Wall skimming
Creating a smooth finish over suitable existing plaster, boards or prepared surfaces.
Local plasterers
For skimming, repairs, rendering and new plaster finishes, describe the surfaces once and compare suitable plasterers.
Common jobs
Plastering results depend heavily on substrate condition and preparation, so tell the plasterer what is currently on the wall or ceiling.
Creating a smooth finish over suitable existing plaster, boards or prepared surfaces.
Skimming ceilings, including repaired or newly boarded areas.
Repairing cracks, damaged patches and areas affected by previous work.
Internal or external render systems where suitable for the property and substrate.
Before you request quotes
A clear brief helps local professionals judge whether the job suits them and makes the responses easier for you to compare.
Old plaster, plasterboard, brick, paint and damaged surfaces can need different preparation.
Active moisture or structural movement should be understood before cosmetic plastering starts.
Ask whether protection, bonding, beads, boarding and disposal are included.
How it works
Choose Plasterers, add the postcode and describe the work. Suitable local professionals can then express interest.
Give the postcode and enough practical detail for professionals to understand what you need.
Up to three suitable local professionals can respond about the work.
Compare profiles, genuine verified reviews and quotes. There is no obligation to hire.
Questions
Open the quote form, enter the postcode where the work is needed and describe the job. Suitable local professionals can then express interest.
Explain what you need done, when you would like it completed and any access, property or product details that could affect the work. Useful photos can help where relevant.
Up to three interested local professionals can get in touch about the same job.
No. Posting the job is free for homeowners and there is no obligation to hire. Compare your options and proceed only if one suits you.
Local guides
Browse our published local pages for location-specific information and quote options.
Post the job once, hear from interested local professionals and compare your options before deciding who to hire.