If you live in an older property and you’re in the process of carrying out some home renovations, you may require a skilled and experienced lime plasterer near you.
Read on to find out the best ways to find lime plasterers in your local area.
How to find the best lime plasterer near me
A good lime plasterer will have the ability to plaster your property to an extremely high standard. They will place emphasis on attention to detail creating a plaster finish that is both attractive and hard wearing.
But how do you find the best lime plasterers in your area. At Checkatrade, we have two simple ways to find fully vetted and qualified lime plasterers near you.
Option 1: Use our ‘request a quote’ feature
Let Checkatrade do the leg work for you. Simply fill in our quick ‘request a quote’ feature to receive quotes directly to your inbox.
- Fill in your details using the form
- Include details of the plastering work required
- We’ll conduct a detailed search of our trade directory
- A selection of skilled lime plasterer near you will then contact you to discuss your job requirements
Option 2: Browse our online trade directory
If you prefer a more hands-on approach, why not browse our directory of approved tradespeople?
Simply enter your postcode in the box below, press search, and see which lime plasterers near you come highly rated.
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What do lime plasterers do?
If you’re wondering whether you really need a lime plasterer, here’s a quick checklist of what they do and why you may require their services.
- Apply lime plaster coats to interior and exterior walls
- Carry out repair work to damaged bricks and mortar
- Mix hazardous materials to create lime plaster render
- Prepare all surfaces ready for lime plaster application
- Work on traditional properties that require lime plastering
- Create a breathable plaster surface in moist environments
As you can see, lime plastering is an essential part of many period renovations projects. It can also be used in more modern buildings as a durable and low maintenance plaster alternative.
Why hire a lime plasterer?
Lime plasterers are highly skilled tradespeople. They are responsible for mixing hazardous materials that can cause burns to skin.
Lime plasterers are also required to work in many different situations and must be comfortable applying lime plaster coast in sometimes difficult to reach areas.
Although you may want to try lime plastering as a DIY project, it can be extremely challenging.
At Checkatrade, we also recommend hiring a professional lime plasterer to ensure that your finished job is of the highest possible standard.
Questions to ask a lime plasterer
Choosing the best lime plasterer near you is an essential part of a successful plastering project. Having some questions to ask your lime plasterer can help you to both understand the expectations from the start.
Some useful questions for your lime plasterer include:
Do you have any examples of your work?
Seeing the quality of a lime plasterer’s previous work will give you confidence that you are working with a skilled and reputable trader. It can also help to inspire your own lime plastering project.
All Checkatrade members have a business profile where you can view photos of past work and read customer reviews.
What sort of lime plastering do you specialise in?
Professional lime plasterers will often have an area where they specialise. This could be applying internal plaster finishes. It could be working on heritage properties in conservation area.
It could also include carrying out repair work or working on exterior building facades.
All reputable lime plasterers will be happy to discuss their areas of expertise before agreeing to any work.
Are you fully insured?
Insurance gives you peace of mind that your installation is protected in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
If an accident occurs when someone is working on your property, you’ll want to know that they are fully insured.
This is why all Checkatrade members must have up-to-date public liability insurance to be listed in our directory.
Is your work guaranteed?
Hiring a lime plasterer can be costly. You want to ensure that your investment is fully guaranteed to last for the foreseeable future.
Ask your lime plasterer if they offer any guarantees. For additional peace of mind, when you contact a trade through Checkatrade, our guarantee could cover you for up to 12 months. You can claim up to £1,000. Exclusions and T&Cs apply.
How do I find experienced lime plasterers near me?
Once you’re ready to start your project, you’ll want to find lime plasterers near you as quickly as possible.
One of the best places to start is searching a professional trade directory.
A professional trade directory is more than a list of local businesses. At Checkatrade, for example, each of our members has a business profile so that you can easily find the right tradesperson for the job you need doing.
Included in our member pages are:
- Company details
- Qualifications and credentials
- Areas of speciality
- Customer testimonials
- Photos of past work
Checkatrade member’s business profiles are a showcase for their business. They are their online shop that highlights their professionalism and experience.
And to become a Checkatrade member, our tradespeople must pass up to 12 rigorous checks. This ensures that all our members are highly skilled and fully vetted professionals.
You’ll only find trades who meet our high standards and pass our quality checks on Checkatrade.
The importance of online reviews
Checking a trader’s online reviews is now one of the most popular and effective ways to find reputable tradespeople.
Doing a quick online search will help you to check a lime plasterer’s credentials, including their reputation and their standard of work.
At Checkatrade, we only display honest and verified reviews from real-life customers. Rigorous checks are consistently carried out to ensure all Checkatrade reviews are fully verified.
Asking for recommendations is also a great way to verify a trader’s reputation.
Asking friends and family if they know of a lime plasterer, they’d recommend is a great place to start. Once you’ve got a recommendation, you can then cross-check them on Checkatrade!
If they have a Checkatrade business profile, then you’ve got a double recommendation for your skilled lime plaster near you.
If you’re ready to find a skilled and experienced lime plasterer near you, simply add your postcode to the box below to start your search.