When you need this
- Sagging or cracked ceilings in older properties.
- Detached keys and localised movement around joists or openings.
- Previous hard patch products failing around flexible lath backgrounds.
Service
Lath-and-Plaster Repair in London
Targeted repair and stabilisation for traditional lath-and-plaster ceilings and walls, preserving original fabric where practical.
London Specialists
Period Property Focus
Small Jobs Welcome
Breathable Methods
Specialist focus
- Preserve-first strategy for historic ceilings
- Targeted stabilisation before replacement decisions
- Small area repair support
Our approach
Step 1
Inspect movement, key failure and substrate condition.
Step 2
Stabilise where possible and replace only failed zones.
Step 3
Rebuild with breathable, compatible coats and blended finishes.
Small jobs and one-room scopes are welcome where this service is relevant.
Before and after
Featured case studies
South London · 5 min
Lath-and-Plaster Ceiling Repair in Dulwich
Sagging and cracked ceiling sections were stabilised and repaired without full replacement of intact original fabric.
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North London · 5 min
Chimney Breast Lime Patch Repair in Islington
Localised cracking and damp staining were resolved through targeted strip-back, salt-aware patching and breathable finishing.
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East London · 6 min
Solid-Wall Damp & Mould Remediation in Hackney
Recurring mould in a rear bedroom was resolved by diagnosis-led remediation and removal of incompatible finishes.
Read Case StudyFrequently asked questions
Often yes, depending on condition and safety. We preserve where practical and replace only where necessary.
Yes. We can coordinate decorative detail repair where required.
No. Many failures are local and can be managed through targeted repair.
Yes, with protection and staged working methods.
We isolate work zones and use extraction methods appropriate to the space.
Yes. Small repairs are welcome.
Areas served
London-wide coverage with North London prioritised for scheduling.
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