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Excellent job and excellent communication, thank you very much!
Fix plaster wall that I accidentally damaged
£50
Great work, will hire again. Not only fixed the shelf but reinforced it to make it more weight-bearing. Thank you, Ivanas.
Repair plasterboard hole and re-attach shelves
£150
Rob did such a great job by sanding down and replastering our wall! He was so neat and tidy and so professional with his work. Have arranged to do some more work with him as was so pleased with his work! Highly recommend him!
Preparing a wall for painting, Fix plaster , levelling and sanding
£150
Great service. Would recommend
Fix plasterboard on the wall
£120
Quick and efficient job.
Minor Wall repair plastering around newly installed light switch
£120
All work done to a good standard
Repair plaster where tiles have been removed +plaster new stud wall.
£750
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This can take as little as a few hours to at most a couple of weeks. The time it will take can depend on the severity of the damage and the complexity of the repairs. In some cases, temperature and humidity are also factors as these can affect how fast each layer of filler, adhesive or new plaster dries. You can ask your Tasker for an estimate of how long it may take to do these repairs.
Only if you have a good reason to do so, such as if it’s coming off in large pieces, it’s not advisable to remove old plaster. Old plaster in your home is often of a higher quality than most other materials (like drywall), and you can lose its soundproofing and mould-inhibiting benefits. This is also laborious and time-consuming, and therefore costly, so you may want to hire an expert to repair and restore your plaster instead.
It sure can! Old plaster that’s restored can increase your home’s historical authenticity. If yours is a Victorian-era home, don’t remove any of the plaster - this is very sturdy, buyers expect it to have it, and you may get a higher appraisal than other homes on the market. Should you build a new home, try using as much plaster as possible to make it more durable, require less maintenance and make your home more valuable.
Efflorescence is the appearance of white crystalline material after the plaster has dried. This is caused by soluble salts present within the wall or ceiling or present in the water, lime, sand or other material used to make the plaster. This can be unsightly and make it difficult (if not impossible) for any paint to stick to the surface. You can remedy this by washing and dry-brushing the surface until no more crystalline material appears.
Yes, absolutely. Just remember that you can’t paint plaster that has only recently been repaired and dried right away. New plaster can be dry to the touch after about 1 to 2 days, but it may not be completely dry deep down! As plaster absorbs moisture, it can make a fresh coat of paint peel off after it’s dry. To be sure, let the plaster dry for about 4 to 6 weeks, then apply and smooth the primer or paint.
Most cracks on plaster are due to age. Over the years, plaster can separate from its lath and show up as cracks on the surface - this is cosmetic damage and can be fixed. But if plaster cracks are diagonal or jagged and measure more than 6 millimetres in width, this can be a sign of a more severe problem. These can be signs of a shifted foundation or deteriorated or collapsed wood beams due to termites; you may hire pest control to inspect.
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What does a plaster repair service include?
Plaster repair services include everything needed to get your wall looking brand new again, whether it’s patching up a hole, covering a scratch, or replacing a section of the plaster. Your plaster repairer will bring their own supplies with them to complete the repair and clean up after themselves when they’re done. Here are some of the most common plaster repairs:
Hole repairs
Plasterboard and gyprock hole repairs are among the most commonly requested plaster fixes. First, your plaster repair expert will need to prepare the damaged area to be repaired. They’ll lay down a plastic sheet on the ground to protect the flooring below before inspecting the damage. If there’s any loose or crumbling plaster, they’ll use a utility knife to scrape it away. They’ll always check for any hidden cables and pipes in your wall before making any cuts if they need to. Your repair person will then use an adhesive mesh patch to cover up the wall, allowing a couple of centimetres overhang on either side. Next, they’ll apply a quick-setting filler, using a putty knife to push it through the mesh and cover up any gaps. They’ll smooth this over before leaving it to dry. Then they’ll sand the area smooth. Your repairer may repeat this process and add an extra layer of putty if needed.
Plaster crack repairs
Small holes, dents, and cracks in plaster can be repaired using plaster filler to close up any gaps. Your repairer will wait for this to dry before applying a topcoat of compound. Once dry, they’ll blend this with the surrounding wall using sandpaper. It’ll be ready to paint around 24 hours later.
Cornice repairs
Cornice repairs can be a complex process, depending on whether you have simple, curved cornices or complex, ornate cornices. If it’s a straightforward repair to fix a crack or hole, your repair person may simply use plaster filler and smooth this into the surface using a putty knife before sanding. However, ornate cornices can require more work to ensure the shape or pattern is maintained in the repair. This will often involve using a chisel to carefully shape the repair work. Alternatively, your cornices may have just lifted away from the ceiling or wall. In that case, your repair person may be able to patch up the gap using filler.
Recent Plaster Repair tasks
Fix plasterboard roof in bathroom
£75
Lower Bitchet, Kent
18th Nov 2024
A square of plasterboard was removed from the roof of a bathroom to access some pipework above. This now needs to be replaced, with new plasterboard and be made good and ready for painting. Within the area to be replaced, there is a hole for one downlight needed. The hole is 750 * 800, and the plasterboard is 1inch (25mm) thick. The existing plasterboard looks like 2 x 12.5mm boards together. Price to include labour and materials by the Tasker (plasterboard, putty / plaster etc.).
Repair plaster and install hatch for access to pipework
£100
Paddington, Greater London, W2
31st Oct 2024
Install hatch eg plywood; make good regarding broken plaster; push back washing machine and reinstall kitchen plinth.
Small painting task. Paint over plaster repaired and boxing in.
£100
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
25th Oct 2024
Small paint task, painting over plaster repair and replaced boxing.
Help to repair plasterboard
£150
Bow Common, Greater London
24th Oct 2024
Various holes in 14mm plasterboard to be repaired: 2 x 6cm diameter holes in ceiling Hole in wall 26cm x 7cm Remove blank mounting box and repair hole 2 x electric wires (already made safe) to be pushed back into void and holes repaired
Gokhan was very efficient and completed the tasks quickly and to a high standard.
Repair plaster on interior rooms and kitchen ceiling
£200
Blackrod, Greater Manchester
13th Oct 2024
Some walls have damaged plaster due to removal of skirting boards, kitchen has had French doors installed and needs plaster repair. Bathroom wall needs attention.4 radiators need chasing filled.
DIY Jobs - repair plaster crack, change plug, reseal bath etc.
£200
Eltham, Greater London
3rd Oct 2024
Have a series of DIY jobs we don't have time for Replace a plug socket Reseal the bath Repair a crack in the kitchen plaster Repair a ceiling round hole made from electricians
Ceiling plaster repair job
£150
Ealing, Greater London
8th Sep 2024
I need someone tomorrow repair/plaster the bathroom ceiling as pictured quote not including materials please, thanks
Repair plaster on ceiling
£250
West Ealing, Greater London, W13
30th Aug 2024
Got back from holiday and a chunk of ceiling plaster had fallen down in lounge around coving. Don’t know the cause. Budget is tbc as not 100% sure what needs to be done to fix problem!
Repair plasterboard wall holes
£80
Maida Vale, Greater London
10th Aug 2024
The hand railing on the stairs to the bathroom came loose and eventually fell off the plaster wall. Leaving behind 4 holes that need to be repaired (no painting required). I would need someone able to repair those hole, patch the broken area, fill it up with plaster and leave a smooth surface. That’s all. From the picture you can see the size of the holes, smaller than a fist. Based in W9 2HG
Did a great job in repairing holes into my plaster wall.
Fix plasterboard holes in walls
£70
Kings Farm, Kent
13th Jun 2024
One chipped wall to be filled and one hole in plasterboard on wall to be fixed
Remove curtain bracket and repair plaster
£50
Bromley, Greater London, BR1
1st May 2024
Need to remove an old wood bracket on a window which was used to fit the curtains. Removing the wood could cause damage to the plaster on the wall, so possibly will need to repair the plaster if it's damaged. Width of the window is 134cm. Please see pictures.
Jack did a really good job with removing the curtain bracket and filling the plaster. Thank you
Repainting window ledges and patch plaster repair
£120
The Mews, Greater London
11th Apr 2024
Two wooden window ledges have some flaking paint. This needs to be removed and then re-painted. Also have 2 x masonry window ledges with a few cracks that need filling before re-painting and a bay window ledge that needs repainting and the wood at the bottom of the bay window needs filling and repainting. Finally, under my bathroom sink a leak has caused the plaster to become damaged. Needs to be patch repaired and repainted. Will provide materials.
Ed did a great job re-painting my window ledges. Very happy with the result.
Repair plasterboard wall
£5
Maryland, Greater London
5th Apr 2024
Multiple holes and dents in plasterboard walls various sizes
Plaster repair for ceiling
£300
Epsom, Surrey
4th Mar 2024
Need plasterer / decorator who can fix the cracked plaster celiling as pictured due to poor workmanship (abt 1m) with hairline cracks wider celiling area so will need someone with lots of experience who can remedy this need plaster, paint, and properly cover the items in the living room/ masking and make tidy afterwards also small area above bathroom door (approx 40×70cm blocked glass window with plasterboard) - to make the surface smooth and even pls advise estimated time (for the plaster to dry, basecoat and paint) and don't offer if you don't have experiences as won't respond
Repair plasterboard ceiling of out building.
£150
Croydon, Greater London
23rd Feb 2024
Ceiling damaged due to rain. Needs tobe repaired and replastered. Room needs mould treatment and to be repainted. Not a big job for a professional.
Fix plaster on windowsill
£85
Nine Elms, Greater London, SW8
29th Jan 2024
Need to have the plaster fixed near windowsill as there is a dent and also cracks - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Great work , will deffo use again. He fixed my windowsill nice and quick
Plaster repair
£300
Chingford, Greater London
19th Jan 2024
Water damage to ceiling in two rooms - photos can be provided - Due date: Flexible
Neal worked hard and completed the tasks to a high standard. He spotted the cause of one of the problems that I hadn't seen. Highly recommended.
Repair plaster on wall- fallen curtain
£100
South Tottenham, Greater London, N15
30th Nov 2023
The curtain rail has fallen out of the wall. The wall and fitting needs to be repaired and made safe/strong enough for a curtain to go up. - Due date: Flexible
Repair plaster in kitchen
£150
North Finchley, Greater London, N12
18th Nov 2023
Need plaster scraping away and replaced in kitchen. Wall was damaged by damp - issue resolved - but needs replastering before we can repaint. In total is approx 1m x 1m square. - Due date: Flexible
Plaster Repair (Small)
£50
Chingford Green, Greater London
5th Nov 2023
- Patch up plaster hole (per image) - Remove a plastic fixture that’s screwed to back of a door - Due date: Before Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Went above and beyond to make the day work out for us. Appreciate the attention to detail & flexibility. Highly recommend James