"Steve re-skimmed our whole downstairs and the finish was honestly flawless. Quiet, tidy, no surprises on the invoice. Painters said they barely had to prep."
Helen R.
Fareham · Full downstairs re-skim
Fareham · Portsmouth · Hampshire
Master Plastering & Rendering Across Fareham & HampshireSince 1993.
Three decades on the tools. Mirror-flat skim, weather-tight render and Permaguard-accredited damp work, delivered tidy, on time, and painter-ready.
4.9/5· 80+ reviews
Fully insured · Permaguard accredited
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Checkatrade approvedPermaguard accreditedCity & Guilds qualified30+ years on the toolsFully insured
What we do
Nine specialist services. One craftsman you can trust.
From a single ceiling re-skim to full-house render and damp work, finished to a standard your painter and your buyer will both notice.
Internal Plastering
Skim & re-skim
Mirror-flat skim coats over old or new walls - ready for paint in days, not weeks.
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External Rendering
Silicone, sand & cement, monocouche
Weather-tight, crack-resistant facades that lift kerb appeal and protect the brickwork beneath.
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Damp-Proofing
Permaguard certified
Diagnose rising or penetrating damp at source - then re-plaster with salt-blocking systems.
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Coving & Cornicing
Plain & decorative
Crisp, period-correct cornice and coving lines fitted level on long unbroken runs.
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Dry Lining & Partitions
Metal & timber stud
Stud walls, plasterboard ceilings and clean tape-and-joint finishes for fast room conversions.
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Lime Plastering
Heritage & breathable
Traditional lime work for period properties - breathable, flexible, conservation-friendly.
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Venetian & Polished Plaster
Decorative interior finish
High-polish stone-effect interior walls - bespoke colour, hand-burnished mirror finish.
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Render Repair
Crack & blown patching
Cut out blown, cracked or stained render and tie new work in seamlessly with existing facades.
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Float & Set / Re-plastering
Full wall re-builds
Full two-coat float and set over bare brick or stripped walls - true, flat, solid.
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Why SJM
The finish you wanted the first time - without the chasing, mess, or surprises.
SJM Plastering is run by Steve - 30+ years on the tools across Hampshire, City & Guilds qualified, Permaguard accredited, Checkatrade member. Every job that leaves site has been walked and signed off by the same person who priced it.
You're hiring a craftsman who shows up when he said he would, dust-sheets your floors, hands you a clean room at the end of the day, and answers the phone if anything ever needs looking at again.
- Dream outcome
Mirror-flat walls, painter-ready, no patch lines.
- Higher likelihood
30+ years, Permaguard-accredited, accredited systems.
- Faster result
Free quote within 24 hours; most jobs booked within 2 weeks.
- Lower effort
We dust-sheet, we hoover, we leave the room tidy.
Where we work
Hampshire-wide. Locally rooted in Fareham.
Based on Fontley Road, Titchfield - covering Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and every town in between. Same craftsman, same standard, whichever postcode you're in.
What clients say
Hampshire homeowners who hired us once - and again.
Real jobs, real outcomes. Live Checkatrade pulls coming soon.
"Quoted within 24 hours, started the week we agreed, finished a day early. Used SJM twice now - wouldn't call anyone else."
Mark T.
Whiteley · Silicone render to front elevation
"Damp patch we'd lived with for three years - Steve traced it, fixed it, re-plastered, all guaranteed. Wall's been bone dry for 18 months."
Priya S.
Portsmouth · Damp-proofing + re-plaster
This month
Free no-obligation quote within 24 hours.£50 off any job booked this month.
Quote your room or facade by phone or photo. Book in this calendar month and we'll knock £50 off the final invoice - no minimum job size, no small print.
How it works
Four steps. No chasing.
The same simple process we've run for 30 years.
- 01
Call or message
Tell us the room, the job, the postcode. 90-second triage.
- 02
Free written quote
Clear price within 24 hours. Inclusions and exclusions in plain English.
- 03
Schedule + prep
Booked date confirmed. We dust-sheet, mask and protect on arrival.
- 04
Finished right
Walked through and signed off. Painter-ready handover.
Questions
Quick answers before you call.
How quickly can you give me a quote?
Most quotes go out within 24 hours of your enquiry. For straightforward rooms I can often price from photos and a quick call - no need to wait days for someone to come round.
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Quotes and on-site estimates are free and there's no obligation. You'll get a clear written price with what's included and what isn't.
Are you insured?
Yes - fully insured with public liability cover. Documentation available on request before work starts.
Are quotes and estimates free?
Yes - all quotes and estimates are free with no obligation. Most quotes are turned around within 24 hours.
How long does a typical skim take to dry?
Fresh skim is usually ready for mist coat in 4–7 days depending on the weather and ventilation. I'll tell you exactly when it's safe to paint before I leave site.
Is damp-proofing work covered by a warranty?
Yes - Permaguard damp-proofing work comes with a manufacturer-backed system warranty when installed to spec.
Which areas do you cover?
Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton, Gosport, Titchfield, Whiteley, Park Gate, Stubbington and Winchester - plus the surrounding Hampshire villages.
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Ready for walls that look like they were always meant to be that way?
Free written quote within 24 hours. £50 off any job booked this month.
Checkatrade · Permaguard · City & Guilds · Fully insured