Settlement & shrinkage cracks
Fine cracks from the house settling, filled and re-skimmed for an invisible repair.
Property guide · Hucknall & Nottingham
Plastering & Finishing for a New-Build Home
New-builds look pristine but the fresh plaster is still drying and the house is settling. Cracks, nail pops and snagging are normal — and easy for us to put right.
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What we're working with
About a new-build home
New-build homes are dry-lined: plasterboard on the walls and ceilings finished with a thin skim. The plaster is new and drying, and the building settles over its first couple of years.
That settling is exactly why small cracks and joint lines appear early on.
What we typically fix
Common issues we see
Nail pops & joint lines
Popped fixings and board joints that show through paint, made good and smoothed.
Garage & loft conversions
Boarding, plastering and skimming new rooms as you extend into unused space.
The right work for it
Services that suit this property
Recent work
Finishes we've achieved
Frequently asked questions
Why does new-build plaster crack?
New homes settle and the fresh plaster dries out in the first year or two, so fine cracks are normal — and straightforward to repair.
Who fixes snagging plaster?
If you're still within your builder's warranty, raise it with them first. Otherwise we can sort snagging cracks and finishing quickly and tidily.
Own a new-build home?
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