Plasterers in Patchway Bristol

B&D Plastering Bristol, Quality You Can See

B&D Plastering are trusted plasterers in Patchway, and we know the properties here well. Patchway developed rapidly during the post-war decades, with much of its residential housing built in the 1950s and 1960s to house the workforce at the nearby Bristol Aeroplane Company. That housing is now between 60 and 70 years old, and the original plasterwork in a large number of these homes has reached the point where it genuinely needs attention.

The most frequent call we receive from Patchway homeowners is not about a single crack or a ceiling that needs freshening up. It is about plaster that has been failing progressively across multiple walls, that sounds hollow when tapped, or that has begun to pull away from the wall in sections. This is a natural consequence of the age of the housing stock, and it calls for proper assessment and, in most cases, full replastering rather than repeated patching.

This page covers our plastering services for Patchway homeowners. For damp proofing or condensation treatment, we have separate pages for those services. Call Dave on 07754 246 461 for a free, no-obligation quote. We are available Monday to Saturday, 7am to 8pm.

B & D plastering logo

Contact Dave, B&D Plastering in Patchway

Phone: 07754 246 461
Email: bdplaster@hotmail.com
Available: Monday to Saturday, 7am to 8pm

British Gypsum Certified | Fully Insured – up to £5M Public Liability | 5-Star Google & Facebook Reviews

Free, no-obligation quotes | No job too big or small – residential & commercial

Experienced & Reliable

Years of experience across both domestic and commercial sectors.

Fully Insured

We carry full Public Liability Insurance for peace of mind.

Top Quality Materials

We only use the best materials on every job.

Locally Trusted

A strong local reputation across Bristol, South Gloucestershire & beyond.

What Patchway Homeowners Call Us About Most

Unlike areas built predominantly in the 1980s and 1990s, where the main plastering request is a straightforward re-skim before redecoration, Patchway generates a different kind of call. The post-war housing stock produces a specific set of plastering problems that we encounter regularly on jobs across the area. As the plasterers in Patchway that local homeowners turn to, these are the jobs that make up the bulk of our work here.

Failing Original Plaster, Full Replastering

When a property was built in the 1950s or 1960s, the original plaster was mixed and applied on site rather than being a factory-produced product. After six or seven decades, that plaster shows its age in predictable ways. It absorbs moisture more readily than it once did, it loses its bond with the wall behind, and sections begin to hollow and eventually fall. By the time many Patchway homeowners call us, patching has become a losing battle across multiple rooms.

Full replastering is the correct solution in these cases, not a shortcut. We hack off all old plaster back to the bare substrate, assess the wall surface, apply the correct bonding coat or hardwall backing for the material behind, and skim to a smooth finish. Done properly, it should not need repeating within a homeowner’s lifetime. Patching over failing plaster, by contrast, gives a temporary result that costs more in the long run.

Signs that a Patchway property needs full replastering rather than a repair:

  • Plaster sounds hollow across a large portion of a wall when tapped
  • Cracks keep reappearing in the same locations after previous repairs
  • Sections of plaster have pulled away from the wall or ceiling
  • The surface crumbles easily or feels soft and powdery
  • Multiple rooms showing the same pattern of deterioration

Artex Ceiling Removal, A Very Common Patchway Job

Many of Patchway’s post-war properties had cosmetic renovation work carried out in the 1970s and 1980s. One of the most common features added during that period was Artex ceiling texturing, applied over original plaster ceilings that in many cases were still perfectly sound. Decades later, removing that Artex and restoring a smooth, modern flat ceiling is among the most popular jobs that plasterers in Patchway carry out.

Several approaches are available depending on what is underneath and the depth of the texture:

  • Overboarding: A fresh layer of plasterboard is fixed over the existing Artex ceiling and skimmed smooth. This is often the most practical approach, particularly where the texture is deep or the original ceiling behind it is uneven. It also avoids disturbing the Artex, which is relevant in pre-2000 properties where asbestos testing may apply.
  • Skimming over: For shallower, more even textures, a plaster skim coat applied directly over the Artex builds the surface flat. Not every texture is suitable for this method, and we assess before advising.
  • Full removal: Where the other options are not appropriate, the Artex is removed completely before re-skimming. Asbestos testing is strongly advised before this route in any Patchway property built or renovated before 2000.

Re-skimming Walls and Ceilings

Not every Patchway property needs a full replaster. The more recent private developments built across parts of Patchway from the 1980s onwards use modern plasterboard construction, and these homes typically call for re-skimming rather than full replastering. The plasterboard is sound; it is the skim coat that has aged, been damaged during renovation, or been compromised by wallpaper removal.

Re-skimming is also the appropriate choice in older Patchway properties where localised areas have been properly repaired and the rest of the wall is sound. We always assess which approach is right before committing to a course of action, and we will tell you honestly if a re-skim is sufficient rather than recommend a full replaster unnecessarily.

Ceiling Repairs

Ceiling damage in Patchway’s older stock takes several forms. Original plaster ceilings crack and develop hollows over time. Slow leaks from above, which often go unnoticed for months in post-war properties without cavity insulation, saturate ceilings before the source is identified. Loft insulation installed in older properties sometimes damages ceiling surfaces during the process. We assess the extent of any ceiling damage on site and repair correctly, whether that means a targeted patch repair, section replacement, or overboarding and re-skimming.

Patch Repairs and Localised Work

Where damage is genuinely isolated, a patch repair is often the right call and we say so. A single crack following settlement, a hole left by a removed fixture, or a small area damaged by a one-off leak does not necessarily require a full replaster. We carry out patch repairs throughout Patchway with the same preparation and care as a full job, matching the surrounding finish as closely as the existing surface allows.

Internal Rendering

We apply internal sand and cement rendering to garage conversions, extensions and outbuildings in Patchway before applying finishing plaster. Rendering also provides the correct stable base following damp treatment on affected walls, where a renovation plaster system is required before the final skim. We use rendering materials appropriate to the surface and the purpose of the space.

Working as Plasterers in Patchway, What We Find on the Job

Having worked across Patchway regularly over many years, we have a practical understanding of what to expect on a job here that comes only from direct experience. Several things come up consistently:

plastered room by B&D plastering

Previous patch repairs that have not held:

It is very common to arrive at a Patchway property and find three or four generations of previous repairs on the same wall. Each one has been done over the top of a previous one, none has properly addressed the failing substrate underneath, and the problem has grown each time. In these situations, a full replaster is the only approach that will actually last.

Plaster over damp that was never treated:

Particularly in the post-war terrace and semi-detached stock, we regularly uncover evidence of damp that was simply plastered over rather than treated. The fresh plaster failed within months in every case. We always identify and flag damp during our assessment visit. The damp needs treating before any plastering begins.

Artex applied over original ceilings that are still sound:

In many Patchway properties, the ceiling underneath the Artex is actually in better condition than expected. This makes overboarding a straightforward and cost-effective solution that avoids disturbing the Artex and the original plaster beneath.

A mix of property ages on the same street:

Patchway has post-war housing alongside later private development, sometimes side by side. We adjust our approach based on the specific property rather than assuming what we will find based on the street alone.

Extensions, Conversions and Improvement Work in Patchway

Beyond remedial work on ageing plaster, we carry out plastering for Patchway homeowners who are adding or improving space. Rear extensions are common across the area, as are loft conversions that bring unused space into use as housing costs have risen. Garage conversions, which involve creating habitable space from a previously unplastered structure, also generate consistent work.

For all of these, we plasterboard the new structure, apply the correct backing coat to any blockwork, and finish the extended or converted space to match the existing property. We work directly with homeowners and alongside builders, and we fit into the build programme rather than expecting the project to fit around us.

About B&D Plastering, Your Patchway Plasterer

BD plastering white transit

B&D Plastering is run by Dave, a British Gypsum certified plasterer with many years of experience working across Patchway, Filton, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We are a small, professional operation. When you book us, Dave carries out the work.

  • British Gypsum certified, quality materials used and specified correctly
  • Fully insured, up to £5 million public liability cover
  • 5-star rated on Google and Facebook
  • Free, no-obligation written quotes
  • Available Monday to Saturday, 7am to 8pm
  • Residential and commercial work, no job too large or small

Frequently Asked Questions Plasterers in Stoke Gifford

How do I know if my Patchway property needs a full replaster or just a re-skim?
Tap the wall surface firmly with your knuckles across several areas. A solid sound means the plaster is still bonded to the wall. A hollow sound means it has pulled away and replastering is the correct solution. Where a wall sounds hollow in multiple areas, or where the same cracks keep returning after previous repairs, a full replaster will give a lasting result whereas a re-skim will not. We assess every wall on site and give you a straight recommendation.
My 1960s Patchway property has plaster coming away from the walls in several rooms. Is this normal?
For a post-war property in Patchway, yes, it is consistent with what we see regularly across the area. Original plaster from the 1950s and 1960s has a natural lifespan and many properties have now reached or passed it. Where the problem affects multiple rooms, a full replaster is usually the most cost-effective approach overall. Patching individual areas while the surrounding plaster continues to fail simply delays a job that needs doing.
We are worried about asbestos in our Artex before calling in plasterers in Patchway. What should we do?
This is an important question for any Patchway property built or renovated before 2000. Artex applied during this period may contain chrysotile (white asbestos). The safest route if you are uncertain is to arrange an asbestos survey before any removal work is discussed. If overboarding is an appropriate solution for your ceiling, which it often is, the Artex is sealed beneath the new plasterboard rather than disturbed, which means no asbestos concern arises. We advise on the options when we visit.
Can you plaster a garage conversion or extension in Patchway?
Yes. Garage conversions and rear extensions across Patchway are a regular part of our work. A garage conversion typically involves plasterboarding the walls and ceiling of the converted space, applying the correct backing coat to any blockwork, and skimming to a smooth finish ready for decorating. For extensions, we coordinate with your builder and fit the plastering into the build programme. Get in touch early in the project so we can advise on the right stage to bring us in.
How long does a full house replaster take in Patchway?
It depends on the size of the property and the extent of preparation required. For a typical three-bedroom Patchway semi where all rooms need replastering, the work commonly takes between one and two weeks. After plastering is complete, allow a minimum of three to five days per room for the fresh plaster to dry before decorating begins. We discuss a realistic programme and timeline when we visit to survey and quote.

See Also

Plastering Filton | Plastering Bradley Stoke | Plastering Stoke Gifford | Damp Proofing Patchway (coming soon) | Plastering Bristol

Free plastering quote in Patchway, call 07754 246 461

B&D Plastering, Stoke Gifford, Harry Stoke, Lyde Green, Emersons Green, bdplaster@hotmail.com, Mon to Sat 7am to 8pm
Contact US

Services

Specialist Damp Proofing, Condensation & Mould Prevention, All aspects of plastering and rendering including reskimming of Artex ceilings, plaster boarding, bonding, hardwall, wall plastering, ceiling plastering and more

Plastering Bristol Areas Covered

For all your plastering and rendering needs

Including Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Kingswood, Bradley Stoke, Yate, Thornbury, Stoke Gifford, Patchway, Filton

Damp Proofing Bristol Areas Covered

For all your damp proofing needs

Including Bristol, Clifton, Redland, South Gloucestershire, Kingswood, Bradley Stoke, Yate, Thornbury, Stoke Gifford, Patchway, Filton

Find Us

Bradley Stoke Journal

Bradley Stoke Matters

Bradley Stoke

Thornbury

Contact B&D Plastering

Terms and Conditions

FreeIndex
my builder
zoominfo logo
FreeIndex
my builder
zoominfo logo

© 2026 B&D Plastering - Website built & hosted by 29 design Ltd