Lath plastering in Basingstoke
Heath plastering and rendering mends and replaces lath and plaster ceilings and walls in Basingstoke, so tired surfaces in Brighton Hill, Chineham, Hatch Warren and Kempshott are firm, level and ready to decorate.
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- 38 years trading
- Local to Winchester
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Lath plastering price drivers in Basingstoke
How far the failure has spread is what counts. A hand sized patch, a single ceiling bay and a full ceiling are three very different amounts of work.
Included
- Checking the ceiling or wall to find loose and failed plaster
- Cutting back plaster that has lost its grip on the laths
- Repairing or replacing damaged laths and plaster
- A skim finish, ready for paint
- Repairing in sections is cheaper than stripping and replacing a whole ceiling.
- A high ceiling or awkward room access adds working time.
- Painting and papering are not included in the price.
Lath plastering across Basingstoke
We serve Basingstoke from our base in Winchester.
What happens on the day
A Basingstoke lath and plaster job begins by finding out what is really still attached, since old plaster hides its faults until it is tested.
- Sounding the surfaceKnuckles and gentle pressure reveal plaster that has drummed hollow or flexes. Sound sections get outlined so they are left undisturbed.
- Taking back the failed partsPlaster that has detached is trimmed to a solid margin. Broken or unfixed laths are made secure, and badly failed areas come out completely.
- Rebuild and skimFresh plaster fills the gap and a skim coat blends it into its surroundings, leaving one level face ready for a mist coat.
How booking works
Tell us about the job
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Why choose Heath plastering and rendering
Repeat customers and word of mouth
The reputation is word of mouth, repeat customers, and the finished work.
Punctual and honest
On time, and to the price you were given.
Tailored to the job
The work follows the job, the timing, and what the room needs.
Gary HeathPlasterer- Reviews
- 179
- Rating
- 4.9
- Trading since
- 1988
“We have been plastering and rendering since 1988. Every job, big or small, gets the same care, and we leave the place tidy when we go.”
Gary Heath, Heath plastering and rendering
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WhatsAppIs lath and plaster work available in Basingstoke?
Yes. We repair and replace it in older houses around Kempshott, Chineham, Hatch Warren and Brighton Hill, working out from our Winchester base.
What are the laths?
Narrow timber strips nailed across joists or studs. Plaster was pressed between them and curled behind, and that grip is what held old ceilings and walls up.
My ceiling bulges. Is it dangerous to leave?
A bulge means plaster has lost its hold on the laths. It is best looked at soon, because loose plaster can drop. Send photos through Book Now so we can see how far it has spread.
Will repairs show once painted?
A skim coat feathers the repair into the old surface so it is level. After a mist coat, paint goes on like it would on any plastered ceiling.
How do I arrange a visit?
Use Book Now, add photos of the area and its size, and the chat sorts out the price and the day. Photos sent through Book Now help us judge the job before we visit.