Peeling paint, damp patches or cracked plaster usually mean the old coat has to come off before anything new goes on. We chip the plaster back to a sound base surface, without over-breaking into the brickwork, so your mason gets a clean start.
We tap-test the surface to map hollow or damaged plaster versus sound plaster.
Floors, fittings and furniture sheeted before any chipping starts.
Plaster removed to the brick or block surface using hand tools for control.
Loose material swept and bagged, surface left ready for the next coat.
Every site is different, so we quote after a site visit rather than a flat rate over the phone. These are the main factors:
| Wall area (sq ft) |
| Full wall vs patch removal |
| Plaster type — cement or POP |
| Extent of dampness or hollow sections |
| Number of rooms involved |
Send us your site details — we'll call back with a scope.
Either — we can chip a full wall or isolate just the hollow, cracked or damp sections, depending on what your mason recommends.
No, hand tools are used specifically to remove plaster without over-breaking into sound brick or block.
A standard bedroom typically takes half a day to a day, depending on wall area and plaster condition.
Most jobs are billed on completion for small work, or in milestones for larger structural jobs; a deposit may apply for jobs requiring machinery mobilisation. This is agreed upfront in the written quote.
Free site visit · Same-week quote