What is blown plaster?

Plaster that has lost its bond with the wall behind. It sounds hollow when tapped and often cracks or bulges. It needs cutting out and rebuilding, not filling.

Can you repair a ceiling after a leak?

Yes, once the leak is fixed and the ceiling has dried. Small areas are patched and skimmed; larger damage may need overboarding or a new ceiling.

Will the repair be visible after painting?

Not when it is done properly. The repair is built up flush and skimmed, and sometimes the whole wall is skimmed so the finish matches.

Can you repair a cracked lath-and-plaster ceiling?

Often, yes, if the damage is localised. If the ceiling has lost its key across a wide area, overboarding is usually the sensible option.

Do you fill small holes and cracks?

Yes, as part of a wider job. For a very small one-off crack, a decorator's filler may be all you need — we will tell you honestly.

Why does my crack keep coming back?

Usually because the plaster around it is loose, or the crack is caused by movement. The repair has to deal with the cause, not just the line on the surface.

How much do plaster repairs cost?

Minor patch repairs typically fall around £100–£300 depending on extent, as a UK guide. We give a fixed price after seeing the damage.

Sutton · Surrey · SM1, SM2, SM3

Plaster Repairs in Sutton

Most plaster repairs start with something specific: a crack that keeps coming back, a patch that sounds hollow, a hole left by an old fitting, or a ceiling marked by a leak. As plasterers in Sutton, we repair the damaged area properly and blend it in, so the wall or ceiling reads as one surface again.

SJF Plastering repairs plaster across Sutton (SM1, SM2, SM3): blown and hollow plaster, cracks, holes, damaged corners and beads, and ceiling repairs after leaks or lath-and-plaster failure. We find the cause first, cut out failed material, re-form the area and skim so the repair does not show. Free quotations — call or WhatsApp 07967 302162.

This page covers plaster repairs only. If you need something broader, see our general plastering services in Sutton.

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SJF Plastering · Based in Sutton, Surrey · This is our home town — we are based just off Broomloan Lane, SM1.

Blown plaster repair in Sutton's older solid walls

In the Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the station and Benhill, the most common repair is blown plaster: the original coat has lost its grip on the brickwork and sounds hollow when tapped. Filling the crack on the surface does nothing; the loose area has to be cut back to sound material and rebuilt.

We tap out the wall first to find the full extent of the hollow area, so the quote covers the real repair rather than just the visible crack.

Ceiling repairs in Sutton

Ceiling repairs come in two kinds. In older houses, lath-and-plaster ceilings crack, bulge or drop sections as the plaster loses its key. In houses of every age, leaks from bathrooms and flats above leave stains, soft boards and cracks.

Small damaged areas can be cut out, boarded and skimmed in. Where the damage is widespread, overboarding or replacing the ceiling is the longer-lasting option — our ceiling plastering page for Sutton covers that in more detail. Any leak must be fixed and the area dried before we repair it.

Making good after other trades

A lot of repair work in Sutton follows other jobs: chases left by rewiring, holes around new pipework, a fireplace or fitted furniture removed, or damaged corners after new windows. We make these good so decorating can carry on without a visible patch.

Where a repair sits in the middle of a tired wall, skimming the whole wall afterwards often gives a better finish for little extra cost. We will price both options so you can choose.

Reviews

What customers say

Good communication, job arranged quickly

Steve was in touch straight away, gave a very reasonable quote and was good at communicating what was needed and when he would be able to do the work. Steve arrived on time on the day, did a good job and carried out the work in very good time. I would use Steve again for any similar work.

Katie G, SW17 — verified customer review

Replacing ceiling due to leak

Steve and his team did an amazing job on our ceiling. We had to get it replaced due to a leak from the flat above and Steve was super communicative, friendly and helpful throughout.

Ally T, CR0 — verified customer review

Excellent job!

Had a large hole in the wall which Steve fixed for me, told me the price and gave other options as well all before starting the work. He did an excellent job, got the work done without any fuss!

Mark B, SM2 — verified customer review