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Renovation plastering — Plasterer
Explain the renovation plan and which original surfaces should be retained. Provide photographs of cracks, staining and previous patches, and any reports about moisture or building condition. Ask whether local repair or wider renewal is appropriate before assuming all old plaster should be removed.
Service scope
Repair or renewal of plaster finishes during refurbishment of an existing building. The scope considers retained backgrounds, earlier repairs, moisture history and compatibility with the building fabric; a new finish is not a cure for unresolved damp or movement.
What is normally included
- Assessment of existing plaster and repairs
- Compatible local renewal or replastering
- Coordination with refurbishment work
What is not included
- Automatic replacement of historic finishes
- Covering active moisture damage without resolving its cause
Typical tasks
- Review retained and defective surfaces
- Identify earlier coatings and patches
- Assess compatibility of the proposed repair
- Renew the agreed plaster areas
- Record conditions affecting later decoration
What to include in your brief
- Building and refurbishment description
- Photos of existing finishes
- Moisture and repair history
- Surfaces or details to preserve
- Other-trade sequence and access
Choosing the right professional
Choose a provider willing to assess the existing fabric rather than default to one replacement system. Clarify what is retained, what is removed and which unresolved damp, structural or heritage questions require separate advice.
Important considerations
- Incompatible repairs may affect retained fabric
- Hidden moisture or unstable layers can change the renewal scope
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