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Services and skills

  • Plasterer

    17 skills

    Artexing

    Coving

    Flat Ceilings

    Lime Plastering

    Dry Lining

    Plastering

    Rendering

    Skimming

    Venetian Marble Plastering

    Plaster Mouldings

    Pebble Dashing / Rough Casting

    K Rend

    Waterproof Plasterer

    Lath Plastering

    Polished Plastering

    Insulated Rendering

    Magnetic Plastering

  • Services

    3 services

    • Domestic Work
    • Insurance Work Undertaken
    • Free Estimates

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Customer reviews

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9.95 /10

Based on 21 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.95

Reliability

9.95

Communication

10

119 Total Reviews

The reviews below represent customers' views and not the views of Checkatrade

  • 10

    Plastering shower room

    Posted 20 January

    I have used Matt several times now and his work cannot be faulted. He isn’t just on time he’s always early! He is very tidy and never leaves a mess to clear up. The work is always top quality and is competitively priced. I’m very disappointed to see that someone rated a 9/10 with no good reason!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO6
  • 9

    Ceiling plaster

    Posted 14 December 2024

    Punctual and efficient. Finish work ahead of schedule.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO3
  • 10

    Plastering walls in our study

    Posted 13 December 2024

    Matt did an excellent job. He was quick to reply to our request and accommodated us at short notice. As always Matt did a fantastic job, the room was left clean and tidy, it was done very efficiently and I'd thoroughly recommend Matt.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM9
  • 10

    Silicone render for external walls

    Posted 25 November 2024

    Matt provided an excellent and quality service from quoting for the work up until completion. All work was undertaken within the quoted timescales, despite a few problems being encountered when old render was removed, these problems were also resolved quickly. I wouldn't hesitate to use Skimfast for any future work.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO2
  • 10

    Artex Ceilings Skimmed

    Posted 08 November 2024

    Have used Skimfast previously when the work they did was superb. In fact my decorators said the ceilings that were skimmed was the best they had come across. This time they skimmed over two Artexed bedroom ceilings and the whole experience was superb. I cannot rate them highly enough.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO4
  • 10

    Repair ceiling

    Posted 30 September 2024

    Matt was very polite and efficient in his work, very tidy we are very pleased with his work and would highly recommend him.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: C03
  • 10

    Repair plastering after total house rewire.

    Posted 29 September 2024

    Skimfast came promptly to quote for the work and were able to fit the job in within a fortnight. Very efficient, courteous and tidy. Their cost and relatively short time taken to complete the job was most reasonable. I do not hesitate to recommend Matt & Daniel.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO4
  • 10

    Wall rendering

    Posted 03 August 2024

    Highly recommend skimfast. From the first point of contact they were very prompt and friendly. The work that has been carried out is to a very high standard and looks amazing. Very pleased with the overall service from start to finish. Very clean and tidy and professional at all times.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO3
  • 10

    Bathroom plastered

    Posted 27 June 2024

    Excellent job as usual,matt is an absolute wizard
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO4
  • 10

    Plastering a conservatory wall

    Posted 24 June 2024

    This is the second time we have used Skimfast . I would highly recommend them. The job was completed to a very high standard and with very little disruption to us, everything was left clean and tidy. A fantastic job
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO6

Company profile

  • OwnerMatthew Boyden
  • Member Since2021
  • Public Liability InsuranceVerified
  • AccreditationsChecked
  • AddressChecked
  • IdentityChecked
  • Checkatrade T&C'sSigned
  • VATNo
  • Company typeSole Trader

Company info

Skimfast is a trusted, professional family run business with a high reputation to uphold, and with over 24 years’ experience in the trade, we pride ourselves on our quality workmanship and our attention to detail.

We are based in Tiptree and cover all surrounding areas within a 15 mile radius.

We ensure that we always liaise with the client to ensure our full understanding of the project, and that we are meeting with your requirements. We also ensure that we leave our worksite in an exceptionally clean and tidy condition.

With a dedicated team of professional tradespersons our staff are committed to providing the best possible service. All employees of SkimFast will strictly adhere to our Code of Conduct and Health and Safety Policy.

So when you need the job done extremely well, there is only one thing to do and that is to call us. We understand that any works to be carried out in your home are stressful, so we do all we can to minimize hassle and stress that it can cause.

We are happy to work on the following:

  • Plastering 
  • Removing & replacing damaged ceilings
  • Removal of chimney breasts
  • General renovation
  • Plastering over Artex
  • Dot & Dab
  • Dry wall tape & jointing
  • Damp proofing
  • Rendering (interior & exterior)
  • Dry lining
  • Painting & decorating
  • Specialist in venetian marble plastering
  • General building works, and much much more.

If you require any service not listed, please contact us for friendly, professional advice on all your plastering requirements. We also provide free non obligatory quotes and estimates.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please see our website for further information.

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Accreditations and awards

British Gypsum

British Gypsum

City and Guilds

City and Guilds