Set out the new build plastering package
A whole-building package should identify more than the number of rooms. Drawings, surface types, heights and the current build stage help define the work. Make the division between masonry preparation, dry lining, plaster finishing and decoration clear before the package is priced.
Turn specifications into a room schedule
Turn the drawings into a room schedule. Record which walls receive wet plaster, which are boarded and how ceilings are finished. Add window and door reveals, stair areas and higher ceilings. If specifications differ between rooms, retain those differences rather than relying on one general description.
Confirm areas are ready for plastering
Service work, background readiness and access need coordination across the building. Agree who confirms each area is ready and how incomplete work will be handled. A phased programme can help organise the package, but it should reflect the construction sequence and suitable working conditions.
Agree finish inspection and handover
Discuss how finished areas will be inspected and protected from following trades. Handover should record remaining items and the boundaries of the completed work. Decoration depends on the chosen system and actual drying conditions, so leave that decision visible in the programme.
Compare the same new build scope
Compare quotations against the same drawings, quantities and finish schedule. Check waste, access equipment, variations and any excluded areas. A vaulted ceiling or a complex stairwell may need more detail than a standard room, even when it sits within the same overall package.
PRACTICAL SERVICE DETAILS
Common questions
Can drawings support an initial estimate?
They can support an initial scope, especially with a finish schedule. Site conditions and missing specification details may still need confirmation before a firm price.
Does the package include boarding?
Only if agreed. Separate board supply and installation from preparation, skim and decoration so the package is unambiguous.
How are changes to the room schedule handled?
Agree how revisions will be recorded and priced. Keep an updated room schedule so everyone is working from the same scope.
Can different floors be handed over separately?
Phased handover can be discussed. Each area still needs agreed access, readiness checks and protection from later work.
