Plastering in Edinburgh
Skimming, patch repairs, covering artex, plasterboard, coving, and render or roughcast.
We'll pass your request to one local plasterer covering Edinburgh and EH1–EH17. Free for you, with no obligation.
Get a quoteCommon plastering jobs
- Coving and cornice repairs
- Render and roughcast
- Re-skimming walls and ceilings
- Patch repairs after electrics or plumbing
- Covering artex
- Plasterboard and partitions
Before you hire
Ask what preparation is included (removing wallpaper, beading, filling) and how long it'll need to dry before painting.
Plastering and Edinburgh homes
Edinburgh's housing ranges from the Georgian terraces and flats of the New Town (part of the Old and New Towns UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Victorian tenements in Marchmont and Leith, to the stone 'colonies' terraces, interwar bungalows in Corstorphine and newer estates on the city edges.
- Older tenements often have lath-and-plaster ceilings and decorative cornice, which call for repair skills rather than a quick board-and-skim.
- Solid stone walls are often finished with traditional plaster on the hard. Damp patches should be diagnosed before re-plastering, and lime may be the right material.
- Historic interiors may call for lime plaster and repairs to the original cornice.
- Period houses often have decorative cornice and ceiling roses that need repair, not removal.
- Newer homes are mostly plasterboard, so common jobs are skimming, patching settlement cracks and boarding lofts.
Areas covered include Old Town, New Town, Leith, Stockbridge, Morningside, Bruntsfield, Marchmont, Portobello, Corstorphine, Gorgie, Craigentinny, Gilmerton. Local authority: City of Edinburgh Council.
Request a quote
It takes about a minute. Fields marked * are needed.
How it works
- Tell us the job. Give a short description, your postcode and roughly when.
- We pass it to one local tradesperson who covers your area and does that kind of work. We pick one, not five, so your phone won't ring all day.
- They contact you to arrange a visit or a quote. You decide whether to go ahead.
To be upfront about what we are: we're an independent quote-request service, not a trade company. We don't vet, insure or guarantee anyone's work, so always get a written quote and check the registrations that apply to your job.
Questions
Does it cost me anything?
No. It's free for homeowners and tenants. Some tradespeople pay us a small fee for an introduction.
How many people will contact me?
One. We share your request with one local tradesperson only. If they can't help, we'll ask you before passing it to anyone else.
Which areas do you cover?
Edinburgh (EH1–EH17), including New Town, Leith, Stockbridge, Morningside, Bruntsfield, Marchmont. If we can't find someone suitable, we'll tell you honestly.
Do you check the tradespeople?
We only pass jobs to businesses with a public address or trading history, but we're not an accreditation scheme. For gas work, check the Gas Safe Register. For electrics, check SELECT, NICEIC or NAPIT. City of Edinburgh Council Trading Standards can also advise on dealing with traders.
Can I delete my details?
Yes. Email c243house@outlook.com and we'll delete them. See the privacy notice.
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