Plaster Repairs & Finishing · Houghton-Le-Spring
Plaster Repairs & Finishing in Houghton-Le-Spring
Houghton-Le-Spring is our home town, so when your plaster cracks, blows or takes on damp, help is only ever a few streets away. PJ Plastering & Rendering Ltd handle everything from small patch repairs to full damp-proofing treatment and Artex removal, all fully insured and quoted for free.
Plaster Repairs & Finishing
Repairs From the Team on Your Doorstep
We are based right here in Houghton-Le-Spring, on the A690 between Sunderland and Durham, and a large share of our repair work happens within a mile or two of the yard. That matters for repair jobs, because they are often small, awkward and time-sensitive - a ceiling stained by a leak, a wall that needs patching before the decorator arrives, a damp corner that keeps coming back.
Being local means we can call round quickly, quote accurately and come back without fuss if a job needs a second visit. The town's mix of colliery-era terraces and modern estate houses means we see everything from old lath ceilings to dot-and-dab plasterboard, and we repair both properly.
Why It Matters
What We Repair and Finish
No repair is too small, and every job gets the same preparation and care as a full re-skim.
- Plaster repairs and patching - blown plaster, cracks, holes and leak damage, blended into the surrounding wall
- Damp-proofing treatment - finding the cause of the damp, treating it, and replastering so it does not come straight back
- Artex removal - taking dated textured ceilings and walls back to a smooth, modern finish, safely
- Pebble-dashing and Tyrolean - repairs and new exterior finishes that stand up to North East weather
- Surface preparation - getting walls and ceilings genuinely decorator-ready, not just roughly filled
Small Jobs Welcome
Plenty of firms will not turn out for a single wall or a patch above a doorway. Because Houghton is our base, we will. Small repairs are often fitted in around larger contracts, which keeps the price sensible and the wait short.
Every job starts with a free look and a written quote. If a patch repair will do the job, we will say so rather than selling you a full re-skim you do not need. You can reach us on 07379 289929 or 0191 622 1865.
Our Work
Recent Projects Around Houghton-Le-Spring
Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do plaster repairs cost in Houghton-Le-Spring?
It depends on the size and cause of the damage. A small patch is a modest, fixed job, while damp-related repairs cost more because the cause has to be treated first. We quote for free and in writing, so you will know the exact price before we start.
Do you take on small patch repairs in Houghton?
Yes. Houghton-Le-Spring is our home town, so small jobs are easy for us to fit in. A single wall, a ceiling patch or a crack repair is never too small to bother us with.
What does it mean when plaster is blown?
Blown plaster has come away from the wall behind it, leaving a hollow gap. Tap the wall and it sounds drummy rather than solid. It needs cutting back to sound plaster and patching properly, because filler alone will crack straight back out.
My wall has damp - can you just replaster it?
Not straight away, and you should be wary of anyone who says yes. If we replaster over an untreated damp problem it will fail again within months. We find the cause, apply the right damp-proofing treatment, allow proper drying time, then replaster.
Is Artex dangerous to remove?
Textured coatings applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos, so it should never be dry-sanded or scraped without checking first. Where there is any doubt we recommend having a sample tested before work starts, and we will not disturb a suspect coating until it is confirmed safe to do so.
Can you skim over Artex instead of removing it?
Often yes, and on sound ceilings it is usually the tidier and safer option. The texture is flattened and sealed, then skimmed smooth. We will look at your ceiling and recommend whichever route gives the better finish for your budget.
How quickly can you get to a job in Houghton-Le-Spring?
Usually very quickly, because we are based in the town. We will not promise a same-day miracle, but local repair visits are typically arranged within days rather than weeks, and we will give you an honest date when we quote.
Can you patch pebble-dash to match the rest of the wall?
Yes. We match the aggregate size and colour as closely as possible and blend the patch edges into the surrounding dash. A brand-new patch always looks slightly fresher at first, but it weathers in over a season or two.
Do your repairs come with a guarantee?
Our rendered exterior finishes carry a 10-year guarantee. Interior repair work does not carry the same formal guarantee, but we are fully insured, we stand behind everything we do, and being based in Houghton means we are easy to find if you ever need us back.
How long before I can paint over a repair?
Fresh plaster needs to dry fully before decorating, which usually takes around a week for a small patch and longer for deeper repairs or replastering after damp treatment. We will tell you a realistic timescale for your job and how to spot when it is ready.
Free Quotes · Fully Insured
Need a Repair Sorting in Houghton-Le-Spring?
We are just around the corner. Call PJ Plastering & Rendering on 07379 289929 for a free, no-obligation quote on any plaster repair, damp treatment or Artex removal.
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OPENING HOURS
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 19:00
Saturday – Sunday: 09:00 – 12:00
PJ PLASTERING AND RENDERING LIMITED, registered as a limited company in England and Wales under company number: 15868013.
- Based in Houghton-Le-Spring, Tyne and Wear.