Preparation
We look at the surface first and discuss any preparation it needs. A fresh finish is only one part of the job.
A ceiling that needs a fresh skim. Damaged plaster after a renovation. An exterior ready for new render. We help homeowners and commercial customers across London work out what’s needed and get the surface ready for its next finish.
When you’re having work done, you want to know what needs fixing, what it will involve and what you’re paying for. That’s where we start. Plastering Service London carries out internal plastering and external rendering for homes, flats and commercial properties across the capital.
Our experience spans more than 20 years, from small patches and single ceilings to rooms being renovated and external rendering projects. The size of the job matters, but so does the surface we’re working on. We consider the existing plaster, the preparation needed and the finish you want before discussing the approach.
You don’t need to know the name of a plastering technique before getting in touch. Tell us what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to change. A few clear photos are a useful starting point; where they don’t tell the whole story, we can discuss an assessment.
Good results start before the finish coat. We focus on suitable preparation and clear communication.
We look at the surface first and discuss any preparation it needs. A fresh finish is only one part of the job.
We pay attention to the finish across walls and ceilings, including corners, edges and the areas around openings.
We talk through which surfaces are included and what the work involves, so you can ask questions before it starts.
We discuss access and the arrangements for the work. Let us know if the property is occupied or other trades are involved.
Some jobs need a new finish; others need more preparation first. Here’s the work we can discuss with you.
A fresh skim creates a smooth finish over suitable existing plaster or plasterboard. Tell us whether you’re updating a room, replacing a ceiling finish or preparing for decorating. More about skimming.
Plastering for individual rooms and wider refurbishments. We consider the condition of the walls and ceilings before discussing the preparation and finish required.
Local repairs for holes, cracks and damaged plaster. Send a close-up and a wider photo so we can see both the affected area and where it sits on the wall or ceiling.
Rendering for property exteriors, with preparation and finish considered together. Photos of the whole elevation and any damaged areas help explain the scope. Explore rendering services.
K-Rend and silicone render options for suitable exterior surfaces. We can discuss the look you want and the existing background before considering the finish.
Understanding the surface and scope first helps us recommend the right approach.
Tell Us About Your Project →Call, WhatsApp or email with your postcode, the rooms or exterior areas involved, and a brief description of the work.
Include a wider view as well as close-ups. Photos help start the conversation; some surfaces need an assessment before the scope is clear.
We discuss the surfaces, preparation and finish required. This is also the time to talk about access, timing and any other work happening at the property.
The agreed work is carried out with attention to preparation and finish. Ask us about the next steps for your surface before arranging decoration.
Photos and project examples give you a better idea of the finishes and preparation involved than general promises. Explore work already published on our website.
Interior skimming work across a flat.
View Greenford project →Crack preparation and mesh reinforcement.
View Barons Court project →An interior wall refresh and plastering work.
View Hounslow project →Our business facts page brings together our published contact details, service area, core work and useful links in one place.
A good first conversation should help you understand the likely work, not pressure you into a particular finish. Here are three useful checks before requesting a quotation.
Sound, dry plaster may only need skimming. Loose, blown or moisture-damaged areas may need repairs or a different system first.
Compare skimming and replastering →Ask whether the quote includes preparation, crack treatment, materials, protection, waste removal and any making-good around fittings.
Use the quotation checklist →Look at completed walls, ceilings and details in our project gallery. Different backgrounds and room conditions can affect the result.
Explore completed projects →What we can and cannot confirm remotely: Photos and a description can help us discuss options, but hidden defects, moisture sources and substrate condition may require an on-site assessment. A final scope and price should reflect the actual job.