Replastering & Making Good in London
After a leak, damp proofing or basement waterproofing, the wall itself usually looks worse before it looks better. Salts, blown plaster and staining all need to be dealt with properly — not just skimmed over. London Leak Repairs provides specialist replastering and making good in London so that, once the moisture issue is fixed, the room actually looks finished.
Because we also do leak detection, damp proofing, basement tanking, condensation and timber treatments, we know exactly what kind of plaster system a previously damp wall needs.
Why specialist replastering matters
- Standard skim over a damp/salty wall often fails
- Salts can bleed back through normal plaster and paint
- Tanked or membrane-lined walls need compatible finishes
- Insurers, landlords and managing agents want the area fully reinstated
- A good finish protects the value of the property
Our Replastering & Making Good Service
1. Assess the Substrate
We check what work has just been done — leak repair, damp course, tanking, membrane — and how wet/salt-laden the wall is. That tells us which plaster system to use.
2. Remove Defective Plaster
Blown, hollow or salt-contaminated plaster is taken back to a sound surface. There’s no point finishing over material that’s already failed.
3. Apply the Correct Plaster System
We use damp-compatible / renovating / salt-resistant plasters where needed, or board-and-skim on membrane systems. That way, the decoration you put on top actually lasts.
4. Making Good & Finishing
We tidy corners, reveals, skirtings and any opened-up areas from the leak/damp works so the wall lines up with the rest of the room.
5. Ready to Decorate
Once cured/dried as per the spec, the area is ready for painting or papering. We’ll tell you how long to leave it.
When you might need making good
- After a burst pipe or ceiling leak
- After damp proofing or DPC injection
- After basement tanking or membrane installation
- After chasing out to repair hidden pipework
- After removing rotten/timber-affected sections near walls
This is the difference between “the leak is fixed” and “you can’t tell there was ever a leak”.
Who we work with
Homeowners, London landlords, managing agents, block managers, and small commercial premises who need the problem fixed and the wall put back properly.
Areas We Cover
All London postcodes plus nearby Essex, Kent, Surrey and Hertfordshire — ideal if you’ve had damp or leak repairs done and now need the room reinstated.
FAQs – Replastering & Making Good
Can you do the leak/damp work and the plastering?
Yes — that’s our whole model. We find the water, stop it, treat the damp and make good.
Can you match existing finishes?
We’ll get as close as the original surface allows. If the rest of the wall is very old or uneven, we’ll flag that before we start.
How long before I can paint?
Depends on the system used and how wet the wall was — we’ll give you drying guidance on completion.
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