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Specialist & Commercial Plastering Manchester

New-build programmes, commercial fit-outs and specialist plastering across Greater Manchester.

Specialist plastering for new-build housing, commercial fit-outs, listed-property lime work and high-end residential. Programme-driven, snag-free and fully insured.

Commercial plastering job in progress on a Manchester fit-out site
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Why specialist plastering matters in Manchester

Specialist and commercial work is where we run a programmed crew rather than a one-off visit. New-build housing developers, shopfitters, office fit-out contractors and listed-property owners all need plasterers who turn up on the date in the contract and leave a snag-free finish for the next trade.

We have plastered for Manchester developers across the M postcodes, fit-outs in the Northern Quarter and Spinningfields, and lime-work on listed terraces in Whalley Range and Didsbury. Programme-driven, properly insured, and priced against measured drawings rather than guesswork.

What you get

Standards we work to

  • Programme-driven

    Phased start dates, agreed daily output and a foreman on site — fit-outs and new-build runs land on time.

  • Measured pricing

    Priced against drawings or a site measure, not a phone-back rough number. No drift on invoice day.

  • Snag-free handover

    Final walk-round with the site manager — every snag closed before sign-off so the next trade is not held up.

  • Lime & heritage work

    Lime putty and NHL plasters on listed Victorian and Georgian properties where modern gypsum is not appropriate.

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FAQs

Specialist plastering — common questions

Do you take on new-build housing programmes?+

Yes — we run programmed crews for Manchester housing developers on plot runs from 10 units upwards, plastering to a build programme with weekly hand-overs to the painter.

Can you work nights or weekends for commercial fit-outs?+

Yes — for retail, office and hospitality fit-outs we regularly work nights and weekends to fit around tenant trading hours. Quoted as a separate out-of-hours rate, agreed in writing up front.

Do you do lime plastering on listed properties?+

Yes — lime putty and natural hydraulic lime plasters on listed and pre-1919 properties where breathability matters. We also work alongside conservation officers when an LBC application requires it.

How is plastering work in Manchester quoted?+

Every job is quoted individually after a site visit. What matters is the size of the room, ceiling height, access and how much prep or repair work is needed — so you get a fixed written quote rather than a rough figure over the phone.

How long does a room take to plaster?+

Most single rooms are skimmed in one day. A full house re-skim usually takes 3-7 working days, and damp proofing with replastering typically takes 2-3 days per affected wall.

How long before I can paint new plaster?+

Allow 3-7 days for fresh plaster to dry fully — longer in winter or on damp-proofed walls, which can need 2-4 weeks. Once it is a uniform pale colour with no dark patches, start with a mist coat of watered-down emulsion (roughly 70% paint, 30% water).

Do I need to move out while you plaster?+

No. We work room by room, sheet everything down and keep dust to a minimum, so you can stay in the property throughout. We only ask that the room being worked in is cleared of small furniture.

Are you insured and do you guarantee your work?+

Yes — we are fully insured with public liability cover on every job, and all workmanship is guaranteed. Damp proofing treatments carry a longer written guarantee, explained in your quote.

Which areas of Manchester do you cover?+

We cover all of Greater Manchester, including Manchester city centre, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Didsbury, Chorlton, Altrincham, Sale, Prestwich, Bury, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Urmston, Wilmslow and everywhere in between. There is no travel charge inside Greater Manchester.

Do you offer free quotes?+

Yes. We visit, measure up, talk through the finish you want and send a fixed written quote — no obligation and no charge. Quotes are valid for 60 days.

Do you clean up afterwards?+

Always. Floors and fittings are dust-sheeted before we mix, and all waste, old plaster and packaging is bagged and removed when we finish.

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