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Ceiling plastering — Plasterer
Provide the ceiling dimensions, height and photos of cracks, staining or textured finishes. Explain whether it is new board, old plaster or a patch after other work. A sagging or water-damaged ceiling needs investigation before a fresh finish is treated as the solution.
Service scope
Preparation and finishing of ceilings with an appropriate plaster system, including agreed joints, edges and local repairs. Ceiling height, overhead access, room protection and the condition of the existing lining are explicit parts of the scope.
What is normally included
- Assessment of ceiling backgrounds
- Specified overhead plaster finishing
- Agreed junction and local patch details
What is not included
- Covering unstable or sagging ceiling structures
- Disturbing unidentified suspect coatings without assessment
Typical tasks
- Inspect the ceiling finish and visible condition
- Assess preparation and access requirements
- Protect the room below
- Apply the agreed ceiling finish
- Complete perimeter and local junction details
What to include in your brief
- Ceiling area and room height
- Existing lining and finish information
- Photos of cracks or stains
- Lights and ceiling fittings
- Furniture and access restrictions
Choosing the right professional
Compare the proposed access and background assessment as well as the skim. Ask who handles light fittings, whether old coatings need investigation and how any unstable lining will be dealt with before finishing.
Important considerations
- Overhead work needs suitable access and room protection
- Historic or unidentified coatings may require specialist assessment before disturbance
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