Expert Internal Plastering & Skimming
in Southwick & West Sussex
Achieve flawless wall and ceiling finishes with our local specialists.

Most homeowners we talk to in the BN42 area are looking for one thing: a paint-ready surface that doesn't require hours of sanding or layers of thick lining paper. That is exactly where our skimming expertise comes in. We apply a thin, precision coat of high-quality multi-finish plaster over your existing walls or new plasterboard. It's a bit of an art form, but our team has spent years perfecting the technique. The result? A surface so smooth it practically glows. It’s the ideal way to modernise a room without the upheaval of a full strip-back, and it’s perfect for covering up those minor imperfections that have been bothering you for years.

Does your ceiling still look like it's stuck in the 1970s? We see a lot of textured Artex in Southwick properties, and while it was popular once, it can make a room feel heavy and dated. We offer a few ways to fix this, but the most popular is 'over-boarding'. We'll fix new plasterboard directly over the old Artex, tape the joints with scrim to prevent cracking, and then apply a fresh skim coat. It’s a clean, safe, and incredibly effective way to get a perfectly flat, modern ceiling. If you've got blown plaster that sounds hollow when you tap it, or water damage from a leaky pipe, we can handle those repairs too, making the damage look like it was never there.

Let’s be honest—plastering has a reputation for being a bit of a messy trade. We’ve heard the horror stories of dust in the carpets and splatters on the skirting boards. At Portslade Plastering, we do things differently. We treat your home in Southwick as if it were our own. Before we even open a bag of plaster, we take the time to protect your flooring and furniture with heavy-duty covers. We work methodically, and we always make sure the area is tidy before we head off for the day. You shouldn't have to spend your weekend cleaning up after your tradespeople; you should be able to just enjoy your newly finished walls.

Why choose us over a big national firm? Because we’re local to the core. Based just down the road in Portslade, we’ve spent years working on everything from Victorian terraces to modern extensions across Southwick, Brighton, and Worthing. We’re fully insured with £1m Public Liability cover, giving you total peace of mind while we’re on-site. As approved PRB Systems contractors, we’re also held to high industry standards of quality and reliability. We don't believe in high-pressure sales or hidden extras; we just offer honest, expert advice and free, detailed quotes that tell you exactly what to expect.