Family run plasterers · Bedford, Beds
Plasterers in Bedford, covering Beds, Herts and Bucks
Re-skimming, Artex ceilings, rendering, dry lining, coving and lime plastering, from Bedford to Milton Keynes and St Albans. Two coats of plaster to a smooth finish, ready for painting, and your home left exceptionally clean and tidy.
Or call Richard on 07479 942 823 · free, non-obligatory quotes
- 4.96 / 5136 reviews on TrustATrader
- Since 2005A family run business
- Gypsum & limePlastering services
- Free quotesNon-obligatory quotes and estimates
- InsuredVerified by TrustATrader, July 2026
What customers say
136 reviews, and the same things keep coming up: tidy, punctual, a smooth finish
- Initial impression4.96
- Punctuality4.96
- Cleanliness4.94
- Quality4.97
- Value4.93
- Overall opinion4.98
- Missed appointments, past 6 months0
“We highly recommend Drew and Rich. Fantastic work and the house was left so clean after they’d finished. Very pleased with the skim over our old artex ceiling.
Thank you!”
“Very professional, polite, tidy, 2 jobs done, more to come, would recommend every time, 5 ⭐️”
“Two great lads who went sbove and beyond.
Arrived on time and once finished did a great job of clearing up.
Would certainly recommend.”
“Drew did a lovely job for us with two tricky ceilings in small awkward spaces. He was friendly, helpful and mindful and we are really pleased with the results! Would thoroughly recommend him and semi skimmed :-)”
What we do
Plastering inside and out, no job too big or small
Plastering & re-skimming
Walls and whole rooms re-skimmed or re-plastered, ready for paint.
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Ceilings & Artex
Artex skimmed flat, damaged ceilings taken down and replaced.
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External rendering
Outside walls rendered, as well as inside walls plastered.
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Dry lining & plasterboarding
Extensions and renovations boarded out, partitioned and plastered.
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Coving, cornicing & lime
Coving and cornices, fibrous plasterwork and lime plastering.
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Garage conversions
Under-used garages turned into warm, habitable living space.
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We also do: plastering & screeding, suspended ceilings, coat plastering patching, dry wall tape & jointing, damp proofing, general renovation and painting & decorating. If you need something that isn't listed, ask us for friendly, professional advice.
Fresh to finished
From fresh plaster to a finished room
How a job goes
From the first call to a smooth, clean finish
We talk it through
A free, non-obligatory quote. We always liaise with you so we fully understand the project.
Sheets down first
Floors and fittings covered before the messy work starts.
“Set about covering up floors and fittings, before commencing dirty work.” Eric Rowe, 4 January 2020, TrustATraderTwo coats, smooth finish
We always apply two coats of plaster to a smooth finish, ready for painting.
Left clean and tidy
We leave our worksite in an exceptionally clean and tidy condition.
About us
A family run business with a high reputation to uphold
Semiskimmed Plastering is a trusted, professional family run business, based in Bedford and plastering since 2005. We pride ourselves on our quality workmanship and our attention to detail.
“We believe in paramount standards of work, excellent time keeping, reliability, and a belief that cleanliness is next to godliness.”Semiskimmed Plastering
- Gypsum and lime plastering
- Free, non-obligatory quotes and estimates
- Vetted by TrustATrader since 2014
- Insurance verified by TrustATrader, July 2026
Our work
A few of our jobs
Questions
Common questions
Which areas do you cover?
We're based in Bedford and cover Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes and St Albans. Not sure if you're in our area? Just ask.
Do you give free quotes?
Yes. Quotes and estimates are free and non-obligatory. Call Drew on 07540 307 885 or Richard on 07479 942 823, or send the form.
How long have you been plastering?
Since 2005. Semiskimmed Plastering is a family run business, rated 4.96 out of 5 from 136 reviews on TrustATrader.
Do you protect my home while you work?
Yes. Floors and fittings are covered before the messy work starts, and we leave the site exceptionally clean and tidy. Customers on TrustATrader rate our cleanliness 4.94 out of 5.
Are you insured and checked?
Yes. TrustATrader verified our insurance with Simply Business on 20 July 2026, and has vetted us since July 2014, with our ID, address and customer references checked.
Can I see your work?
Yes. Our gallery has photos from our own jobs, and our YouTube channel has videos of jobs such as Artex ceilings taken back to flat, a garage conversion and an extension in Flitwick.
Where we work
Based in Bedford, covering Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire
From Bedford to Milton Keynes and St Albans, here are some of the places we work. Not sure if you're in our area? Just ask.
- Bedford
- Milton Keynes
- St Albans
- Flitwick
- Ampthill
- Renhold
- Turvey
- Aspley Heath
Free, non-obligatory quotes
Talk to us about the job
Call, text or send the form. We'll talk the job through and give you a free quote or estimate, with no obligation.
07540 307 885Drew
07479 942 823Richard
Email: info@semiskimmedplastering.com
Based in Bedford, covering Beds, Herts and Bucks