Leeds & Yorkshire plastering · 33 years on the tools
Good plastering never goes out of style.
Smooth walls. Sharp edges. A finish worth living with. Skimming, rendering, plasterboarding and repairs by Darren Whitley.
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What we do
Plastering services, done properly.
From a single ceiling repair to full property re-skims and external renders — Darren handles it all to a high standard.
Skimming
Smooth, flawless wall and ceiling finishes — ready for paint.
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Rendering
Durable, weather-resistant exterior wall finishes.
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Plasterboarding
Walls and ceilings boarded out cleanly, ready to skim.
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Ceiling Repairs
Cracked, bowed or damaged ceilings put right.
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Damp Patch Repairs
Honest assessment and clean repairs to damp-affected plaster.
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Coving
Classic and modern coving fitted neatly to finish a room.
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Media Wall Plastering
Crisp, recessed media walls plastered to a showroom finish.
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Recent work
Real jobs. Real finishes.
A small selection of recent jobs by Darren. Plenty more on the gallery page.
Before
Before — room prepared for re-plastering
After
Freshly skimmed room finished ready for decorating
Rear extension boarded and skimmed, with skylights
Plasterboarding
Loft conversion landing - walls and ceiling skimmed
Loft conversion
Hallway and staircase fully re-plastered
Re-plastering
Darren on site - large rear extension skimmed
Skimming
Sloped-ceiling bathroom skimmed around the window
Skimming
Loft bedroom plastered, ready for decorating
Loft conversion
Reviews
Honest work. Honest reviews.
Read what customers say about Darren's work, or leave your own honest review after a job.
- ▸ Leeds
- ▸ Pudsey
- ▸ Morley
- ▸ Horsforth
- ▸ Wetherby
- ▸ Garforth
- ▸ Bradford
- ▸ Wakefield
- ▸ Harrogate
- ▸ Ilkley
- ▸ Otley
- ▸ Yeadon
FAQ
Common questions
Anything else? Just call or WhatsApp Darren on 07802 514190.
＋How quickly can Darren give me a quote?
For most jobs we'll give you a no-obligation quote within 24 hours. For larger jobs Darren will arrange a quick site visit at a time that suits you.
＋Do you cover my area?
We work right across Leeds and the wider Yorkshire area — including Pudsey, Morley, Horsforth, Wetherby, Bradford, Wakefield, Harrogate and the surrounding towns and villages.
＋Are you insured?
Yes — fully insured, and we always leave the job site clean and tidy at the end of the day.
＋How long does plaster take to dry?
Skim coats are usually touch-dry within a few hours and ready to paint after 3–7 days depending on conditions. Darren will give you specific advice for your job.