Damp services · Brighton & Hove
Salt-damaged replastering
Specialist replastering after damp treatment so walls finish clean and dry.
Replastering is the step that makes damp treatment look right. When a wall has been damp, the old plaster holds salts drawn out of the masonry, and those salts keep pulling in moisture and ruining paint even after the damp itself is fixed. We remove the contaminated plaster and re-apply a salt-resistant finish, so the wall ends up clean, dry and ready to decorate.
It’s usually the largest part of a damp job, and doing it properly is what stops the problem looking like it’s come back.
Why ordinary plaster fails after damp
Standard plaster is porous, so on a previously damp wall it soaks up the leftover salts and ground moisture and shows staining, blown patches and peeling paint within months. That’s why a wall can look damp again after treatment when the real issue is just the wrong plaster. The fix is a specialist system designed to resist salt and moisture.
How we do it
Replastering after damp treatment follows a set sequence:
- Hack off the contaminated plaster, usually to a height above the damp line.
- Apply a salt-retardant render or membrane to hold back residual salts.
- Finish with a skim ready for decoration.
We carry this out alongside rising damp and penetrating damp treatment, so the whole wall is dealt with in one go.
Letting it dry before you decorate
New plaster needs to dry out fully before painting, often several weeks depending on the room and the time of year. Painting too soon traps moisture and causes flaking, so we’ll give you a realistic timeline and advice on breathable finishes for the first coat.
What it costs
Replastering is priced by area and is usually the biggest line on a damp invoice. Our cost guide shows how it fits into the overall job, and your survey gives you a fixed price.
Common questions
Why not just repaint? Paint over salt-contaminated plaster peels within months. Replastering removes the source of the staining.
How long before I can decorate? Allow several weeks for new plaster to dry, then start with a breathable finish. We’ll confirm the timing for your room.
Had damp treated but the wall still looks wrong? Book a free survey and we’ll sort the finish.
Free survey
We visit, find the real cause of the damp, and explain it in plain English — no jargon, no pressure.
Clear diagnosis
You get an honest written assessment: what's wrong, what isn't, and what actually needs doing.
Fixed-price quote
A clear, itemised quote. The survey fee comes off the cost of any work you go ahead with.
Guaranteed work
Tidy, specialist work backed by a 30-year guarantee, with as little disruption as possible.
Other services
Rising damp treatment
Tide marks and crumbling plaster at skirting level? We diagnose and fix it for good.
Penetrating damp
Water tracking through walls from outside — traced to the source and stopped.
Condensation & mould
Black mould and streaming windows? We tackle the cause, not just the symptom.
Worried about damp? Book a free survey.
Honest diagnosis, a fixed-price quote, and no pressure. Covering Brighton, Hove & Sussex.