Ceiling cracks updated post

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Thank you to everyone for your responses it's very much appreciated just for context the ceilings up stairs after solar went in the loft.... have said they will fill them with filler but won't guarantee that it won't shrink or crack again which Is no good I my opinion as I could be in the same position again in 6/12 months. 
Can these be repaired using filler or do they need repairing with full re-skim as I won't be papering them there going to be painted. 
I'm seeking advice as I have spoken to a couple of local plasterers who have said filler is a quick short term fix (bodge job that looks ok) but within a short period of time it will perish and crack again. They also said a proper fix would be rake out fill sand and tape then a full re-skim. Just looking for professional opinion 
Thanks in advance

Adam · Answer

Yea your plasterers were tight but the only 100% guarantee is to overboard and skim

Craig · Answer

Over board or use some external render mesh over the whole area to avoid and future cracks.

Mahmoud · Answer

Filler on its own is only a temporary fix. After works like solar panel installation, some movement is common, so the filler can shrink or crack again within 6–12 months.
The correct long-term solution is to remove the filler, properly fill any gaps, sand the surface, apply scrim tape, and then fully skim (re-plaster) the ceiling.
Since the ceiling will be painted (not wallpapered), a full skim is the best and most durable option to achieve a smooth finish and prevent future cracking.

Ceiling cracks updated post

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