Based in Heald Green, CheshireBased in Heald Green, Cheshire, covering Stockport, Wilmslow & South Manchester - 07917 698403 - · - ashleypow@hotmail.com - · - City & Guilds qualified - · - £2m public liability insured AboutServices Areas Our WorkReviewsContact 07917 698403Get a free quote Home / Services / Plastering # Plastering & skimming in Heald Green,done by the teamthat paints it afterwards. Cracked, uneven or damaged walls and ceilings repaired and skimmed smooth, then decorated by the same people, so there's no gap between trades and no excuses about the finish. Get my free quote - 25+ years' experience - City & Guilds qualified - £2m public liability insurance - All work guaranteed - Free visit & quote ## Plastering that sets up a perfect paint finish Our plastering service covers surface preparation, skimming and plaster repairs on walls and ceilings. It's the stage that turns cracked, patched or uneven surfaces into a smooth base that paint or wallpaper can sit on properly. It's for homeowners whose walls have cracks, blown patches or old repairs that show through paint, people who've had electrical, plumbing or building work that left damage, and anyone redecorating who wants a genuinely smooth finish. It's usually needed after removing wallpaper reveals a poor surface, after rewiring or new sockets, when cracks keep reappearing, when old plaster has blown and sounds hollow, or when previous repairs are visible under every coat of paint. Most decorators have to bring in a separate plasterer and then wait for them. Because we plaster as well as decorate, the repair is done with the final finish in mind, the drying time is planned into the job, and you only deal with one team. View our painting and decorating project photographs or request a free plastering quote for your property. ## What happens when bad walls are painted over Paint doesn't hide plaster problems. It usually highlights them. ### Cracks reappear Filling and painting over a structural or movement crack without proper repair usually means it shows again within weeks. ### Blown plaster spreads Plaster that has come away from the wall can crumble and fall, and the area tends to grow if it's left. ### Every flaw shows Low sunlight across a wall reveals bumps, dips and old patches. Newer, flatter paint finishes make this even more obvious. ### Painting new plaster too soon Painting plaster before it's dry, or without a mist coat, is one of the most common causes of peeling paint. ## How your plastering job runs,step by step. - Step 1 ### Free visit We inspect walls and ceilings, tap for blown areas and explain what needs repairing or skimming. - Step 2 ### Quote A clear price for the plastering and any decorating that follows. - Step 3 ### Prepare Loose material is removed, surfaces are protected and prepared, and the room is covered to control dust and mess. - Step 4 ### Repair and skim Damaged areas are repaired and surfaces skimmed to a smooth finish. - Step 5 ### Dry, decorate and guarantee We allow proper drying time, then mist coat and decorate if required. All completed work is guaranteed. ## What you get when we do it ### No waiting between trades Plastering and decorating are planned as one job by one team. ### A genuinely smooth finish Walls and ceilings that look good in any light, not just at night. ### Paint that stays put Correct drying time and mist coats mean your new paint bonds properly. ### Repairs that last Problems are repaired properly rather than filled and hidden. ### Qualified and insured City & Guilds qualified with £2 million public liability insurance. ### Guaranteed All completed work is guaranteed. ## Plastering work we carry out From a single patch to a full room skim, here's what's involved. ### Skimming walls and ceilings A thin finishing coat of plaster applied over an existing surface to make it smooth and even. Ideal when walls are sound but uneven, patchy or covered in old repairs. ### Patch repairs Holes from removed fixings, damage from rewiring or plumbing, chipped corners and small blown areas repaired and blended into the surrounding wall. ### Crack repairs Cracks are opened up, treated and repaired rather than simply filled, which gives them the best chance of not returning. ### After wallpaper removal Stripping old paper often damages the surface underneath. Skimming gives a clean base for paint or new wallpaper. ### Drying and mist coats New plaster needs time to dry before painting. We plan this into the schedule and apply a mist coat so the finishing coats bond properly. ### Homes and commercial premises In homes we keep dust and mess contained. In commercial spaces we plan plastering and drying time around the areas that need to stay open. ## Understanding plaster problems before you decorate ### Signs your walls need plastering Not every wall needs plastering before it's painted, but some signs mean filler won't be enough. Cracks that keep coming back, areas that sound hollow when tapped, crumbling or bulging plaster, and walls covered in old patch repairs that show through paint are all signs that plastering will give a better result. Removing old wallpaper often reveals damaged or uneven surfaces too. In older properties, walls may have been painted and papered many times, leaving a surface that's hard to get looking smooth. ### Skimming vs patch repairs A patch repair fixes a specific damaged area, such as a hole from a removed fixing or a section of blown plaster. Skimming applies a thin finishing coat over a whole wall or ceiling to make the entire surface smooth and even. If a wall has lots of small repairs or an uneven surface overall, skimming is often more effective than trying to patch and fill everything individually. On the visit we'll explain which approach suits your walls. ### Drying time and decorating New plaster contains water and needs time to dry before it can be decorated. How long depends on thickness, temperature and ventilation. Painting too early can trap moisture and cause paint to peel or bubble. Once dry, fresh plaster is very absorbent, so it needs a mist coat, a diluted first coat that soaks in and seals the surface, before the finishing coats. Because we decorate as well as plaster, this is planned into the job so the finish is right first time. ### One team from repair to finish The big advantage of using a decorator who plasters is that there's no gap between trades. You don't need to book a plasterer, wait for them, and then hope the decorator is happy with the surface they've been left. The same team handles the repair and the finish, and all completed work is guaranteed. Every job is quoted individually after a free visit. Smaller jobs are paid on completion, and larger jobs work on a deposit and agreed payment schedule. ### What to expect while your plastering is underway Before any plastering begins, we agree the scope, the order of work and a realistic timescale with you, so you know which rooms or areas will be affected and when. Floors, furniture and fixtures are protected before work starts, and the work area is kept as tidy as possible throughout, with a clean-up at the end of the job. Our working hours are 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. If anything unexpected comes up once surfaces are exposed, such as hidden damage behind old paper or paint, we'll explain it to you before going further, so there are no surprises on the final bill. When the work is finished, we walk through it with you and put right anything you're not happy with. Smaller jobs are paid on completion. Larger jobs are paid according to the deposit and payment schedule agreed at the start. All completed work is guaranteed. ### Why choose A&S Decorators for plastering A&S Decorators was set up by Ashley Power around 16 years ago, backed by more than 25 years in the trade. It started as a two-person team and has grown steadily through long-term client relationships and repeat work across Cheshire and South Manchester. When you book plastering with us, you're dealing with an established local business rather than an anonymous contractor. The key difference is that we handle the preparation trades most decorators have to subcontract: plastering, small joinery and specialist uPVC spraying. That means fewer people in your property, no waiting between trades, and one point of contact from the free visit to the finished job. Ashley is City & Guilds qualified, we carry £2 million public liability insurance, and all completed work is guaranteed. We can supply all paints and materials and help with colours, or work with materials you supply. For larger jobs, we bring in extra decorators to shorten the timescale and keep disruption to a minimum. Book a free visit to talk it through ## Plastering near you Based in Heald Green, we carry out plastering across Cheshire and South Manchester, including: - Heald Green - Gatley - Cheadle Hulme - Stockport - Sale ## Related services - Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating - Wallpapering - Small Joinery Works - Landlord & End-of-Tenancy Redecorating ## Plastering: common questions How much does plastering cost?+Plastering is priced per job depending on the size of the area and the condition of the surface. We'll visit and quote for free. How long before new plaster can be painted?+It depends on the thickness of the plaster, the room temperature and ventilation. We'll plan drying time into the job and only paint once it's ready. Do you do full re-plastering or just skimming?+Our plastering covers surface preparation, skimming and plaster repairs. If we find something beyond that on the visit, we'll tell you straight. Will plastering make a lot of mess?+There is some dust and mess, but we protect floors and furniture and clean up as we go. Is the visit and quote free?+Yes. Every job starts with a free visit and a free, no-obligation quote. Are you qualified and insured?+Ashley is City & Guilds qualified, and A&S Decorators holds £2 million public liability insurance. Is your work guaranteed?+Yes. All completed work is guaranteed. How does payment work?+Smaller jobs are paid on completion. Larger jobs need a deposit, with a payment schedule agreed based on the size and value of the job. Do you offer emergency call-outs?+We work Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm. Call us and we'll tell you honestly how soon we can help. ## Get your plasteringpriced with a free, no-obligation quote. A free visit, a clear quote and no obligation. City & Guilds qualified, £2m insured, and all completed work guaranteed. Request my free quote07917 698403 A&S Decorators | painting and decorating A&S Decorators Heald Green, Cheshire 07917 698403 ashleypow@hotmail.com Monday–Friday, 8:00am–7:00pm A&S Decorators on Facebook Painting & decorating services - Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating - Commercial Decorating - uPVC Spraying - Plastering - Wallpapering - Children's Wall Designs & Murals - Small Joinery Works - Paint Supply & Colour Advice - Kitchen Cabinet Painting & Spraying - Woodwork & Gloss Finishing - Exterior Masonry & Render Painting - Landlord & End-of-Tenancy Redecorating Areas covered - Heald Green - Stockport - Altrincham - Sale - Gatley - Cheadle Hulme - Wilmslow - Manchester - CheshireGet a free quote © 2026 A&S Decorators AboutOur WorkReviewsPrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsCookie Policy 07917 698403Free quote