Plastering and damp proofing in Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street is a market town with a long history, surrounded by former colliery villages such as Pelton, Sacriston and Great Lumley. Its housing runs from Victorian terraces near the town centre to modern family estates.
Homes in Chester-le-Street
Near the town centre and Front Street are streets of Victorian terraces with solid walls, where failed damp proofing and tired original plaster are common.
The surrounding villages grew around coal mining, and colliery terraces there have the same solid walls and often no effective damp proof course.
Homes close to the River Wear and the burns that run through the town can be affected by high ground water and flooding, which is worth knowing about before replastering.
Common problems in Chester-le-Street
We find the cause before we quote, so the fix lasts and you only pay for what the job needs.
Rising damp in terraces
Old terraces often have a failed or bridged damp proof course. A new one, with the salt-damaged plaster replaced, is the lasting fix.
Damp after flooding
Walls that have been wet from flooding need to dry out properly and often need their plaster replaced with materials suited to wet conditions.
Patched and uneven walls
Years of small repairs leave walls uneven. A float and set gives a flat, solid finish ready for decorating.
Our services in Chester-le-Street
DPC Installation arrow_forward
Chemical DPC injection and renovation plaster systems. The permanent fix for rising damp. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
Damp Works arrow_forward
Professional damp proofing: rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation treatment. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes in 24 hours.
Float & Set arrow_forward
Two-coat plastering for bare masonry, blockwork, and brick. Float and set for a perfect, lasting finish. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
Skimming arrow_forward
Professional skim coat plastering: glass-smooth walls and ceilings, artex removal, ready for painting. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
Plaster Boarding arrow_forward
Professional plasterboard installation: dry lining, stud walls, and plasterboard fitting. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
Wet Rot Treatment arrow_forward
Professional wet rot treatment: timber repair, splice replacements, and moisture control. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
What our customers say
9.75/10 average rating across 65 verified reviews
“On pricing this job, the customer used an 'experienced tradesman' who used a steamer to remove wallpaper from plasterboard walls and they were removing the jointing tape and the skin from the plasterboard, thus leaving an unlevel surface. I suggested reboarding but they said they didn't have a lot of money to play with. While the 'tradesman' was removing the wallpaper the customer demanded via text that I go that very minute to see what a mess this tradesman was making. While we were working, her husband commented on how we were the best tradesmen they'd had, as we just got on with the job. I'd mistakingly missed out a price for a ceiling, so I skimmed that for no extra charge as the price had already been agreed. (No mention of this was in her review however). We always ask customers to check the work before we leave and both said they were 'over the moon' with the work and they paid via bank transfer a few hours after I'd left. It's clear the 'tradesman' hasn't prepped the newly plastered walls properly, as the paint has now blebbed. That's not a fault with the plastering, but with the lack of preparation on the decorator's behalf. It took 7 days for the customer to let me know she wasn't happy (and that was after the walls had been painted!).”
Checked & Vetted“I contacted Dean about the job and he was on hand to review damage, give a reasonable estimate within my budget and was on stand by once property dried out. Work started promptly and done with the estimated 3 days to a very high standard as always by Dean and his soon. Clean and tidy work too. .”
Checked & Vetted“Dean and his team started the job Tuesday and was done in 3 days. Very professional, workmanship to very high standards was told the ins and outs of process of work to be carried out and very clean. Amazing job for the price. Always on time, would highly recommend. Will definitely be using dean in the near future. .”
Checked & Vetted“Dean came out to give me a quote, he knew what needed doing and I was happy with what he quoted. He took down 2 ceilings, replaced them, skimmed and then put up some coving. I can’t fault his work at all, the ceilings look amazing, he left my home clean and tidy. I’d highly recommend. .”
Checked & Vetted“Dean at Absolutely Plastered is the only tradesmen I know that I can rely on! He always responds to requests! In this instance, we wanted some pretty poor brickwork covered at back of house & Dean advised other options that I was not aware...”
Google“I had Absolutely Plastered out to inspect a damp problem in my home, he was knowledgeable and we agreed a price. Dean was prompt, came out when he said he would, installed a new damp course and plastered. Very reasonable and I’d highly recommend.”
Google“Contacted absolutely plastered for some work I needed doing in the house! Came out exactly when he said he would to do a quote, very reasonably priced! Work was done promptly to a very high standard. Will definitely use them again for jobs in the future”
Google“Garage door bricking up and make internal door to house”
MyBuilder“Advertised for a garage conversion at short notice did not expect to get it done so quickly. Dene and his team worked 12 hrs a day as my Tennent went on holiday for 2 weeks and it was all done for their return, Dene even managed to do decorating and flooring too in my budget. Brilliant job by all the team.”
MyBuilderQuestions from Chester-le-Street
The walls need to dry out first, which can take weeks. We can check how wet the walls are and advise on the right time and the right plaster to use.
Yes, including Pelton, Sacriston, Great Lumley and the surrounding area, with no travel charges.
No. There are no travel charges anywhere we cover.
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