Author Archives: Natalie
Medium sized wall
Low High Medium sized wall £70 £150 Skimming a single medium sized wall should be a job that an experienced plasterer can complete within a few hours. The plasterer will examine the wall and then check it for dampness or cracks before proceeding to skim it with plaster to form a smooth surface that is […]
Ceiling
Low High Ceiling £100 £200 If part of your ceiling has been damaged by cracks over time or by water damage from a bathroom above then it may not need entirely re-plastering. If there is no major damage and the ceiling is dry then an experienced plasterer will be able to apply a skim coat […]
Ceiling
Low High Ceiling £100 £200 The plaster on ceilings can often crack over time and it can also be susceptible to unsightly marks or imperfections due to flooding or water damage from bathrooms. If plaster has cracks, decaying spots or has bubbled slightly from water damage then it can usually be skimmed rather than replaced. […]
Walls
Low High Walls £200 £400 If you have plain, un-papered walls then you may find that the plaster can crack over time. This can be down to your home shifting or the plaster ageing in places or being under stress. In most cases these cracks can be filled and skimmed by an experienced plasterer rather […]
Walls and ceilings
Low High Walls and ceilings £250 £500 If you need your walls and ceiling resurfacing but they are not in a bad condition, then your builder may suggest that they simply need skimming rather than re-plastering. A plasterer can also skim new plasterboard walls or dividers to give a good finish and prepare them for […]
Water pressure problem
Low High Water pressure problem £50 £150 Localised water pressure problems in your home are usually due to a faulty pipe or fitting. So, a shower that has lost its power could have a shower head with a calcium build up. A tap that is lacking in water pressure may have the same problem with […]
Towel rail
Low High Towel rail £50 £150 If your electric heated towel rail is not warming your towels or the bathroom, then a qualified electrician should be able to assess and diagnose and repair the problem for you. It could be a wiring problem, a fuse, or the heating element itself, so your electrician will test […]
Toilet
Low High Toilet £300 £350 Most problems with your toilet that require a tradesman to be called out are due to clogging or defective flush mechanisms. But there can also be cosmetic or practical problems with your toilet that are due to a cracked or chipped toilet bowl. In most cases your plumber or bathroom […]
Tiling
Low High Tiling £50 £200 Bathroom tiling is usually fairly solid, but you can find the odd crack appearing in your tiles over the years. This can be due to age or wear and tear, or it can be down to the way that a part tile has been cut to be placed around a […]
Shaver socket
Low High Shaver socket £50 £100 Having a faulty shaver socket in the bathroom can be the result of ageing parts in the socket or simply a case of wires coming loose. It is always worth getting an electrician in to have a look at the socket, especially if it gets warm when in use. […]