Plasterers in Southamptoncovering SO14 to SO19, SO30, SO31- quote within 24 hours.
Skim, render and damp work across Southampton - Bitterne, Woolston, Shirley, Portswood, Bassett. Painters notice the finish. Free written quote within 24 hours.
30 minutes from our Titchfield base via the M27 - same crew, same standard.
- SO14–SO31City + suburbs
- 30 minM27 from our base
- Landlord-readyLetting refurb specialists
- <24 hrQuote turnaround
Why a local plasterer matters in Southampton.
Travel time, substrate knowledge and accountability - three things you only get from a tradesperson who actually works the postcode every week.
Why we cover Southampton
Southampton's housing stock spans 200 years - Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Portswood and Shirley, 1930s semis in Bassett and Highfield, 1960s estates in Thornhill and Weston, and the dense student-letting belt around the universities. SJM Plastering has worked SO14 through SO19, SO30 and SO31 for decades. We arrive prepared because we know the substrate before we lift the lid.
Coverage
We cover the city east and west of the Itchen - Bitterne, Woolston, Sholing, Thornhill, Weston, Portswood, Bassett, Highfield, Shirley, Millbrook and Bassett - plus Hedge End, Bursledon and Netley on the eastern side.
Response times
Southampton is roughly 30 minutes from our base on Fontley Road, Titchfield, via the M27. We issue most quotes within 24 hours.
Property types we know
Southampton properties cluster into three groups: pre-war terraces (Portswood, Shirley, Inner Avenue) with lath ceilings and lime walls; inter-war and post-war semis (Bitterne, Bassett, Thornhill) with cement render and ageing internal skim; and modern blocks and townhouses near the waterfront and Ocean Village that need new-build snagging.
Common Southampton jobs
Most-requested Southampton jobs: full house re-skims for landlords refreshing student lets; ceiling repairs after upstairs bathroom leaks; external silicone render refreshes on 30s semis; damp-proof re-plaster on lower courses of Victorian terraces near the river.
Nine specialist plastering services - all covered in SO14 – SO19, SO30, SO31.
Internal Plastering in Southampton
Mirror-flat skim coats over old or new walls - ready for paint in days, not weeks.
External Rendering in Southampton
Weather-tight, crack-resistant facades that lift kerb appeal and protect the brickwork beneath.
Damp-Proofing in Southampton
Diagnose rising or penetrating damp at source - then re-plaster with salt-blocking systems.
Coving & Cornicing in Southampton
Crisp, period-correct cornice and coving lines fitted level on long unbroken runs.
Dry Lining & Partitions in Southampton
Stud walls, plasterboard ceilings and clean tape-and-joint finishes for fast room conversions.
Lime Plastering in Southampton
Traditional lime work for period properties - breathable, flexible, conservation-friendly.
Venetian & Polished Plaster in Southampton
High-polish stone-effect interior walls - bespoke colour, hand-burnished mirror finish.
Render Repair in Southampton
Cut out blown, cracked or stained render and tie new work in seamlessly with existing facades.
Float & Set / Re-plastering in Southampton
Full two-coat float and set over bare brick or stripped walls - true, flat, solid.
Local accountability you can actually call.
Steve answers his own phone. The quote you get is the quote you pay. The crew on day one is the same crew on day five. That's how a 30-year reputation in Southampton gets built - and protected.
- Permaguard accredited damp work with manufacturer warranty
- City & Guilds qualified, Checkatrade approved, fully insured
- Free written quote within 24 hours - itemised, no day-rate surprises
- Local base 10 minutes from Southampton - no travel cost in your quote
- Free estimates and quotes - no obligation
Southampton streets we know.
- Bitterne
- Woolston
- Sholing
- Thornhill
- Weston
- Portswood
- Bassett
- Highfield
- Shirley
- Millbrook
- Inner Avenue
- Ocean Village
Street not listed? Phone 07907 511080 - we cover the surrounding ring as well.
The four issues we fix most often in Southampton.
Property type, climate and building age all play a part. These are the patterns we see week after week here.
Tired letting-property walls
Student and HMO walls in Portswood, Inner Avenue and Bevois Valley take a battering between tenants. Filler-and-paint patching keeps failing. A full re-skim resets the surface for years.
Penetrating damp near the Itchen and Test
Properties close to the river have higher ground-water levels. We diagnose the moisture pathway, treat correctly, then re-plaster with a salt-barrier system that doesn't blow again.
Old render failing on inter-war semis
Bassett, Highfield and Bitterne semis often have original sand-and-cement render with map-cracks. We cut out, mesh and apply silicone topcoat for a 25+ year refresh.
Snagging on Ocean Village flats
Modern Southampton apartments show board joints, screw pops and bowed corners within two years. A full re-skim of the affected room makes the issue disappear for good.
A five-step process - every Southampton job, every time.
- Step 1
Phone or message
Tell us the room, the issue, send a photo. We respond within hours.
- Step 2
Free written quote
Itemised within 24 hours. Fixed price, not a day rate.
- Step 3
Schedule
We agree a start date that suits you and protect the rest of the house.
- Step 4
Execute
Dust-sheeted, tidy, on-time. Steve on the tools, not a sub-contractor.
- Step 5
Hand-over
Walk-round, dry-down advice, Permaguard warranty paperwork where applicable.
Do you cover all of Southampton?+
Yes - SO14 through SO19, SO30 and SO31, both sides of the Itchen, plus Hedge End, Bursledon and Netley. No postcode surcharge.
What does plastering cost in Southampton?+
Standard room re-skim typically £350–£650 depending on prep, ceiling height and access. Letting-property full-house refresh quotes are itemised room-by-room.
Do you work for Southampton landlords and letting agents?+
Yes - landlord and letting-agent work is a core part of what we do. We can quote, schedule and complete between tenancies on a tight turnaround.
Do you do external rendering across Southampton?+
Full silicone, monocouche and sand-and-cement render - front elevations, side returns, full houses. Scaffold arranged through our partners.
Are you insured to work in Southampton?+
Fully insured public liability, City & Guilds qualified, Checkatrade approved, Permaguard accredited. Paperwork available before start.
Can you do single rooms or just full houses in Southampton?+
Either. One ceiling, one wall or a full house - same standard, same rate per square metre, no minimum-job size.
We also cover these neighbouring areas.
Get your free Southampton plastering quote within 24 hours.
Send a photo and a postcode - we'll come back with a written, itemised price.