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Jim’s Skims

10/10

Heathfield

Checkatrade member since January 2023

Services

  • Artexing
  • Coving
  • Dry Lining
  • Flat Ceilings
  • Insulated Rendering
  • K Rend
  • Lath Plastering
  • Lime Plastering
  • Monocouche Rendering
  • Pebble Dashing / Rough Casting
  • Plastering
  • Polished Plastering
  • Rendering
  • Screeding
  • Skimming
  • Spray Rendering
  • Tape & Jointing
  • Waterproof Plasterer

Customer Reviews

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10 /10

Based on 17 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (51)

  • david m
    10

    plasterboarding and skimming large room

    Posted 16 March

    did a great job and I'm more than happy with the speed, knowledge, work ethic and professionalism of James. He's a trustworthy, teetotaller that turned up on time everyday and put in a solid days graft.
    Job location: BN1
  • Georgios G
    10

    we had our bedroom walls skimmed and the ceiling overboarded and plastered too.

    Posted 09 March

    Jim was great from the point of contact to finishing the job when agreed. He worked around an electrician we had come in to put some droplights too. He left the room in great condition and we've just had to decorate really.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TN1
  • 10

    Plastering to Artex Ceiling

    Posted 08 February

    Jim recently carried out plastering work for us. He plaster boarded & skimmed an old, ugly artex ceiling. We were very pleased with his standard of work. He left our room clean & tidy. Would highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TN22
  • 10

    Great plasterer & reliable.

    Posted 27 January

    Jim has just completed some plastering work for me. He did an excellent job with a great finish. He left the house very clean & tidy at the end of each day. He was reliable, a great communicator & very polite & pleasant. Will definitely use him again & am happy to recommend him.
    Job location: TN22
  • 10

    Plastering over arthex ceilings

    Posted 31 December 2025

    Really high quality plaster work. Super smooth and fast with the job. Covered up horrible popcorn ceiling and holes completely. Will definitely call him again. Thank you!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TN2
  • 10

    Jimmy did a great job, I’d definitely recommend him.

    Posted 07 December 2025

    If you’re looking for a plasterer, look no further. Jimmy boarded and skimmed two bedroom ceilings for me. He arrived on time both days and just cracked on. When he had completed the job he left the rooms spotless. He is an incredibly competent plasterer and did a great job of the ceilings. I would highly recommend Jimmy.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SM4

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Company Info

Owner

Mr James Richards

Sole Trader

3 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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Hi I am Jim’s skims, I have been plastering for 17 years and have 20 years experience in the trade. Starting as a labourer fresh out of school many years ago. Learning the trade as a youngster to running a business and working on some major sites all over the country. Completing many different projects from outhouses to loft conversions, whole house renovations, artex cover ups and extensions.


I take pride in my work and I am proud to say I am hard working, honest and reliable. Covering all aspects of plastering there is no job too big or too small.


Providing free quotations. I am more than happy to help. Please feel free to give Jim’s skims a call.


Cheers

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