Plastering & GIB Stopping

Find plasterers and GIB stoppers for your job.

Tell us about the rooms, walls or ceilings needing new stopping, repairs or skim coating. We’ll look for interested plasterers and GIB stoppers.

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Common requests

  • New GIB stopping
  • Wall and ceiling repairs
  • Skim coating
  • Renovation finishing
  • Cornice and detail work

Useful details to include

  • Estimate rooms or sheet quantities
  • Mention high ceilings, curves or decorative details
  • Describe cracks, water damage or movement
  • Say what finish is expected before painting

Comparing quotes

  • Compare preparation, stopping level and trims
  • Check sanding, protection and site cleanup
  • Ask whether access equipment or difficult details are included
  • Confirm the finish expected before painting

Questions about plastering or GIB-stopping work

What should I include in my plastering or GIB-stopping work request?

List the rooms, wall or ceiling condition and whether the job is new lining, repair, skim coating or finishing.

What should plastering quotes include?

Compare preparation, stopping level, trims, sanding, protection, access and whether painting is excluded.

How many businesses can I ask for quotes?

You can choose one, two or up to three interested businesses from a private shortlist.

When is plaster ready to paint?

Drying and finishing depend on the system and conditions. Ask the business for its handover requirements.

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