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Plastering and damp proofing in Cramlington

Cramlington grew from a small village into a new town from the 1960s onwards, and most of its homes were built in the decades since. That makes the work here different from the old terraces of nearby towns: less rising damp, more condensation, cracked plasterboard and dated ceilings.

Local knowledge

Homes in Cramlington

Most of Cramlington's housing was built from the 1960s through to the present day, in estates such as Beaconhill, Collingwood Grange and Northburn. These are cavity-wall homes with plaster or plasterboard inside.

Homes from the 1970s and 1980s often still have textured Artex ceilings and plasterboard that has cracked along its joints as the house has settled.

The original village around St Nicholas' Church is older, with stone buildings that need a different approach.

What we see

Common problems in Cramlington

We find the cause before we quote, so the fix lasts and you only pay for what the job needs.

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Condensation and black mould

Modern, well-sealed homes trap moisture from cooking, washing and drying clothes. The mould keeps returning unless the cause is dealt with.

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Cracked plasterboard

Cracks along board joints and around doors are common. They can be taped and skimmed, or the boards replaced where damaged.

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Artex ceilings

Textured ceilings can be skimmed over or overboarded for a smooth, modern finish.

Verified reviews

What our customers say

9.75/10 average rating across 65 verified reviews

10/10starstarstarstarstar20 February 2026

“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!).”

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10/10starstarstarstarstar20 February 2026

“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. .”

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10/10starstarstarstarstar13 January 2026

“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. .”

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10/10starstarstarstarstar19 December 2025

“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. .”

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10/10starstarstarstarstar15 December 2025

“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...”

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10/10starstarstarstarstar14 April 2025

“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.”

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10/10starstarstarstarstar14 April 2025

“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”

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10/10starstarstarstarstar01 August 2023

“Garage door bricking up and make internal door to house”

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10/10starstarstarstarstar01 August 2023

“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.”

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FAQ

Questions from Cramlington

In homes of this age it is usually condensation rather than rising or penetrating damp. We tell you which before quoting, so you only pay for what fixes it.

Usually, yes. We check the ceiling first and then skim over it or overboard it, depending on its condition.

No. There are no travel charges anywhere we cover, and the quote we give you covers everything.

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