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Plastering and Skimming.

Glass-smooth, paint-ready walls — skim coats, patch repairs and artex made flat, by plasterers who work hand-in-glove with our decorators.

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About our plastering and skimming

Sometimes paint isn't the answer — the wall itself is the problem. Cracked, blown or bumpy plaster, hairline crazing, or a textured artex ceiling that dates the whole room: these need a trowel before a roller. Our plasterers skim walls and ceilings back to glass-smooth, patch-repair damage after leaks or radiator moves, and over-skim artex safely so it disappears for good. Because plastering and decorating run as one team, the handover is seamless: correct drying time, the right mist coat, then a full paint finish — one quote, one schedule, no gap between trades.

What's included

  • Surface preparation and bonding agent where needed
  • Skim coat trowelled to a flat, polished finish
  • Dust sheets and sealed doorways — plastering is messy, your home stays clean
  • Drying-time guidance and mist-coat plan for painting after
Local & trusted

Plastering and skimming in London.

Want plastering and skimming in London in Plastering and Skimming with a finish that actually lasts? The work under the paint matters most — filling, sanding, caulking and priming are part of every quote we write, never an optional extra.

Big job or small, the process is identical: photos on WhatsApp, a fixed written quote, an agreed start date and a spotless handover. That's plastering and skimming in London done properly in Plastering and Skimming.

The right paint, every time

Finishes matched to every surface.

Kitchens need different paint to bedrooms; woodwork needs different paint to walls. For your plastering and skimming project we spec the right finish for every surface — and explain why.

Plastering and Skimming — the finished result after a professional repaint
Living room and bedrooms
Matt emulsion
Soft, flat colour that hides imperfections
Kitchen
Durable satin or eggshell
Wipeable, steam and grease resistant
Bathroom
Moisture-resistant emulsion
Made for condensation and steam
Hallway and stairs
Scrubbable matt
Stands up to traffic and scuffs
Woodwork
Satinwood or gloss
Tough, wipeable, crisp edges
Exterior walls
Breathable masonry paint
15+ year protection, lets walls breathe
Our promise

Trust built on guarantees, not gimmicks.

No invented star ratings here — just clear promises we keep on every job.

Fully insured

Public liability cover on every single job, as standard. Documentation for landlords and agents on request.

Fixed written quotes

The price we quote is the price you pay. No day-rate creep, no surprise extras on the final day.

Prep-first promise

Filling, sanding, caulking and priming on every job. We never paint over problems — prep decides the finish.

Real human support

Speak to a real person 7 days a week on WhatsApp or the phone. No call centres, no bots.

Every surface

What we paint across London.

If a brush, roller or spray gun can reach it, we finish it properly.

Plastering and Skimming — dust sheets down and the room fully protected

Woodwork and trim

Skirting, doors, frames, windowsills, stairs and banisters in satinwood or gloss.

Exterior surfaces

Render, masonry, cladding, fascias and front doors — weatherproofed properly.

Walls and ceilings

Emulsion finishes for every room — matt, silk and durable scrubbable paints.

Garden timber

Fences, sheds, decking, pergolas and garden furniture, stained or painted.

Wallpaper

Hanging, pattern matching, stripping and lining — feature walls to whole houses.

The difference

What makes our plastering and skimming different.

Small disciplines, repeated on every job — that's the whole secret.

Plastering and Skimming — a freshly painted, spotless finish

Free WhatsApp quotes

Send photos and sizes, get a written fixed price — usually the same day.

Prep-first promise

We never paint over problems. Cracks filled, surfaces sanded, gaps caulked — every time.

Fixed price, no day-rate creep

The price we quote is the price you pay. No surprises on the final day.

Clean and tidy guarantee

Dust sheets, masking, daily tidy-ups and a spotless handover.

Your paint or ours

We supply trade paint at trade prices, or work happily with paint you've chosen.

Fair, quote-based pricing

How pricing works across London.

Your quote across London is built from the job itself, not a rate card. Three things drive it:

Size & surfaces

How many rooms or walls, ceiling heights, and whether woodwork and ceilings are included.

Condition & prep

Cracks, old wallpaper, flaking paint or bare plaster — honest prep needs, priced up front.

Paint & access

Trade paint choice (or supply your own), and anything needing ladders, towers or scaffold.

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Under the paint

Prep is our obsession.

Cracks filled and sanded flat. Gaps caulked so lines stay crisp. Stains blocked, bare patches primed, old wallpaper stripped properly — not papered over. It's slower, and it's the only way your plastering and skimming project keeps looking sharp for years. If a wall needs plastering rather than paint, we'll tell you honestly.

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Plastering and Skimming — a decorator at work mid-project
Factory-smooth

Spray finishes: kitchens, doors & uPVC.

The most cost-effective transformation in decorating: spray finishes for kitchens, doors and uPVC across London.

Plastering and Skimming — a freshly painted, spotless finish

Kitchen spraying

Cabinet doors, frames and end panels resprayed in any colour — a new kitchen look without the rip-out.

uPVC windows & doors

White to anthracite (or any colour) with 10-year coating systems, sprayed on site.

Furniture & garage doors

Wardrobes, dressers and garage doors refinished to match your scheme.

Why choose us

Decorators across London you can actually rely on.

  • A clear fixed quote in writing before any work starts
  • Tidy tradespeople — dust sheets, masking and a daily clean-up
  • Prep-first promise: filling, sanding, caulking and priming, never skipped
  • Local, vetted decorators across every London borough
  • Fully insured on every job — public liability cover as standard
Plastering and Skimming — clean edges cut in around trim and sockets
Plastering and Skimming — quality trade paint going on in two coats
Your home, respected

How we protect your home.

  • Dust sheets everywhereFloors, stairs and furniture fully covered before a single tin is opened.
  • Masking and shieldingSockets, switches, glass, hinges and hardware taped and protected.
  • Furniture handled with careMoved, centred and covered — and put back exactly where it was.
  • Daily tidy-upTools packed, sheets folded, rooms liveable at the end of every day.
How it works

From photos to finished in four steps.

The route from enquiry to finished room across London is short, and it starts on your phone.

Plastering and Skimming — walls rolled to an even, flat finish
1

Tell us the job

Rooms, walls or the whole house — send photos and rough sizes on WhatsApp in about 60 seconds.

2

Get a free fixed quote

A clear written price, usually the same day. No call centres, no obligation, no hidden extras.

3

We prep and protect

Dust sheets down, furniture covered, then proper prep: filling, sanding, caulking and priming.

4

A flawless finish

Two coats of quality trade paint, a tidy-up and a final walkthrough — we're not done until it's right.

A fixed price for your plastering and skimming project from a few photos.

Snap the rooms, tell us what you want — your written quote usually lands the same day.

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Fresh coats, every day

The work, up close.

Plastering and Skimming — clean edges cut in around trim and sockets
Local decorators, one London standard

One standard, across London.

Vetted local painters and decorators across every London borough — same prep-first promise, same fixed quotes.

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Zero drama

Access & practicalities across London.

Good decorating is half planning: access, timing and protection agreed before day one.

Occupied homes

Room-by-room scheduling and everything liveable each evening — no need to move out.

Ladders & access

Standard-height access is included; towers or scaffold for high exteriors are quoted honestly first.

Weather windows

Exterior work is planned around dry, mild spells — we'll tell you if a job should wait.

Total transparency

What's included — and what's not.

Included in your quote

  • All preparation — filling, sanding, caulking and spot-priming
  • Dust sheets, masking and full floor protection
  • Two coats of your chosen colour as standard
  • All brushes, rollers, trays and access equipment for standard heights
  • Waste removed and every room left clean and tidy
  • A final walkthrough — we're not finished until you're happy

Not included

  • × Paint itself, if you prefer to supply your own
  • × Parking fees or permits where a property requires them
  • × Structural repairs beyond a decorator's prep (we'll flag them honestly)
  • × Scaffold hire for high exteriors — arranged for you and quoted first
Decorate like a pro

Guides & honest advice.

Practical, no-nonsense answers to the questions every homeowner asks.

Guide

How much paint do I need?

Work it out in 30 seconds with our free paint calculator.

Guide

How pros prep a wall

Filling, sanding, caulking and priming — the steps that decide the finish.

Guide

Wallpaper or paint?

Cost, durability and style — an honest comparison for each room.

Guide

When to repaint your exterior

The signs your render or masonry needs attention, and the best season to act.

Guide

Choosing the right finish

Matt, silk, eggshell, satinwood or gloss — where each belongs and why.

Good to know

Plastering and Skimming — frequently asked

Do I need plastering or just filling?

If damage is localised — a few cracks or holes — filling and sanding is cheaper and we'll say so. Widespread cracking, blown patches or heavy texture usually mean a skim is the honest fix. Send photos and we'll tell you straight.

How soon can new plaster be painted?

Typically 4–7 days depending on conditions, and it must be mist-coated with watered-down emulsion first. We build that into the schedule so the paint finish lasts.

Can you get rid of an artex ceiling?

Yes — over-skimming is the standard, safe approach and leaves a flat modern ceiling. Older artex can contain asbestos, so we never sand it; skimming seals it safely.

Across London

Plastering and Skimming — areas we cover.

Browse by area to find local plastering and skimming near you — covering every London area.

Barking and Dagenham

Barnet

Bexley

Brent

Bromley

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Camden

City of London

Croydon

Ealing

Enfield

Greenwich

Hackney

Hammersmith and Fulham

Haringey

Harrow

Havering

Hillingdon

Hounslow

Islington

Kensington and Chelsea

Kingston upon Thames

Lambeth

Lewisham

Merton

Newham

Redbridge

Richmond upon Thames

Southwark

Sutton

Tower Hamlets

Waltham Forest

Wandsworth

Westminster

Ready for a fresh coat across London?

Send a few photos on WhatsApp and get a free fixed quote for your plastering and skimming project — usually the same day.

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