Plaster Repairs, Patching & Artex Removal in Washington

Yes. Washington sits comfortably inside our 20-mile working radius from Houghton-Le-Spring, and we cover all of its villages and estates. Wherever you are in the town, we can get to you quickly for a quote.

Small patches are inexpensive, fixed-price jobs, and larger repairs are priced on what we find at the survey. Every quote is free and in writing, so you can compare it with confidence and there are no surprises on the invoice.

Usually decades of gradual settlement, thermal movement, or original plaster that was applied thinly and has simply reached the end of its life. Most cracks of this type are cosmetic and straightforward to repair properly. If we ever see signs of something structural, we will tell you honestly.

Yes, and Washington's housing stock has plenty of it. Textured coatings applied before 2000 can contain asbestos, so we never sand or scrape a suspect ceiling without it being checked first. Where testing is sensible we will say so before any work begins - it is a small cost that keeps everyone safe.

If the coating is sound and well stuck, skimming over is usually quicker, cleaner and safer. Removal is the right call when the texture is too deep to bury or the surface is failing. We look first, then recommend, rather than defaulting to the expensive option.

We first establish the source - a leaking gutter, bridged cavity, failed pointing or condensation are common in Washington homes. The cause is fixed, the wall is allowed to dry, then we replaster with materials suited to walls that have held moisture, so salts do not spoil the new surface.

Most single patches are done in one visit, with a short return visit if a deeper build-up needs to firm up between coats. We will give you the timings when we quote, including how long to wait before painting.

Usually, yes. Inside, we can replicate most textures or take the opportunity to smooth them out. Outside, we patch pebble-dash and Tyrolean to blend with what is there, matching aggregate and profile as closely as the original allows.

Yes. We regularly repair leak-damaged ceilings and walls, and we can supply a clear written quote that you can pass to your insurance company before work starts.

We do. PJ Plastering & Rendering Ltd work on both domestic and commercial properties, we are fully insured, and we can schedule around trading hours where a business needs us to.