Lath plastering in Southampton
Heath plastering and rendering restores lath and plaster in Southampton homes, repairing or replacing failed ceilings and walls in Shirley, Portswood, Bitterne and Woolston and leaving a flat surface for paint.
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- 38 years trading
- Local to Winchester
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Lath plastering price in Southampton
The amount of failed plaster sets the figure. Mending a small area costs far less than replacing a whole ceiling.
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
- Sectional repair is cheaper than complete replacement.
- Room access and ceiling height alter the time needed.
- Painting afterwards is a separate matter.
Lath plastering across Southampton
We serve Southampton from our base in Winchester.
What happens on the day
Before anything comes down in Southampton, the plaster is tested, because a ceiling that looks intact may be holding on by very little.
- Testing every areaTapping and light pressure show where plaster rings solid and where it sounds empty. Solid areas are marked so they stay.
- Removing what has failedDetached plaster is cut away to a firm line. Damaged laths are refixed or replaced, and a hopeless section is taken out entirely.
- Replaster and finishNew plaster is applied and skimmed so the edge between old and new disappears, ready for a mist coat and paint.
How booking works
Tell us about the job
Tap Book Now and describe the work in the chat. Photos help.
Get your price
You see your price in the chat. A set price is paid at checkout; any other job is quoted first.
Choose your visit
Give your address and when you are free, and the visit is arranged.
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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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WhatsAppDo you repair lath and plaster in Southampton?
Yes. We repair and replace it in older properties across Shirley, Portswood, Bitterne and Woolston, travelling from our Winchester base.
How was lath and plaster made?
Timber strips were fixed across a frame and plaster pressed through the gaps. It curled behind the strips and hardened into keys that held the surface.
Is a cracked ceiling a sign of trouble?
Cracks that move when pressed suggest the plaster has lost its grip. Send photos through Book Now and we can say whether repair or replacement fits.
Can you patch rather than replace?
Often yes, when only part has let go. Loose plaster is cut back and rebuilt, then skimmed level with its surroundings.
How do I book a visit?
Press Book Now, add photos of the ceiling or wall, and the price and date are set up in the chat. Tell us what you want when you book and we will say what suits the wall.