Extension & New Build Plastering Specialists in Bedford
& Surrounding Areas

Yes. M&M provides free, no-obligation quotations. We can discuss the property and the work required, and where necessary arrange to assess the job before providing the quotation.

Most walls and ceilings in good condition just need a single skim coat, around 2mm thick, applied in two passes for a smooth, even finish. Where a wall has been stripped back to brick or blockwork, or freshly plasterboarded, it typically needs a base coat first to build up an even surface before the finishing skim goes on. We'll assess the condition of your walls and confirm exactly what's needed as part of your quote.

Plastering is inevitably a bit dusty and wet since we mix and apply plaster on site, but we keep disruption to a minimum: dust sheets over floors and furniture, protection for doors, windows and fixtures, and a clean-down at the end of each day rather than leaving mess to build up. Rooms generally need to be cleared of furniture, or have it moved to the centre and covered, before we start. We'll talk you through what to prepare before work begins.

Skimming is the final smooth, paint-ready layer applied over a surface that's already solid and sound — existing plaster in good condition, blockwork, or plasterboard. Plasterboarding (dry lining) comes first where there isn't a suitable surface to skim onto, such as a new stud wall or a wall stripped back to bare brick: boards are fixed, joints taped and filled, then skimmed over the top. Most redecoration jobs only need skimming; boarding is only needed where the wall underneath isn't ready for it. We'll assess your walls and recommend the right approach.

We work across Bedford and surrounding towns including Milton Keynes, Luton, St Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy, Hitchin and Stevenage, and surrounding areas.