Professional plastering in Brighton — freshly skimmed walls ready for decoration

Plastering Services
Brighton & Hove

Professional plastering across Brighton, Hove and East Sussex. Skimming, rendering, dry lining and repairs — smooth, flat finishes built to last.

Brighton's Plastering Specialists

Smooth, Flat Finishes
That Stand the Test of Time

Quality plastering is the foundation of every great interior finish. Whether you need a full room re-plaster, a ceiling skim or a targeted patch repair, Pearce Property Services delivers clean, flat surfaces ready for decoration — first time, every time.

We work across Brighton, Hove and East Sussex, bringing over 20 years of hands-on plastering experience to homes of every type — from Victorian terraces in Seven Dials and Kemp Town, to modern builds in Worthing, Lewes and Burgess Hill. Our plastering covers everything from traditional float and set work to modern dry lining, dot and dab installations, overboarding and external rendering — all carried out to a consistently high standard with professional-grade tools and materials.

Full Room Re-Plastering
Overboard & Skim
Patch Repairs
Ceiling Plastering
Float & Set
Plasterboarding & Dry Lining
Dot & Dab
Rendering
Before After
After — freshly skimmed walls and ceiling in Lancing
Before — boarded ceiling and walls in Lancing ready for plastering
Full Room Plastering Lancing, West Sussex

Complete strip-back of blown plaster, new plasterboard where required and a two-coat skim finish throughout — smooth, flat walls ready for decoration.

The Right Approach for Every Surface

Types of Plastering

Different walls and ceilings need different treatments. We assess every surface and recommend the right method — no shortcuts, no guesswork.

Full Room Plastering

Complete re-plaster of walls and ceilings. Old plaster hacked off, surfaces prepared and finished with a smooth two-coat skim ready for decoration.

Overboard & Skim

New plasterboard fixed over existing surfaces and finished with a skim coat. Ideal for covering Artex, uneven walls or tired plaster without a full strip-back.

Patch Repairs

Localised repairs to cracked, blown or water-damaged plaster. Matched to the surrounding finish so the repair blends seamlessly once decorated.

Ceiling Plastering

Full ceiling re-plasters and Artex removal. We overboard and skim for a clean, flat, modern finish — no scraping, no dust cloud, no mess.

Float & Set

Traditional two-coat plastering — a scratch coat floated to a true, level surface and finished with a setting coat skimmed smooth. The gold standard for solid walls.

Plasterboarding & Dry Lining

Plasterboard fitted to stud walls, ceilings and solid walls including insulated dry lining systems. Joints taped, filled and skimmed for a seamless result.

Dot & Dab

Plasterboard bonded directly to solid masonry walls using adhesive dabs — a fast, clean method that improves insulation and creates a flat surface for skimming.

Rendering

External sand and cement rendering, monocouche and silicone render systems. Weatherproofing, insulation and kerb appeal — applied to a professional standard.

Not sure which method your walls need? We'll assess and advise — no obligation.

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No Mess, No Stress

Our Plastering Process

From first visit to final skim, we keep every plastering job clean, organised and on time. Here's how we work.

  1. 01

    Survey & Quote

    We visit your property, inspect the walls and ceilings, identify any issues and provide a detailed fixed-price quote — no obligation, no hidden costs.

    Free Site Survey No Obligation
  2. 02

    Protection & Prep

    Floors, fixtures and furniture are fully sheeted and taped. Damaged plaster is stripped, surfaces are cleaned and any necessary backing work is completed before plastering begins.

  3. 03

    Boarding & Beading

    Where required, new plasterboard is cut, fitted and fixed. Corner beads, stop beads and mesh tape are applied to all edges and joints for clean, durable lines.

  4. 04

    Plastering & Finishing

    Multi-coat plaster is applied and worked to a smooth, flat finish using professional-grade tools. Every wall and ceiling is checked with a straight edge and light — no ripples, no trowel marks.

  5. 05

    Clean Up

    All waste and dust sheets removed, floors cleaned and the work area left tidy. We treat your home with respect — you shouldn't have to clean up after your plasterer.

  6. 06

    Final Inspection

    We walk through the completed work with you, check every surface under side light and make sure you're completely satisfied before the job is signed off.

    FMB Warranty Quality Guaranteed
Real Project · Real Results

See the Difference

Drag the slider to compare — from plasterboarded walls and ceilings to a flawless skim finish.

Before After
After — smooth plastered walls in Seaford
Before — large open-plan area in Seaford boarded and ready for plastering
Overboard & Skim Seaford, East Sussex

Entire ground floor overboarded and skimmed — old ceilings removed and replaced with new plasterboard and finished to a smooth, modern standard throughout.

Need a Plasterer?

Book a free, no-obligation site survey and get a fixed-price quote for your plastering project.

The Pearce Standard

Why Choose Pearce Property Services?

Finding a reliable plasterer shouldn't be a gamble. Plastering is where the Pearce family trade began — back in 1849, when David James Pearce was working as a plasterer in Brighton. Five generations and over 170 years later, we're still skimming walls across Brighton, Hove and Sussex with the same care. We bring that same professionalism and attention to detail to a single room skim as we do to a full property renovation. Clean work, fair prices, no mess left behind. Read the full family history.

Proud Member Of Federation of Master Builders

Why Choose an FMB Member?

FMB members are independently vetted for technical competence, financial stability and customer service — your assurance of quality workmanship, fair dealing and consumer protection on every project.

£5M Public Liability

Total legal protection for your property and neighbours, exceeding industry standards.

Fully Managed

A dedicated project manager coordinating all accredited trades and material supply.

Waste Licensed

Registered Environment Agency Waste Carriers. Ethical and legal site debris disposal.

FMB Warranty

Optional extended structural warranties available for 2, 6 or 10 years on major works.

Fixed Price

Transparent, itemised contracts with fixed pricing — no hidden costs or surprises.

5-Star Rated

Consistently top-rated on Google and Checkatrade for quality and communication.

Where We Work

Plastering Services Across Brighton & Sussex

We work throughout Brighton and Hove — Kemp Town, Preston Park, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Poets Corner, Saltdean and Rottingdean — and across East and West Sussex, including Worthing, Lewes, Burgess Hill, Seaford and Eastbourne.

Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
West Sussex
Kemp Town
Preston Park
Seven Dials
Fiveways
Worthing
Lewes
Burgess Hill
Seaford
Eastbourne

Wherever you are in Sussex, we'll come to you for a free, no-obligation site survey.

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Client Reviews

What Our Clients Say

Google
5.0 Google Rating
Checkatrade
10/10 Checkatrade Verified
Google
"Daren and Steve did a great job for us. Full large kitchen/diner refurb including strip out, replastering all walls and large ceiling and relevelling of the floor. Installation of a Benchmarx kitchen with all integrated appliances and laying of new flooring… Would highly recommend."
Max SpencerLancing November 2025
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Checkatrade
"Daren, Steve and his team worked really efficiently and thoroughly to complete this job, always dealing with the inevitable unexpected problems and giving professional solutions. The team were really helpful, knowledgeable and trustworthy, and worked with great care and tidiness too."
Nick & SarahHove August 2024
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Google
"I have used Daren for several building and maintenance jobs and he has always provided an exceptional standard of work. His knowledge, professionalism and attention to detail are second to none."
Christopher SavilleBrighton December 2025
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Common Questions

Plastering FAQ

Costs depend on the area to be plastered, the condition of the existing surfaces and access. A small patch repair will cost significantly less than a full room re-plaster. We provide free site surveys with a fully itemised, fixed-price quote — no hidden costs, no surprises. Contact us to arrange yours.
A standard room can typically be skimmed in a single day. Larger rooms or those that need overboarding, backing coats or extensive preparation may take 2–3 days. We'll give you a clear timescale before work begins.
Skimming is the thin finishing coat of plaster applied to an existing plasterboard or prepared backing surface. Full plastering involves more extensive work — applying undercoats such as a float coat or bonding coat to build up the wall before the finishing skim is applied. We'll assess your walls and recommend the right approach.
Yes. We overboard Artex ceilings with new plasterboard and skim for a smooth, modern finish. This avoids the dust and disruption of scraping and is the cleanest, safest method — particularly important in older properties where Artex may contain asbestos.
We ask that rooms are cleared as much as possible before we start — this gives us full access and protects your belongings. We dust-sheet and protect any items that cannot be moved, as well as all flooring and fixtures throughout the work.
New plaster typically needs 1-2 weeks to dry fully, depending on ventilation, room temperature and plaster thickness. We recommend a mist coat of diluted emulsion first, followed by your topcoats once the plaster has cured. We'll advise you on drying times specific to your project.
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We cover all of Brighton, Hove and East Sussex.

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