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Plasterer in Salford

Specialist plastering and damp proofing right across Salford — from converted Quays apartments to red-brick terraces in Pendleton.

Freshly plastered Salford terrace interior with original sash window
About Salford

Plastering in Salford

Salford is one of our busiest patches. We work weekly across Salford Quays, Eccles, Swinton, Worsley, Pendleton and Higher Broughton — covering everything from quick ceiling patches in modern apartments to full re-skim packages on older M6 and M7 housing stock.

Because so much of Salford's housing is solid-wall Victorian terrace, we see a lot of penetrating damp, blown plaster and salt-contaminated walls. Where damp is the cause, we diagnose, treat and replaster in one job — no merry-go-round between trades.

Housing stock

Salford property types we know

Mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war council stock, and modern apartment blocks around the Quays and MediaCity.

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FAQs

Salford plastering — common questions

Timings, damp, prep and everything else Salford customers ask before booking a plasterer.

Do you cover all of Salford?+

Yes — every Salford postcode from M3 in the city centre out to M28 Worsley and M30 Eccles. No travel charges within Salford.

How long does it take to re-skim a room in Salford?+

A typical Salford terrace bedroom skim is usually a one-day job, depending on ceiling height and prep work. We give a fixed written quote after a site visit.

Can you fix rising damp in older Salford terraces?+

Yes. We diagnose the type of damp first (rising, penetrating or condensation), then treat the cause — chemical DPC injection, salt-resistant plaster and ventilation upgrades as needed.

Are you a local plasterer near me in Salford?+

Yes — we are a Manchester-based plastering team working across Salford (M3, M5, M6, M7, M27, M30) every week, so we can usually get out to look at a job within a few days.

What plastering services do you offer in Salford?+

Skimming and re-skimming, ceiling repairs and overboarding, artex over-skim, plasterboarding and dry lining, stud partitions, coving and cornice, float and set, and damp proofing with salt-resistant replastering — all available across Salford.

Do you plaster over artex ceilings in Salford?+

Yes. We never sand artex because pre-2000 texture can contain asbestos. We either overboard with fresh plasterboard or bond and skim straight over it, leaving a flat, paint-ready ceiling.

Can you fix rising damp in a Salford property?+

Many older Salford homes have failed or missing damp courses. We survey with moisture meters, install a chemical DPC where needed, apply a salt-resistant render system and skim back to a paint-ready finish.

How long before I can decorate after plastering in Salford?+

Typically 3-7 days for a standard skim. Damp-proofed walls need longer — usually 2-4 weeks — and should be finished with a breathable mist coat first.

Do you work on rented and commercial property in Salford?+

Yes — we work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and businesses across Salford, including void-property turnarounds and out-of-hours commercial work.

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