Meet Mark

Mark is the founder of Blackwater Plastering and has been working as a professional plasterer for almost 40 years. Based in Colchester, he has built a reputation across Essex & Suffolk for high-quality workmanship, reliability and finishes that other trades genuinely appreciate.

Throughout his career, Mark has worked on a wide range of properties, from modern homes and extensions to period and listed buildings that require traditional skills and specialist knowledge. His experience allows him to choose the correct materials and techniques for each job, not just what’s quickest, but what’s right for the building.

Plastering is a skilled trade, and Mark believes the difference is always in the preparation and the finish. Every surface is properly assessed, prepared and finished with care, leaving walls and ceilings smooth, durable and ready for decorating.

Decorators who regularly work after Mark often comment on the quality of his plastering and how much easier it makes their job , a level of feedback that only comes from consistent, high standards over many years.

 With four decades in the trade, Mark offers specialist plastering services that go beyond standard skimming, including:

• Polished plaster finishes
   
• Micro cement finishes
   
• Lime plaster and traditional techniques
   
• Specialist plastering for listed and heritage buildings
   

These skills are particularly important for older properties, where modern materials are not always suitable.

In addition to internal plastering, Mark specialises in external rendering, working with both traditional and modern systems depending on the property:

• Sand and cement rendering
   
• Silicone render
   
• External wall repairs and re-rendering
   
• Heritage and traditional render work
   

Every property is assessed individually to ensure the render system used is appropriate for the structure and environment.

Mark undertakes a wide range of plastering and rendering work, from small repairs and patchwork through to full house plastering, extensions, renovations and larger residential or commercial projects. Each job is approached with the same care and professionalism, whether it’s a single room or an entire property.

For larger projects, Mark may work alongside other trusted trades to ensure work runs smoothly, while maintaining the high standards of workmanship and finish that Blackwater Plastering is known for.

As a local Colchester plasterer, Mark works across the surrounding areas covering both Essex & Suffolk, providing a personal, dependable service with clear communication throughout every stage of the job. Customers deal directly with Mark, ensuring consistency, accountability and a smooth process from start to finish.

If you’re looking for an experienced plasterer or renderer who genuinely cares about the quality of their work, Blackwater Plastering is built on exactly that, experience, attention to detail and a reputation earned over 40 years in the trade.

As well as delivering professional plastering services, Mark also offers one-to-one plastering training for those looking to learn plastering or improve their skills. Based in Colchester and working across Essex and Suffolk, training is practical, hands-on and tailored to individual experience levels, with clear guidance throughout each session.

Whether you’re new to the trade, looking to build confidence or refine your technique, training with Mark means learning from a time served plasterer who genuinely cares about doing the job properly. Training is built on the same values as the business itself, experience, attention to detail and standards developed over 40 years in the trade.

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