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Plasterers in Northampton

Looking for a plasterer in Northampton? Post your job free, get interest from local tradespeople and choose who to shortlist.

Posting is free. Tradespeople can show interest for free; your contact details are shared only with those you shortlist.

Example plasterer job briefs

  • Skim walls and ceiling in a back bedroom after removing woodchip wallpaper.
  • Fix a large hole in a plasterboard wall and make good ready to paint.
  • Plaster a newly built extension wall to match the existing room.

Examples to help you write your own post — not past jobs or promises of availability.

Access and logistics to mention

  • Is the extension work signed off, and is the new block or board ready for plaster?
  • Can the plasterer access the room without passing through finished, carpeted areas?
  • Will someone be home to let them in each day?

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Scope pitfalls to agree up front

  • New extension walls and old walls dry at different rates; a joint between them may need beading or care.
  • Removing woodchip can pull off weak plaster beneath — allow for extra repairs.

Comparing quotes

  • Is it a skim over sound plaster, or a full re-plaster with removal of old material? These are priced very differently.
  • Textured coatings (such as artex) may contain asbestos. They should be surveyed or tested by a competent person before anyone disturbs them, and the safe method that results should be quoted separately.
  • Who protects floors and removes waste, and is waste removal included?
  • How long before the plaster is dry enough to mist-coat and paint?

Asbestos guidance: HSE asbestos essentials.

What to include in your job post

  • Which rooms and surfaces: walls, ceilings or both, with rough sizes in metres.
  • The current finish: sound but tired, cracked, blown (hollow when tapped), textured, or bare board.
  • Whether coving, sockets, radiators or skirting need taking off and refitting.
  • Photos in daylight, including any damp marks or cracks you are unsure about.

Ready to describe your job?