Plasterer in Common Side, Derbyshire

Fresh plaster is usually touch dry in 24 to 48 hours but needs longer to fully dry through, roughly a week per 5mm of thickness. We'll tell you the realistic window for your Common Side job before we finish.

We can, rendering is one of our core services alongside internal plastering. We'll advise on the right finish for your property type and the local weather exposure.

Lime plaster is breathable and flexible, suited to older solid-wall construction, while standard gypsum plaster suits modern cavity-wall properties. Around Common Side we see a mix of both, so we assess each property individually.

Yes, alongside plastering we offer damp proofing, including damp proof membranes, chemical treatments and replastering affected walls once the source of the damp has been addressed.

In many cases yes, if the artex is sound we can skim directly over it. If it's damaged or you'd prefer it fully removed, we can strip it back and re-board first.

No, we use proper trade materials rather than cutting corners, it's the reason our finishes hold up well over time and come with a full guarantee.

It depends on our current workload, but we'll always give you a realistic start date when we quote. Call 01246 460 078 to check current availability.

We regularly work as part of a wider build team, coordinating with builders, electricians and other trades to plaster once first fix is complete.

Applying render too fast in hot weather or in freezing conditions both increase the risk of cracking, which is why we work to the conditions rather than a fixed schedule.

Yes, we carry full public liability insurance for all plastering, rendering and damp proofing work we carry out.

No, Common Side falls inside our normal coverage area, about 5 miles south of Chesterfield, in the Clay Cross and Tupton corridor, so there's no additional travel charge for jobs there.