Plastering and damp proofing in South Shields
South Shields sits right on the coast at the mouth of the Tyne, and its homes feel it. Salt-laden wind and driving rain off the North Sea are hard on render and brickwork, and damp is one of the most common reasons people call us here.
Homes in South Shields
Westoe is a conservation area of large Victorian houses, with high ceilings, ornate plasterwork and solid walls. These homes reward careful, like-for-like repairs.
Across the town there are Tyneside flats and terraced streets, many over a hundred years old, alongside post-war estates and newer homes.
Homes nearest the seafront take the worst of the weather, with wind-driven rain and salt testing every crack in the render and every joint in the pointing.
Common problems in South Shields
We find the cause before we quote, so the fix lasts and you only pay for what the job needs.
Penetrating damp from the sea
Driving rain finds its way through cracked render and worn pointing. The damp grows after storms and often appears around windows and chimney breasts.
Failing render
Salt and frost cause render to crack and come away from the wall. Once it lets water in behind it, it makes damp worse, not better.
Damaged period plaster
In older houses, sections of plaster blow and crack over time. These can be cut out and made good so the wall is sound again.
What we do in South Shields, in detail
Each guide covers the homes in South Shields, how we work on them and the questions people here ask.
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Our services in South Shields
Penetrating Damp arrow_forward
Penetrating damp solutions: waterproofing, wall tie replacement, and external barrier systems. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
Rendering arrow_forward
External rendering: sand & cement, K-Rend, and coloured render systems. Transform your property’s kerb appeal. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
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Professional damp proofing: rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation treatment. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes in 24 hours.
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Two-coat plastering for bare masonry, blockwork, and brick. Float and set for a perfect, lasting finish. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
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Professional skim coat plastering: glass-smooth walls and ceilings, artex removal, ready for painting. 9.76/10 rated. Free quotes.
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Chemical DPC injection and renovation plaster systems. The permanent fix for rising damp. 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 South Shields
Salt, frost and wind-driven rain are hard on render. Once it cracks, water gets behind it. We will look at whether it can be repaired or needs replacing.
Yes. Exterior changes to houses in the Westoe conservation area can need permission from South Tyneside Council, so it is worth checking before external work.
No. There are no travel charges anywhere we cover.
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