Plasterers in Smethwick
Looking for a plasterer in Smethwick? The plasterers below are listed with their real Google rating where they have one. Send a job request from any listing, saying what needs doing and when suits, and the business comes back to you with a price and a time. No payment is taken online.
Plasterers in Smethwick at a glance
The 12 plasterers shown in Smethwick are based across 2 postcode districts (B67, B66), so there is usually one close by whichever side of Smethwick you are on.
Good to know in Smethwick
- Water: most homes in the B66 postcode district are supplied by South Staffs Water. Hardness in the main supply zone is 146 mg/l (slightly hard).
- Drains and sewers: Severn Trent looks after the public sewers here, including most shared drains that serve more than one property. A blocked drain inside your own boundary is usually yours to clear.
- Gas: Cadent runs the gas network across the West Midlands. If you smell gas, call the free national gas emergency line on 0800 111 999 straight away, before you call a gas engineer.
- Planning and building regulations: Sandwell Council handles planning applications and building control for Smethwick. Larger jobs such as extensions, new windows and rewiring need building regulations sign off, which your tradesperson can often self certify through a scheme such as Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT or FENSA.
Water figures: Severn Trent and South Staffs Water supply zone data, 2025 to 2026, via TapWaterData (read 3 Nov 2026). Check your own postcode with your water company, as hardness varies by street.
What a plasterer does
Plasterers skim over old walls and ceilings, patch damage, board new stud walls, put up coving and render the outside of a house. A well skimmed wall looks flat and smooth once painted and a poor one shows every ridge, so in Smethwick ask to see photos of finished work and be clear about whether you want a skim or a full replaster.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between skimming and replastering?
Skimming is a thin finishing coat over an existing sound surface or new plasterboard. Replastering takes the old plaster back to the brick and builds up new base and finish coats. Replastering costs more and is needed when the old plaster is blown, damp or crumbling.
How long before I can paint new plaster?
It needs to dry out fully, which takes days to a few weeks depending on thickness and ventilation, and it changes from dark pink to a pale, even colour when ready. The first coat should be a mist coat of watered down emulsion.
Can plaster go over artex or a textured ceiling?
Often yes, once the surface is sealed, but textured coatings in older homes can contain asbestos and must be tested before anyone sands or scrapes them. A plasterer will usually skim over rather than remove.
How do I get a quote from plasterers in Smethwick?
Pick a listing on this page and send a quote request saying what needs doing and when suits you. The business comes back to you with a price and a time. It is free to ask, and no payment is taken online.
Are the plasterers on this page vetted?
Not yet. Listings marked Claimed have been claimed by the business and are kept up to date by them; the rest come from public records such as Companies House and Google and are marked as not yet claimed. Every listing shows its real Google rating and review count where one exists. We do not check registers or insurance yet, so ask for a Gas Safe or NICEIC/NAPIT number and check it yourself.
What should I check before I hire a plasterer?
Ask for a written quote and what it includes, who will do the work, whether they are insured, and any registration the trade needs, such as Gas Safe for gas work or a Part P scheme for electrics. Never pay the full amount up front.
Is the water hard in Smethwick?
Most homes in the B66 postcode district are supplied by South Staffs Water, and hardness in the main supply zone is 146 mg/l (slightly hard), from 2025 to 2026 supply zone data. It varies by street, so check your postcode with your water company.
Who do I call if I smell gas in Smethwick?
Call the national gas emergency number, 0800 111 999, free at any time. Cadent runs the gas network in the West Midlands and will send an engineer to make it safe. Then book a Gas Safe registered engineer for any repair.
Prices and availability are confirmed by each business. No payment is taken online, you pay the tradesperson directly.