Plastering
Skimming and making good
Clean, well-sequenced skimming and making good after damp, timber and remedial works.
Why diagnosis matters
Treat the cause, then repair the damage
A good finish depends on a stable, dry and compatible background. We coordinate preparation and making good with the remedial sequence instead of covering unresolved defects.
Technical review
Dan, Director / Surveyor
Last reviewed: July 2026. Advice is general until the property, access and visible evidence have been assessed.
Guarantee & aftercare
Written guarantee terms are matched to qualifying work, with inclusions, exclusions and aftercare explained before acceptance.
What we consider
Possible causes and lookalikes
Remedial openings
Removed contaminated plaster
Cracks after approved repair
Worn or uneven finishes
Inspection method
A clear work sequence
Step 1
Inspect substrate
Step 2
Agree finish extent
Step 3
Prepare and skim
Step 4
Protect while curing
Scope boundaries
Honest about what the work does—and does not—cover
Skimming does not correct active damp, movement or salt contamination. Those conditions require separate diagnosis and preparation.
Common questions
About skimming and making good
Can you skim only the repaired patch?+
Sometimes. Lighting, background and finish expectations determine whether a local or full-wall skim will look appropriate.
Will new plaster crack?+
Minor drying movement can occur, but active structural movement must be addressed before finishing.
How long before decoration?+
Allow full drying and follow the paint manufacturer and our project guidance.
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Next step
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