Ceiling Plastering and Coving Hampshire

Newly plastered sloping ceiling on an Ash Plastering interior project

What is ceilings and coving?

Ceilings are the hardest surface in the house to plaster well. Everything is overhead, every flaw is lit by the window and the light fitting, and old ceilings often hide cracked boards, failing lath and plaster or layers of textured coating. A great ceiling is flat, smooth and seamless from wall to wall.

Coving is the finishing detail where wall meets ceiling. It hides the junction, covers small cracks along the edge and adds character, from a simple modern profile to something more traditional for a period home. Fitted well, mitres are tight and lines run straight across the full length of the room.

When you might need it

Artex or textured ceilings you want flat and modern
Cracked or sagging ceilings, including old lath and plaster
Ceilings damaged by leaks, loft work or new downlights
Sloping ceilings and dormers in loft rooms
Adding or replacing coving to finish a room

The Ash Plastering process

01
Protect
The room is sheeted, furniture covered and light fittings made safe by your electrician where required.
02
Prepare
Loose areas are repaired, boards secured, joints scrimmed and Artex or paint surfaces sealed so the finish bonds.
03
Plaster
The ceiling is skimmed or over-boarded and skimmed, working in a planned sequence so the whole ceiling is finished evenly.
04
Detail
Coving is cut, mitred and fixed, joints are filled and the room is left clean and ready for decorating.

What affects the price

Every property is different, so we give a fixed, written quote after a free site visit rather than a guess over the phone. The main things that shape the cost are:

Ceiling size, height and whether it is flat or sloping
Skim only, or over-boarding and skimming
Condition of the existing ceiling and any textured coating
Number of light fittings, downlights and obstacles
Coving profile and the length of the room

Common problems it fixes

Dated Artex and textured finishes
Cracks along joints and around the edges
Sagging or damaged ceilings
Tired coving with open mitres

Not sure whether this is the right service? Send us a few photos and we will tell you honestly what your walls need.

Ceilings and Coving: your questions answered

Can you plaster over an Artex ceiling?

Usually yes. The surface is prepared and sealed, then skimmed flat. For older properties we may recommend an asbestos test before the coating is disturbed.

Should I over-board or skim my ceiling?

If the ceiling is sound, a skim is often enough. If it is cracked, sagging or lath and plaster that has failed, over-boarding gives a new solid surface to skim onto.

Do you fit coving?

Yes. We fit coving as part of a ceiling job or on its own, with tight mitres and straight lines.

How long does a ceiling take?

A standard room ceiling is often a day or so of plastering, plus drying time. Larger or more complex ceilings take longer and we will give you a clear plan with your quote.

Will I need to move out?

No. We work room by room and protect the rest of your home, so most people stay put while we work.

AREAS SERVED

Ceilings and Coving near you

Based in Denmead, we provide ceilings and coving across the whole of Hampshire, including:

LET’S GET STARTED

Tell us about your project.

A single ceiling or a whole house. Tell us what you have in mind and we will arrange a free, no-obligation quote.

Free site visit and quote
Fully insured
Clean and tidy
Domestic and commercial
Hampshire wide

Or email us directly: ashplasteringltd@outlook.com

Ceilings and Coving in Hampshire