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Michael's Plastering Projects

9.33/10

Southampton, Hampshire

Checkatrade member since August 2025

Services

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

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9.33 /10

Based on 3 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.33

Reliability

9.33

Communication

9.33

Reviews (139)

  • 8

    Friendly, conscientious, a pleasure to deal with.

    Posted 07 October

    Mike worked on renovating much of our house, which involved plastering, fitting cornice, painting & decorating and wallpapering, as well as relaying the tiles and bricks of our front step. He was also able to accommodate and put his hand to the multitude of additional small jobs which arose as the work progressed, working in collaboration with our other tradesmen - and calling in assistance from his own contacts as needed. He is friendly, conscientious and was a pleasure to deal with.
    Job location: SO21
  • 10

    A very safe pair of hands

    Posted 01 September

    Mike completely prepped and skimmed a 13m^2 bedroom for us (walls and ceiling) in 3 days, exactly as he had quoted. He'd done another job for us in the past, so we knew we'd get a high quality finish. Another plasterer who came to quote couldn't match Mike's price. Mike's a super reliable, polite, and honest chap, with decades of experience that are quite apparent in the speed and quality of his work. Like most plasterers, the only problem is that he's so in demand that he's always busy, so book early to avoid disappointment!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO50
  • 10

    Lounge wall plastered

    Posted 30 August

    Michael did a fantastic job plastering my lounge wall, which was in a shocking state after having some tongue and groove removed. Michael was an absolute pleasure through the whole process, friendly, professional and his commitment to a high standard of workmanship was evident in every aspect of the task in hand! I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a skilled tradesman with many decades of experience!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO50
  • 10

    Skimming a 2 rooms, hallway and board+skim fireplace

    Posted 19 August 2024

    Professional and courteous throughout, and did a great job all round for me. The job didn't go quite as planned, as I broke my leg the week before the job was due to commence! Which meant the original plan of having an empty house had to be completely changed! Michael gave me 2 options, either refund my deposit (very kind and honourable of him), or work together to come up with a new plan. Over the course of a couple of weeks, Michael kindly adjusted his schedule to accommodate the situation and we were able to get the rooms complete in time for the other planned works! 10/10 service.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO53
  • 10

    Bathroom ceiling boarded and skimmed

    Posted 25 February 2024

    Mike's 40 years of experience really showed from the moment he showed up to have a look at our oddy-shaped old bathroom ceiling. He knew exactly what needed to be done yet was happy to work with us to do only what was required. He quickly sent a quote for the work, and scheduled us in. Then he turned up when he said he would and before we knew it he was all done. He was especially considerate of our young children being around, and kept everything very safe and tidy. Now instead of moldy old flaking artex we have a lovely smooth finish that should last forever! Thanks again Mike!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO50
  • 10

    Complete 3 Bedroom House Tear-out and Re-Plastering

    Posted 24 January 2024

    I cant recommend Mike and his team highly enough. Job was to completely remove and dispose of all plaster work back to bare walls and replace with new plasterboard / skim coating and paint the ceilings. This was needed as the house was badly damaged in a water leak. It was extremely mouldy throughout and not safe to live in. The job was taken on at quite short notice and was completed to a high standard. I was present at the property much of the time working other aspects of the renovation and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Mike and his team. Works hard and highly skilled.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO53

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Owner

Mr Michael Murtagh

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Member since 2025

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Hi there, I’m Michael and I provide a plastering, painting, and general maintenance service wherever I am needed within your home.


I have been established since 1989 and completed an apprenticeship where loyalty, honour and integrity are key with a balanced knowledge incorporating multiple trade disciplines.


With 35 years’ experience in plastering and construction work, I have worked on many projects with UK based construction companies and clients, as well as projects abroad.


I can work on any sized project, big or small, and can take on project management liaising with a multitude of other trades.


Breaking down a budget to suit a project's needs making it as cost effective as possible.


I offer all aspects of:


  • Plastering
  • Dry lining
  • Ceilings
  • Total refurbishments
  • Rendering
  • Painting
  • House maintenance

Thank you for taking the time to read my Checkatrade page, I hope and look forward to hearing about any future plans you may have and to building future relationships.


Michael.

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