Free inspection & repair plan for your cracked ceiling
We inspect every crack, explain what caused it, and give you a fixed price before any work starts. Same team handles the repair and the finish.
From hairline cracks to sagging plaster — why Norfolk homes see it
Cracks in older ceilings are common across Norfolk's coastal towns. Knowing the cause helps us fix it so it stays fixed.
North Norfolk settlement
Clay-rich soil under coastal homes shifts over time, pulling ceiling plaster apart at the seams.
Age and lime plaster
Many Hunstanton and Kings Lynn properties still hold traditional lime plaster that fatigues differently than modern board.
Cobweb cracks
Surface crazing from old paint layers or subtle timber movement — easy to hide, wise to check first.
Sagging and delamination
When plaster pulls away from laths underneath. A tap test tells us the real story — and whether it needs strapping.
Water damage aftermath
A roof leak from Norfolk rain can soften plaster, then the dried crack appears weeks later. We fix both the cause and the finish.
Newer build shrinkage
Even modern plasterboard ceilings in Norfolk developments can crack as timber frames settle and joints open.
Wondering how we fix cracked plaster ceilings for good?
We treat cracks like structural clues, not surface blemishes. Here's how Norfolk Plaster approaches every repair across Hunstanton and Norfolk.
Find the root cause first
We trace each crack to its source — timber movement, dried adhesive, or old lath failure — before touching a trowel.
Patch that won't reappear
Mesh tape, bonding coat, and multi-finish plaster applied in layers. No shortcuts that crack again next season.
You also get the paint finish
From first skim coat to final emulsion. No call-back needed to match the colour — we finish what we start.
Works with textured ceilings too
Artex, stipple, or hand-trowelled patterns. We match the existing texture so the repair disappears into the ceiling.
We don't claim to be perfect. Our customers do.
We let the work speak for itself. Here's what homeowners across Norfolk have said after we fixed their cracked plaster ceilings.
The ceiling crack had been getting worse for months. Norfolk Plaster came out, gave a fair price, and the repair is invisible. You can't even tell it was ever damaged.
Sarah M.
Homeowner, Hunstanton
Had a large crack running across my dining room ceiling. Ben explained exactly what needed doing and the whole job was done in a day. Clean, tidy, no mess left behind. Would recommend without hesitation.
James T.
Homeowner, Kings Lynn
We were worried about the mess and disruption, but they were incredibly tidy. The plastering is flawless and the painting finish is perfect. A seamless job from start to finish.
Claire D.
Homeowner, Norwich
We cover the whole of Norfolk
From Hunstanton to Norwich and the North Norfolk coast, we bring our plastering, painting, and decorating services to homes and businesses across the county.
Your questions about cracked plaster ceiling repair
Still have questions? Get in touch and we'll help.
Free inspections for cracked plaster ceilings across Norfolk
We'll take a look at the damage, explain what's needed, and give you a straight answer with no pressure.