Filling Hole

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I have a rough looking walk with a couple of holes where a new boiler was fitted. Pipes exposed and electrical wires going into hive control and main switch.

Can these holes be fixed DIY style and best ideas to do this safely, or will this need a professional touch?
 

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I don't see why it cannot be DIYed. May take a few applications to fill hole around socket/pipe area.
Hole may need bulking up with a basecoat or off-cuts of plasterboard.
If you wanted to tidy the whole wall area up, it would likely be best to overboard the wall, this would mean disconnecting and removing electrical connection and then boarding.

Regardless of just patching or over boarding, it is advised to isolate electrics first.
 
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thanks so much for your speedy response.. reassuring this is some thing that can be attempted by myself.

Can I continue to draw on knowledge for recommendation of the correct/ best/ fit for purpose products to use. DIY is a minefield for me and cautious to attempt some thing with the wrong tools!
 
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It would likely best just to buy the one product to do the patching. Instead of buying various bags of plaster.
I would use one coat plaster, but don't be fooled that you only require one coat/application of it.

But the hole needs bulking up, is the wall a hollow/stud wall or a solid one.
some off cuts of plasterboard would come in handy.
Then all you really need is a cheap plasterers float
 

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