Wall chases
Loose debris is removed and the chase is prepared before suitable backing and finishing materials are applied. Deep chases may need staged filling.
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Plastering After Rewiring in London
After an electrician has chased walls for new cables and sockets, the next stage is careful making-good, patch repairs and, where needed, full wall skimming for an even decorative finish.
01 / Electrical chase repairs
After the electrician: what needs making good?
A rewire often leaves narrow wall chases, socket cut-outs and ceiling openings. The right repair depends on the depth, width and background—not simply the number of visible lines.
Socket and switch positions
Edges around boxes need careful making good so faceplates sit neatly once the work is complete.
Ceiling openings
Cable routes and access holes may need board patches, reinforcement or a larger area of finishing to avoid a visible patchwork result.
02 / Electrical chase repairs
Coordinate the plasterer and electrician
Electrical installation, inspection and safe termination of wiring remain the electrician’s responsibility. Plastering should not cover work that still needs inspection or testing.
Confirm first fix is complete
Check that cables and boxes are correctly installed, secured and ready for making good before the plasterer starts.
Identify live services
Provide a marked-up plan or clear instructions for cable routes. Do not assume hidden wiring locations from a photograph.
Choose the finish extent
A local chase repair may remain visible in certain lighting. Where uniform decoration matters, consider skimming the whole affected wall.
03 / Electrical chase repairs
Scope a quote without surprises
A useful enquiry includes room photos, the number and length of chases, ceiling openings and whether walls will be fully redecorated.
Patch only
Suitable where the existing surface is otherwise sound and a local repair is acceptable.
Patch plus full-wall skim
Often considered when many chases cross one wall or an even finish is a priority.
Drying and decorating
Repairs need adequate drying before painting. Electrical fittings should be refitted or worked on only by a competent person as appropriate.
FREE PLASTERING QUOTATION
Need walls repaired after rewiring?
Send photos of the electrical chases and confirm whether first-fix electrical work is complete. We can discuss making good and skimming requirements.
Rewiring repair quoteFrequently asked questions
Can you plaster over cables immediately?
Only after the electrical installation is complete and the electrician confirms the area is ready for making-good.
Will the repaired chase remain visible?
Good preparation and finishing help, but a full-wall skim may be preferable where many patches would otherwise show.
Can you make good around new sockets?
Yes, within the agreed scope and with electrical safety arrangements in place.
Do you paint after plastering?
Painting is separate unless expressly included in the quote.
Get a quote for your London property
Tell us which rooms or surfaces need work, and send photographs where possible. We can discuss the suitable preparation and provide a quotation for the agreed scope.
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