Top 5 Plasterers in Ely

Hand-picked and independently researched — the most trusted plasterers in Ely, chosen on Google rankings, review signals and trade accreditations. No business pays for an organic spot.

Ely, Cambridgeshire
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Higgins Plastering
Burwell, Ely area · Skimming, Rendering & Lime · Since c.1900

A long-established family plastering business at Burwell near Ely whose family have plastered since around 1900 across five generations. Handles skimming, internal and external rendering, lime work, screeding and cornice work across the Ely area.

2
East Anglian Lime Plastering
Ely & Cambridgeshire · Lime & Heritage Plastering · 10+ Years

An owner-run Cambridgeshire firm led by John with over a decade working with lime plaster, covering lime plastering and rendering, fibrous plaster, cornices and mouldings plus modern multi-finish work — well suited to Ely's period and listed buildings.

3
GSN Plastering Services
Ely area · Skimming & Plaster Repairs · City & Guilds

An owner-run plastering service led by Gabriel, City & Guilds qualified with 18+ years' experience, covering the Ely area for internal plastering, skimming, dry lining, dot-and-dab, ceilings and Artex removal. Hands-on with no subcontractors.

4
G Peacey & Son Plastering
Ely area · Skimming & Rendering · 40 Years

A family-run St Ives plastering firm with over 40 years' experience covering the Ely area, handling internal and external rendering, skimming, dry lining, coving and screeding. Most work comes through recommendations — a genuine independent serving the region.

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JDB Plastering
Ely area · Lime & Modern Plastering · 18+ Years

A plastering firm with over 18 years' experience covering the Ely area, specialising in both modern board skimming, renders and screeding and traditional lime plaster and lath-and-plaster work. A genuine independent serving Cambridgeshire.

How we chose the top 5 plasterers in Ely

Every business on this page earned its place through independent research. We look at where companies rank organically on Google, the volume and quality of their reviews, ratings and verification across platforms like Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustATrader, relevant trade accreditations, and the kind of word-of-mouth and social proof that's hard to fake. No business can pay to appear in this organic Top 5 — the list is earned and reviewed regularly.

If you're comparing plasterers in Ely, any of the five above is a sound starting point. We'd still recommend getting more than one quote and confirming current availability and accreditations directly with the business before you book.

Finding a good plasterer in Ely

Ely has a healthy mix of independent tradespeople and small local firms, and as anywhere, quality varies. Every business on this page earned its place through independent research — online reputation, verified reviews, local trading evidence and professional credentials — and none of them paid to appear.

Plastering is all about the finish, so ask to see examples of previous work and look for verifiable reviews. Confirm whether the price includes preparation and making good, and get the quote in writing. For added reassurance, look for a tradesperson registered with a government-endorsed scheme such as TrustMark.

What do Ely plasterers cover?

Most plasterers in Ely also cover Soham, Littleport, Sutton, Witchford, Stretham, Haddenham and the surrounding Fen villages. Coverage varies by business, so it's always worth confirming your postcode when you make an enquiry.

Typical jobs include plastering, skimming, rendering and coving — and most offer free quotes for larger work.

Frequently asked questions

Our list is based on independent research. We look at how businesses rank organically on Google, the volume and quality of their reviews, verification across platforms like Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustATrader, relevant trade accreditations, and local trading evidence. No business paid to be included in the organic Top 5.
We assess each plasterer on verifiable reviews, examples of finished work and local trading evidence. For larger jobs, confirm public liability insurance and a written quote before work begins.
The organic Top 5 is based solely on our independent research and isn't open to paid inclusion. We do offer a Featured placement above the Top 5 for one local business per page — find out more about featured spots.
Most of the businesses on this list cover a wider area beyond Ely itself, typically including Soham, Littleport, Sutton, Witchford, Stretham, Haddenham and the surrounding Fen villages. Coverage varies by business, so always confirm your location when you make an enquiry.
We aim to review each list at least every three months, and this page was last reviewed in June 2026. If you believe a listing is out of date or inaccurate, please get in touch and we'll look into it promptly.

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