East London Plastering & Rendering Specialists
Plastering & Rendering in East London
Dakus Construction provides professional internal plastering and external rendering across East London — Newham, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets. Smooth skimming, K-Rend and pebbledash finishes, dry lining and crack repairs, all carried out by our own tradespeople.
Over 20 years plastering and rendering homes across London — period terraces, ex-council flats and new-build extensions. Clean, flat finishes, honest advice, and a fixed price before we start.
Why homeowners call us
20+
Years plastering & rendering London homes
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Team, from prep to final finish
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Hidden extras — fixed, itemised quotes
K-Rend approved application
Fully insured
Fixed, itemised quotes
Insurance-backed guarantees
Who we are
Plasterers and Renderers Trusted Across East London
Good plastering is invisible when it’s done well — flat walls, sharp corners, no cracking once it dries. Good rendering does the same job on the outside, but also has to shed water, resist frost and hold its colour for decades. Both need proper preparation and an experienced hand, not a quick skim over a problem.
Dakus Construction handles plastering and rendering as part of a wider building service — so if a damp patch, a hairline crack or an old lime wall turns out to need more than a skim coat, we can deal with it properly rather than plastering over a problem that will come straight back.
We work throughout East London, including Newham, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets. If your area isn’t listed below, call us and ask — we travel across London for the right project.
What our plastering & rendering service covers
Internal skimming and plastering
External render in K-Rend, pebbledash or smooth finish
Dry lining and stud partition walls
Coving and decorative ceiling repairs
Damp diagnosis and crack repair
New-build and extension plastering
What we do
Our Plastering & Rendering Services in East London
From a single skimmed ceiling to a full house re-render, every service below is carried out by our own tradespeople — no subcontracted plasterers you’ve never met.
Internal Plastering & Skimming
Fresh plaster or a re-skim over existing walls and ceilings for a smooth, ready-to-decorate finish in any room.
External Rendering
K-Rend, pebbledash and smooth sand-and-cement render, applied to protect and refresh brickwork or block walls.
Dry Lining & Partition Walls
Plasterboard partitions and dry lining for new layouts, loft conversions and improved insulation and sound reduction.
Coving & Ceiling Repairs
Coving installation, ceiling crack repairs and patching after leaks, downlight fitting or removed light fittings.
Damp & Crack Repairs
Diagnosing the cause of damp or cracking before replastering, so the problem doesn’t reappear through fresh plaster.
New-Build & Extension Plastering
Full plastering packages for extensions, loft conversions and new-build rooms, coordinated around your build programme.
Local knowledge
We Plaster & Render Every Type of East London Home
East London’s housing stock ranges from Victorian terraces in Hackney to 1930s semis in Redbridge and new-build flats in Barking Riverside — and each brings a different set of walls, substrates and repair issues.
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Victorian & Edwardian Terraces
Hackney, Leyton and Walthamstow. Original lime plaster and solid walls often need careful stripping back and re-skimming rather than a straight skim over the top.
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1930s – 1950s Semis
Redbridge and Barkingside. Solid render on the front elevation is a common upgrade, refreshing kerb appeal and sealing hairline cracks before winter.
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Ex-Council & Estate Housing
Barking & Dagenham and parts of Newham. Older render often needs hacking off and replacing, and internal walls commonly need a full re-plaster.
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New-Build & Riverside Developments
Barking Riverside, Stratford and Canning Town. K-Rend and modern render systems, plus dry lining to a high standard for new apartments and townhouses.
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Extensions & Loft Conversions
East London-wide. Plastering and dry lining new stud walls and ceilings once the roof or extension shell is watertight.
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Buy-to-Let & Pre-Sale Refurbs
Landlords and vendors working to a deadline. We prioritise the plastering and render work that improves valuation and lettability, and hit fixed dates.
Budgeting
What Does Plastering or Rendering Cost in East London?
Nobody can price plastering or rendering they haven’t seen, and any figure given over the phone is a guess. What we can do is be clear about what drives the cost.
The main factors are: the total wall or ceiling area to be covered, the condition of the existing surface — a clean re-skim costs less than hacking off failed plaster or old render, the finish you choose, such as smooth render versus K-Rend or pebbledash, and access, since scaffolding is sometimes needed for external work above ground-floor height.
How we quote
We visit, assess the walls or elevations, and talk through the finish you want. You then get a written, itemised, fixed-price quote — labour and materials broken out line by line, so you know exactly what you’re paying for. The price we agree is the price you pay unless you ask us to change the scope.
How it works
How a Dakus Plastering or Rendering Job Works
Six stages, and you know which one you’re in at all times.
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Free Site Visit
We visit your East London property to assess the walls or elevations and discuss the finish you want.
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Diagnosis & Specification
We identify any underlying damp or crack issues and agree the plaster or render system to be used before work starts.
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Fixed, Itemised Quote
A written price broken down line by line, with a start date and a realistic programme attached.
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Preparation
Old plaster or render hacked off where needed, surfaces cleaned, beaded and prepared for a sound key.
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Plastering or Rendering
Base and finish coats applied by hand or spray, with drying time built into the programme between coats.
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Finishing & Handover
A final walk-through to check the finish is flat, sound and ready for decorating or painting.
Where we work
East London Areas We Cover
We carry out plastering and rendering across all of East London’s boroughs. If your area isn’t listed, call us anyway — we travel across London for the right project.
Newham & Tower Hamlets
Stratford · East Ham · Canning Town · Bow · Bethnal Green
Waltham Forest & Hackney
Walthamstow · Leyton · Leytonstone · Hackney · Clapton
Redbridge
Ilford · Barkingside · Gants Hill · Wanstead
Barking & Dagenham
Barking · Dagenham · Chadwell Heath · Barking Riverside
Postcodes Covered
E1 – E18 · IG1 – IG11 · RM1 – RM10
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The difference
Why East London Homeowners Choose Dakus Construction
One team, start to finish
Plastering, rendering and any related building work carried out in-house. No chasing separate tradespeople.
Fixed prices, itemised
You see every line. The agreed price holds unless you change the scope, and we tell you the cost before we do anything extra.
Qualified and insured
Experienced plasterers and renderers, full public liability cover and insurance-backed guarantees on completed work.
Damp & crack diagnosis
We identify the cause of damp or cracking before replastering, so the problem doesn’t reappear through fresh work.
Clean, respectful sites
Dust sheets, daily clear-up and sensible hours, whether we’re inside your home or on scaffolding outside it.
20+ years’ experience
Two decades plastering and rendering homes across London, with a track record homeowners trust.
Questions
Plastering & Rendering FAQs
How much does plastering or rendering cost in East London?
Costs vary depending on the area to be covered, the condition of the existing surface, the finish you choose and whether access such as scaffolding is needed. We provide a fixed, itemised quote after a free site visit so there are no surprises.
How long does plastering or rendering take, and how long does it need to dry?
A single skimmed room usually takes a day or two, plus drying time before decorating — typically 3–5 days depending on ventilation and weather. External render needs longer, with each coat left to cure before the next is applied and before painting, especially in colder months.
What’s the difference between internal and external render types?
Internal work is usually gypsum plaster, finished smooth for painting or wallpaper. External render is a weatherproof system — traditional sand-and-cement, pebbledash, or modern K-Rend, which is coloured through and highly resistant to cracking and weathering. We’ll recommend the right system for your walls and budget.
Can you fix damp patches or cracks before replastering?
Yes. We investigate the cause of damp or cracking — whether it’s a leak, a failed damp-proof course or movement in the structure — before we replaster, so the fresh finish doesn’t fail again shortly afterwards.
Are you insured and qualified?
Yes — our plastering and rendering work is carried out by experienced tradespeople and covered by full public liability insurance and insurance-backed guarantees.
Get Your Free Plastering & Rendering Quote in East London
Ready to smarten up your walls, inside or out? Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll come and take a look — no charge, no obligation.