Not amazing plastering, what can I do?

[Rachel G]

Hi all,

I got a plasterer in recommended by a friend. He wasn't the most expensive but also not cheap (3.5k for about 7-8 days work on a one bed with his workmate, South London). I went to have a look today and he said they'd finished the upstairs. I'm not sure what to expect as this is my first house but there are some small bobbles on the surface and trowel marks visible around light fittings. Should that be there? Is it normal that I get to point it out and he fixes it at the end, like a 'snag list'? If I accept the work then can I do anything to make a better surface before decorating? Apologies if this belongs in the plastering forum..

Thanks
Rachel

 

[Fred Blogs]

Pictures please.

 

[Rachel G]

Hi guys, here are the pics - some 'snot' and some trowel marks from the upstairs. The rest looks okay though.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Is it just those five things or are they typical of the standard everywhere?

 

[Rachel G]

Is it just those five things or are they typical of the standard everywhere?

Those were what I found upstairs (bedroom, bathroom and landing) so half the house (very small house)!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

So if it's only those five areas they won't be hard for you to sort just a 'sanding block' will do, probably half an hour or so's work. But by all accounts they should come back and sort them themselves.

 

[cdbe]

There's been a few posts about crap plastering recently. I'd advise a long straight edge/level against the wall in a few places but I dread to think!