Plaster repairs & making good

Plaster repairs and making good

Not every job needs a whole room re-done. Cracks, blown plaster, water damage and the holes left behind by other trades can usually be cut out, made good and blended back in. The skill is matching the repair to the surrounding surface so it disappears under paint. Tonmark takes the small, fiddly jobs seriously, because they are often what a homeowner notices most.

What’s included

• Filling and repairing cracks and holes
• Cutting out and replacing blown or damaged plaster
• Repairing water-damaged areas once the cause is resolved
• Making good after electrical, plumbing or removal work
• Patch-skimming and blending into existing finishes

Where it suits

• Homeowners preparing to redecorate
• Landlords turning a property between tenancies
• Making good after other trades have finished
• Older walls and ceilings that need bringing back

How the work runs

1. 01

   Assess the cause

   We look at why the damage happened — a repair over an unresolved leak or movement will not last, and we will say so.

2. 02

   Cut out & rebuild

   Damaged material is removed back to sound substrate, then re-boarded or backed and brought level.

3. 03

   Blend & finish

   The repair is skimmed and feathered into the surrounding surface so it is invisible once decorated.

If a repair points to a damp, leak or structural cause, we will flag it rather than cover it up — a hidden problem will only return.