the damage, the source of the damp must be resolved first or the new plaster will fail. Artex applied before the mid-1980s can contain asbestos and may need testing before disturbance.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you skim over artex?
- Usually, yes — the artex is scraped back and skimmed over. Older artex may contain asbestos, in which case we advise on testing before any disturbance.
- How soon can I paint new plaster?
- Once it has dried fully — the surface turns from dark to pale. A mist coat of diluted emulsion is then applied before the finish coats.
- Do you do small patch repairs?
- Yes — we happily take on smaller repairs, such as making good after electricians or plumbers, as well as full rooms.
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