Plasterer in Kilmarnock for Old, Modern and Commercial Buildings

Property type 1

Older Solid-Wall and Period Properties

Traditional buildings with solid stone or brick walls need to breathe. Covering them in modern gypsum can trap moisture, so where it suits the wall we use lime plaster instead. If a wall shows signs of damp, the cause has to be fixed first; plastering over it only hides the problem for a while.

Period homes often have lath-and-plaster ceilings. When these sag, crack or have been soaked by a leak, we take back the unsound sections, repair or replace them, and finish the surface flat again. Decorative coving and cornice can be repaired, matched or replaced, keeping the character of the room.

Property type 2

Post-War and Modern Homes

Houses built from the 1950s onwards usually have gypsum plaster or plasterboard, and many still carry artex ceilings. Textured coatings are tested for asbestos before anything is removed. Any loose texture is taken off first, then the ceiling is prepared and skimmed smooth.

For walls in reasonable shape, a skim coat covers old repairs, hairline cracks and marks from stripped wallpaper. Where plaster has blown or crumbled, we carry out full replastering, building up with a float coat and finishing with a setting coat. Dry-lining is a good option for uneven walls or when a room is being reconfigured, and on extensions we plaster so the new rooms match the original house.

Property type 3

Rental Properties Between Tenancies

Landlords and letting agents usually have a short gap between tenants. Holes from fixings, damaged corners and patched walls can be repaired quickly so the property is ready to redecorate. Send photos of the damage by WhatsApp and we can tell you what is involved before visiting.

Property type 4

Shops, Offices and Other Business Premises

Commercial work needs careful timing. We plan each job to reduce disruption to your business, use access equipment for high walls and stairwells, and sheet the areas we work in. We are also used to following other trades, so we can come in after electricians, joiners or builders have finished.

Property type 5

External Rendering and Harling

Outside walls take the brunt of Ayrshire weather. We apply and repair render and harling on exterior walls, helping protect the masonry and giving the building a tidy, even finish.