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Sole trader company taking care of total residential needs from small jobs to total refurbs ,extention and loft conversions.
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Great job: he is fast and reliable. Also: very friendly. Highly recommended
15 years experience in painting and decorating.Attention to details from the start of your project right through to the end
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Vasil has worked so hard to refresh our flat which was looking terrible after being rented out for a few years. He has great attention to detail and made sure he did the best job he could, as quickly as possible. We are thrilled with the results. Vasil keep us up to date with progress and costs. He stuck to budget and was mindful of the price of materials. We will definitely use Vasil again.
All work is covered by a 12 month guarantee.
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Great job, done quickly! Will definitely use again!
A local honest and reliable company that always puts the customer first. The work we complete is commercial and residential building alterations and renovations. We provide a competitive and affordable service
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Wes has simply amazing, explained every part of the bathroom renovation and worked really hard on our bathroom. It looks absolutely beautiful and we are so happy with everything. We would recommend Wes to anybody, A completely honest, genuine and trustworthy guy! Thank you so much Wes.
Here at Driftwood we aim to create high end work, within budget and on time. Whether you need a nice new front door, your bedroom painted or your dream kitchen fitted; no job is too big or small. We have the skill and knowledge to fulfil your needs and requirements. Here is a list of some of the services we provide... Loft and Garage Conversions Kitchens Bathrooms Doors Timber floors Property Maintenance Plastering G.R.P Flat roofs Fascia and Soffits Decorating Fencing and Decking
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Scott's a very friendly guy, did a really great job for us and was eager to help and solve problems with ease, will definitely use him again, and would confidently recommend him to friends and neighbours
we are a family run business that specialises in repair and replacement of roofs fascia soffits gutters we also clean fascias and gutters and cover general property maintenance
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Christopher Reed arrived promptly, surveyed the job, explained what he would do, what materials he would use and gave an acceptable quote. He arrived promptly to do the work, and cleaned up thoroughly when finished. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
Plumber with over 12 years experience, available for call outs, high quality bathroom installations, alternative heating systems, commercial installations.
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Aaron took the job at very short notice and turned up on time. He completed within the agreed timescale, and everything was left tidy. He gave us a guarantee on the work and said any problems to contact him. He is a very friendly and helpful plumber and I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
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Good job, completed on time and tidied up afterwards. Will definitely use again.
We are a property maintenance company that offers full range. Electrics, painting, gardening, and anything else with the house. Fully insured and have CAD Electrics as our qualified electrician.
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prompt, efficient, polite and courteous. Job done at a fair price. many thanks dean.
General Building company that provides honest and guaranteed works done to a hight standard on completion on every project that I'm involved
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Highly recommended. Luis did an amazing job for me, on time and at a good price. He initially responded to my callout for a painter but I quickly discovered he is multi-skilled including being an excellent tiler and carpenter. I soon got him onto many other jobs and he has now transformed my flat. He took great care and was happy to offer excellent solutions for things I didn't know how to deal with. I couldn't be more pleased and will certainly call him again if I need more work done.
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Plasterers & Renderers - what you need to know
A good plasterer can give your walls a smooth finish, whether it’s covering up the brickwork of a load-bearing wall, or if it’s to cover the plasterboard of an internal wall. Once done the wall will be damp-proofed and ready for decorating - and of course, a good plasterer will do it in record time.
What a plasterer can help with
- Solid plastering (applying wet finishes to surfaces and putting protective coverings like pebble-dash on outside walls).
- Fibrous plastering (creating ornamental plasterwork like ceiling roses, cornices and architraves).
- Dry lining (fixing internal plasterboard or wallboard partitions).
- Skimming (covering plaster with a flawlessly smooth surface for decoration).
- Rendering (protecting or brightening brickwork, adding a modern layer of plaster to the wall, or simply repairing or replacing current renders, such as stucco finishes).
They can also create ornamental plastering to give your home a rustic or decorative feel. Their skills stretch to putting up internal plasterboard and wallboard partitions - great for when you need to create a new room or space in your home.
If you have a modern home then plastering and skimming should be a simple task for any experienced plasterer.
In period or suburban properties, the walls can be made from brick or even concrete, and the plaster may be applied direct to the walls rather than to plasterboard.
In older properties you may not be after the smooth finish we’re used to in modern homes, so you could go for a lime plaster instead that gives a more rustic look. If you have an older home, or one that’s listed, then you should always let the plasterer know first so they can take this into account.
The cost of the job will depend on the size of the room and how much work needs to be done in terms of preparation and finishing. If you have very deteriorated plaster on your walls, or damp plaster work on the ceiling that needs to be removed, then you’ll probably need the old plaster to come off and an entirely new plasterboard fitted.
Costs for common plasterer jobs
Plastering and skimming in a modern property - per room
| Some typical jobs | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Walls and ceilings, plaster only | £370 | £675 |
| Walls and ceilings, with skim finish | £495 | £925 |
| Ceiling, plaster only | £115 | £265 |
| Ceiling, with skim finish | £165 | £365 |
| Walls, plaster only | £280 | £540 |
| Walls, with skim finish | £380 | £740 |
Plastering and skimming in a period or suburban property
| Some typical jobs | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Walls and ceilings, plaster only | £470 | £875 |
| Walls and ceilings, with skim finish | £595 | £1,125 |
| Ceiling, plaster only | £125 | £325 |
| Ceiling, with skim finish | £175 | £425 |
| Walls, plaster only | £360 | £700 |
| Walls, skim finish | £460 | £900 |
Rendering an outside wall
| Some typical jobs | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Outside wall, excluding scaffolding | £280 | £540 |
Skimming a whole room
| Some typical jobs | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Walls and ceilings | £250 | £500 |
| Walls | £200 | £400 |
| Ceiling | £100 | £200 |
Insurance for plastering work
Like most trades who are working on your home, they’ll need public liability insurance to protect you against any damage that could potentially happen.
Planning permission for plastering jobs
You’ll also need to check planning permission if your home is a listed building or if it’s in a conservation area. Your plasterer or builder should be able to advise on these issues.
Building regulations for plasterers
If a render covers a substantial part of the exterior of your property, your plasterer will need to comply with building regulations.
Questions you should ask a plasterer
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- How long have they been trading for?
- How long will the work take?
- Does the room need to be cleared and is this something they can help with?
- Will the room be usable immediately after the work or does it need to dry? If it needs to dry, for how long?
See the latest questions that homeowners have been asking plasterers.
Plastering ideas
Check out our top 5 plastering jobs you can tackle before you move into a new place. Want some decorative plastering ideas? Then have a look at these walls and ceiling features. Finally, here’s some practical advice on assessing your walls before decorating.
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