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Mirror-smooth skim, ceiling re-skims, full re-plasters. Free same-day quote." }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does plastering cost in Rochdale?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "As a guide, a standard bedroom skim is typically £350–£550 + VAT and a full re-plaster from £600. Pricing depends on substrate, ceiling height and access. You'll always get a fixed written quote, never a day-rate surprise." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does fresh plaster take to dry?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Allow 5–7 days for a single skimmed wall, and 10–14 days for ceilings or full re-plasters before painting. The plaster goes from dark patches to a uniform pale pink when it's ready." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you provide a guarantee?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, every plastering job carries a written workmanship standard on every plastering job, trowel marks, cracking and adhesion failure on substrates we've prepped are put right." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you plaster over artex or textured ceilings?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In most cases, yes. We either skim directly over sound artex with a bonding coat, or overboard with fresh plasterboard for a guaranteed flat finish. We'll advise on the cheapest safe option after a site visit." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you handle damp walls?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We diagnose first. If damp is active, it's treated before plastering, otherwise the new plaster will fail. We work with trusted damp specialists across Greater Manchester and Lancashire." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How soon can you start?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most quotes start within 1–3 weeks of acceptance. Emergency ceiling and water-damage jobs are prioritised, call 07540 112744 and we'll do our best to fit you in." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will you move my furniture and protect floors?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Floors are sheeted, doorways sealed against dust, and we'll help move bulky items. Sockets and switches are masked, and waste is removed daily." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you work in occupied homes?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Constantly. Most of our domestic work is in lived-in homes, we sequence rooms so you're never without a kitchen or bathroom, and clean down end of every day." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you re-skim a single wall?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, but expect a visible join where new meets old until the room is fully repainted. For a perfect finish we'd recommend skimming the whole room." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you cover commercial sites?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, shops, offices, schools and HMOs across Rochdale, Manchester and Lancashire. We work to main-contractor programmes and deliver to documented finish standards." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://mcbplasteringsolutions.co.uk" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Services", "item": "https://mcbplasteringsolutions.co.uk/services" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Plastering", "item": "https://mcbplasteringsolutions.co.uk/services/plastering" } ] } ] --- [07540 112744 ](tel:+447540112744)[mcbplasteringsolutions@outlook.com ](mailto:mcbplasteringsolutions@outlook.com) Mon – Fri 7am–7pm · Sat 7am–12pm · Sun Closed Free quote in 24h [![MCB Plastering & Rendering Solutions](/__l5e/assets-v1/bdbca180-f614-491a-b7d2-84b18566f16c/mcb-logo-header.png)](/) [Home](/)[About](/about) [Services](/services) [Areas](/areas) [Our Work](/our-work)[Reviews](/reviews)[Contact](/contact) [07540 112744](tel:+447540112744)[Get Free Quote](/contact) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Services](/services) 3. Plastering ![Interior reception room freshly skimmed in pink plaster by MCB, feature window reveal finished crisply](/__l5e/assets-v1/4a4f2d0e-e791-4078-be4f-fb0e9343613c/mcb-41.jpg) Specialist service · Rochdale & the North West # Mirror-Smooth Plastering Across Rochdale & the North West Decoration-ready walls and ceilings finished by time-served plasterers, fixed-price quotes, tidy sites, and a written workmanship standard, backed by the 10-year manufacturer guarantee on render systems we install on every job. [Get my free quote](/contact) [Call 07540 112744](tel:+447540112744) 5-star Google-rated · 40+ years combined experience · Free same-day written quote 40+ Years combined experience 2,000+ Rooms plastered 10-yr Render manufacturer guarantee Same day Quote turnaround 5★ Google-rated team Service overview ## Done right, plastering adds 25+ years of value. Plastering is the single most-visible trade in a renovation. Every imperfection, bowed walls, telegraphed joints, blown patches, shows up the moment the paint goes on. We get it right first time so your decorator never has to compensate. ### What it is Plastering is the application of a smooth gypsum finish over walls and ceilings. We work over plasterboard (skim-only), bare brick or block (bonding + skim), and existing painted plaster that's failed (over-skim or full re-plaster). The result is a flat, dust-free, decoration-ready surface. ### Who it's for Homeowners renovating a room, landlords prepping a let, builders needing a reliable second-fix trade, and developers handing over new builds. We work cleanly around lived-in homes, dust sheets down, floors protected, waste removed each day. ### When you need it Book plastering after first-fix electrics and plumbing, before second-fix joinery and decoration. For repair work, blown plaster, water-damaged ceilings, hairline cracks reappearing through paint, get us in early before the issue spreads. ### Why a specialist matters A botched skim can't be hidden by paint. Trowel marks, ripples and sanding-grade finishes telegraph through emulsion, especially in raking light. A qualified plasterer delivers a polished closure that takes paint evenly, lasts decades, and adds measurable value at resale. The cost of getting it wrong ## What happens if plastering is done badly, or not at all Plaster failures rarely stay cosmetic. Left alone, they pull paint off, hide damp, and turn a one-room job into a full strip-out. Here's what we see most often. ### Blown plaster spreads A single hollow patch grows as the surrounding bond fails. What looks like a 50p coin today is a foot-wide section within a year, and the brickwork behind is usually damp. ### Hidden damp damage Skimming over an active damp problem traps moisture against the wall. Salts wick through, paint blisters, and the new plaster fails within months. Diagnosis has to come first. ### Cheap DIY skims Under-mixed plaster, missed PVA, single-coat shortcuts, these are the calls we get most. A redo costs more than doing it once, properly, the first time. ### Ceiling collapse risk Old lath-and-plaster ceilings that crack, sag or shed dust are end-of-life. Overboard-and-skim or full replacement is safer and quieter than waiting for it to come down. Our process ## Five steps, zero surprises. Same process on every job, domestic, commercial, single-room or full house. [Start with a free survey](/contact) 01 ### Free site survey We visit, measure, identify substrate condition, flag any damp or movement, and confirm scope. No high-pressure sales, just a clear scope of works. 02 ### Written fixed quote You receive a same-day written quote covering materials, labour, dust protection and waste removal. No day-rate surprises. 03 ### Prep & protection Floors covered, doorways sealed, sockets protected. Surfaces are PVA'd, scrim taped at joints, and beads fitted to internal and external angles. 04 ### Plaster application Two-coat skim using premium British Gypsum multi-finish. Walls and ceilings polished to a closed, paint-ready finish. 05 ### Walk-round & guarantee We snag the job with you in good light, leave it clean, and issue a written workmanship standard, trowel marks, cracking and adhesion failure are put right. Why MCB ## Specific benefits, not vague promises. ### Paint-ready in one visit Decorator can start within 5–10 days of completion, no extra sanding, no filling, no remedial coats. ### Long-term durability Correctly bonded skim lasts 25+ years. Cracks reappear when the substrate is wrong, not the topcoat, and we get the substrate right. ### Tidy, low-disruption sites Dust sheets, swept floors, waste bagged and removed each day. We work cleanly in lived-in homes and let units. ### Honest, written pricing Fixed price in writing before we start. No 'extras' bolted on once we're on site. ### Backed by guarantee A written workmanship standard, backed by the 10-year manufacturer guarantee on render systems we install gives you, your buyer or your tenant real recourse, not just a verbal promise. ### Insured, time-served team Fully insured, CSCS-carded, and experienced across new build, refurb and heritage work. In depth ## Plastering systems we install Different substrates need different specifications. Here's how we approach the jobs we're called out for most often across Rochdale, Bury, Oldham, Bolton and the Rossendale Valley. Most domestic plastering falls into three categories: skim-only over fresh plasterboard, bonding-and-skim onto bare masonry, and over-skim onto sound existing plaster. Each demands a different mix, suction control, and number of coats. We never apply a one-size approach, the substrate dictates the system. On older Rochdale and Lancashire terraces we frequently encounter solid 9-inch brick walls, lime plaster, and patches of cement render from past repairs. These mixed substrates require careful suction balancing using PVA or SBR, and sometimes a bonding coat to bridge cement and gypsum. Getting this wrong is the single biggest cause of blown patches a year later. Ceilings are their own discipline. We overboard tired lath-and-plaster with 12.5mm or 15mm plasterboard fixed to the joists, scrim the joints, and skim in two tight coats. The result is quieter, fire-rated, and visually flat, without the risk of a heritage ceiling shedding in the night. For commercial fit-outs and new build sites we work to programme, coordinate with M&E trades, and finish to a Level 4 or Level 5 standard depending on the lighting brief. Open-plan offices and retail units are often Level 5 because raking light from feature lighting will expose anything less. #### Residential Domestic work prioritises minimal disruption, dust sheets, sealed doorways, daily waste removal, and finishing one room before opening the next. Weekend and evening starts on request. #### Commercial Commercial work prioritises programme, we work to your main contractor's sequence, hit drying-time milestones for follow-on trades, and deliver to a documented finish standard with sign-off photos. ### Materials & systems we use - British Gypsum Multi-Finish Standard 2-coat skim across walls and ceilings, the industry workhorse. - Thistle Bonding Coat Undercoat over bare masonry, dense blocks and engineering brick where suction is high. - Thistle Hardwall High-impact undercoat for hallways, stairwells and commercial corridors. - Knauf MP75 (machine plaster) Used on larger commercial pours for speed, flatness and consistent thickness. Manufacturer trained Fully insured Same-day quotes Recent plastering projects ## Real jobs. Real finishes. A selection of recent plastering work across Rochdale and the North West. [See more work](/our-work) ![Reception room walls and ceiling re-plastered to a mirror-flat skim finish by MCB](/__l5e/assets-v1/4a4f2d0e-e791-4078-be4f-fb0e9343613c/mcb-41.jpg) ![Interior freshly skimmed with an even, smooth plaster finish ready for decoration](/__l5e/assets-v1/4cfdcfe7-e7ed-441c-8255-b5fb3e7d9c84/mcb-42.jpg) ![Bedroom skimmed in fresh plaster, straight lines, sharp internal corners](/__l5e/assets-v1/60d4e507-8553-4b30-a862-b3c549f7bed3/mcb-43.jpg) ![Full room re-plastered including new ceiling, flawless smooth finish throughout](/__l5e/assets-v1/9af60a0a-264a-4e6d-87c7-2f603bd52eb9/mcb-44.jpg) FAQs ## Answers to the questions we hear most. Not seeing yours? Call 07540 112744, we answer the phone ourselves. [Ask us anything](/contact) ### How much does plastering cost in Rochdale? As a guide, a standard bedroom skim is typically £350–£550 + VAT and a full re-plaster from £600. Pricing depends on substrate, ceiling height and access. You'll always get a fixed written quote, never a day-rate surprise. ### How long does fresh plaster take to dry? ### Do you provide a guarantee? ### Can you plaster over artex or textured ceilings? ### Do you handle damp walls? ### How soon can you start? ### Will you move my furniture and protect floors? ### Do you work in occupied homes? ### Can you re-skim a single wall? ### Do you cover commercial sites? Related services ## Often paired with plastering - [Bonding & Skimming Re-build, re-line, re-skim. ](/services/bonding-skimming) - [Dry Lining Crisp partition & wall builds. ](/services/dry-lining) - [Coving & Cornice Period detail, modern install. ](/services/coving-cornice) [View all services →](/services) Areas we cover ## Plastering across the North West - [WhitworthLancashire ](/areas/whitworth) - [RochdaleGreater Manchester ](/areas/rochdale) - [BuryGreater Manchester ](/areas/bury) - [OldhamGreater Manchester ](/areas/oldham) - [BurnleyLancashire ](/areas/burnley) - [RawtenstallRossendale Valley ](/areas/rawtenstall) - [BacupRossendale Valley ](/areas/bacup) - [AccringtonLancashire ](/areas/accrington) - [BoltonGreater Manchester ](/areas/bolton) - [Rossendale ValleyLancashire ](/areas/rossendale) - [RamsbottomGreater Manchester ](/areas/ramsbottom) [View all areas →](/areas) Free, no-obligation quote ## Ready for plastering done properly? Written fixed-price same-day quote. 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