Written by Mark Reid,
Trades Editor ·Verified 23 September 2026
Telford's mix of housing stock keeps plasterers busy all year round. You've got the older properties around Wellington and Oakengates with their lath and plaster ceilings that need careful skimming rather than a full strip-out, and then the newer estates around Lawley and Hadley where dot-and-dab plasterboard work and snagging jobs after new-build defects are more common. Add in the constant stream of extensions and loft conversions across Dawley and Madeley, and you can see why demand for a decent plasterer never really lets up here. Damp is another recurring issue in some of the older terraces near the town centre, which means renders and plasterboard sometimes need replacing rather than just patching over.
The businesses listed on this page come from public business listings, ranked mainly by their review rating and how many reviews they've got, with a small boost for those showing a working website and phone number. We read through each business's homepage to check that plastering is genuinely what they do day to day, which stops general builders or other trades sneaking onto a plasterers page. Any listing flagged as permanently closed gets removed automatically, so you're not looking at businesses that no longer exist. Where you spot a Trust Verified badge, that business has gone through our fuller checks covering trade qualifications and accreditations, public liability insurance, trading history, customer review history and registered company information, and you can read exactly what that involves on our How We Verify page. For any business without that badge, those checks haven't been done by us, so it's worth doing your own homework before you commit.
Before booking, ask for photos of recent jobs, ideally something similar in scale to yours, whether that's a full ceiling skim or a rendered extension wall. Check they're happy to give you a written quote breaking down labour and materials, and ask how they handle drying times, particularly if you're getting a whole room replastered and need to know when it's safe to decorate. It's worth asking about insurance cover directly, since a slip with wet plaster can damage flooring or furniture. Getting two or three quotes is standard practice and helps you spot if someone's price is unusually high or suspiciously low for the work involved.
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Plastering work across Telford is carried out by A Thorpe Plastering, covering both new build and renovation projects. The firm holds a 5 star rating from 44 reviews, reflecting consistency across the jobs it takes on. Skimming, rendering and repair work make up the bulk of its trade in the area.
Rated 5 stars by customers in Telford, JH Plastering & Damp Solutions covers both plastering and damp treatment under one contractor. That combination makes it a practical choice for properties where moisture has compromised existing surfaces, removing the need to coordinate separate trades. The business operates across the Telford area and can be found online at jhplasteringanddampsolutions.co.uk.
Plastering work across Telford covers skimming, rendering and patch repairs for domestic properties. Alfred Plastering has built a strong local reputation, reflected in a 4.9 rating from 12 reviews. Jobs range from small ceiling repairs to full room replasters, with finishes prepared ready for decorating.
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Skimming a standard ceiling typically runs from around £150 to £250, while a full room replaster (walls and ceiling) can land anywhere between £400 and £700 depending on size and condition of the existing surface. Rendering an external wall costs more, often £40 to £60 per square metre once scaffolding and materials are factored in. Prices shift depending on access, how much prep work is needed, and whether there's damp or old lath to remove first. Getting two or three quotes for anything beyond a small patch job is worth the extra time.
How long does plastering take to dry before I can paint?
Fresh plaster generally needs at least five to seven days per coat before it's ready for paint, and longer in cold or damp weather since it dries slower. Painting too early traps moisture and causes patchy, blown paintwork later on. A good plasterer will tell you roughly when it's safe based on room temperature and ventilation, so ask them directly rather than guessing from a generic timeframe.
Do I need to move furniture before the plasterer arrives?
Yes, ideally clear the room completely or at least push everything into the centre and cover it with dust sheets. Plastering is messy work and dust gets everywhere, including under doors into neighbouring rooms. Ask the plasterer beforehand whether they expect the room empty or if they can work around a few pieces, as this varies between tradespeople and affects how quickly they can get started.
What's the difference between skimming and rendering?
Skimming refers to the thin, smooth plaster finish applied to internal walls and ceilings, usually over plasterboard or an existing coat. Rendering is the external equivalent, a tougher mix applied to outside walls for weatherproofing and appearance, often using sand and cement or a modern polymer render. If you mention the wrong term to a tradesperson you might get quoted for the wrong job, so be clear about whether the work is inside or outside the property.
Can a plasterer fix damp patches or do I need someone else first?
A plasterer can replaster over a damp patch, but if the underlying cause isn't sorted first (a leaking gutter, rising damp, or a faulty stopcock causing a slow leak, for example) the problem will just come back through the new plaster. It's worth getting the damp source diagnosed and fixed, sometimes by a damp specialist or a plumber, before booking the plastering work itself.
What should I check before choosing a plasterer in Telford?
Ask to see examples of recent work, ideally similar in scope to your job, and check whether they're comfortable providing references from past customers. Confirm they hold public liability insurance and ask to see a copy of the certificate rather than just taking their word for it. Get a written quote that breaks down labour and materials so you can compare properly against other tradespeople. If a business carries a Trust Verified badge on this page, that means those checks have already been done as part of our verification process; for anyone without the badge, it's down to you to confirm these details directly before booking.
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