Ceiling cracks

Who do you call to look at ceiling cracks? Is this something a plasterer sorts or do I need a builder?

Asked by Joyce on 11th Sep 2025
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"A plasterer can sort this out for you very easily."
Answered on 18th Sep 2025 - Member since Jun 2025 - report
"It would depend on the age of the property, it may be something a plasterer can do but in most cases it would be a builder. Happy to help

Henry"
Answered on 11th Sep 2025 - Member since Jul 2025 - report
"a plasterer will plaster the ceiling but the builder will tell you the problem so you really need a company like ours which takes care of both"
Answered on 11th Sep 2025 - Member since Dec 2024 - report
"depending of the situation if the cracks are biger than ususal my will need the whole area to be repalstered , if there are small cracks will need just making good a handyman can sort this out"
Answered on 11th Sep 2025 - Member since Sep 2025 - report
"Plasterer should know how to fix this but if its an underlying issue with framing then it would be advisable to first get a carpenter to create a sound frame to which plasterboard can be screwed to."
Answered on 21st Sep 2025 - Member since May 2025 - report
"Usually this can be dealt with by a plasterer but it depends on the severity of the cracks especially if combined with a sagging of the ceiling."
Answered on 13th Sep 2025 - Member since Aug 2023 - report
"If you just want them filled and tidied up, call a plasterer.
• If you’re unsure about the cause, or they look significant (wide, long, or worsening), start with a builder who can check if there’s an underlying problem."
Answered on 30th Sep 2025 - Member since Sep 2025 - report
"If they are deep and the area is more than fifty square centimeters, plaster work. If it is minor, the painter can repair it."
Answered on 1st Oct 2025 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"Plaster can do the job or handyman but your best letting a builder have a look first even he could sort the problem"
Answered on 11th Oct 2025 - Member since Jun 2025 - report
"Hi
Will from bazeley builders Ltd
Majority of the time
You will need a plasterer round, we tend to tape up the cracks and skin back over the ceiling,
-rip the ceiling down board it all again or
- over board the whole ceiling and skim the ceiling
All options will solve the problem
Just depending on the mess you want and your budget
Many thanks"
Answered on 28th Sep 2025 - Member since Aug 2025 - report
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