How to find a good plasterer
Skim, re-plaster or render — what you actually need, what to check, and how plasterers price the work.
5 min read · Updated 9 August 2026
Plastering advice for homeowners
Plastering is judged in daylight for years afterwards. Here is how to choose a plasterer and work out which job your walls actually need.
Skimming vs re-plastering: which do you need?
Simple checks that tell you whether a skim will do or the old plaster has to come off.
4 min read · Updated 9 August 2026