Plastering & rendering
Walls and ceilings made good properly, not just filled.
Whether it's damage from leaks, previous bad work or a full refurb, LDNFIX handles plastering as part of the bigger picture of your property. You get straight advice on what needs patching, what needs skimming and how to get to a clean, paint-ready finish.
Typical plastering & rendering jobs I take on
- Making good ceilings and walls after leaks or rewires.
- Skimming over old artex or rough finishes to modernise rooms.
- Patch repairs where plaster has blown or cracked.
- External rendering repairs and small sections of new render.
- Full room or whole-property skim coats as part of refurbs.
Why use LDNFIX instead of a random one-off plasterer?
- Jobs are scoped by someone who understands structure, moisture and finishes – not just “throwing on” plaster.
- I look at the cause of cracks and blown areas, not just the symptoms, so the same issue doesn’t come straight back.
- Where other trades are involved (roofers, plumbers, electricians) everything is coordinated so the finish isn’t ruined.
- Ideal for landlords and agents who need rooms turned around quickly between tenants.
Plastering & rendering – common questions
Do I need a full skim or can you just patch the damage?→
It depends how bad the existing surface is. If only a small area has blown or cracked, a patch repair and blend may be fine. If the whole wall or ceiling is rough, cracked or has lots of old repairs, a full skim is usually the better long-term option. I’ll always advise honestly on what makes sense.
Can you make good after leaks and insurance works?→
Yes. A lot of plastering I do is making good after roof leaks, bathroom leaks or plumbing issues. I’ll strip back any loose or damaged material, let things dry where needed and then rebuild the surface so it’s ready for painting.
How messy is plastering and will you protect the property?→
Plastering is dusty by nature, but floors, surfaces and access routes are always protected and the site is left tidy. I’ve spent years working in lived-in homes – I know people still have to walk through the space at the end of the day.
How long before I can paint newly plastered walls or ceilings?→
Typically you’re looking at around 5–7 days for a standard skim to dry, depending on thickness, ventilation and weather. I’ll tell you what to look for so you know when it’s ready, and how to mist-coat it so the paint bonds properly.
Areas covered for plastering & rendering
Based in Enfield and regularly working across North & East London – including Barnet, Haringey, Islington, Hackney and Waltham Forest, plus surrounding areas within the M25.