Why We Launched Priority Fridays: Solving the "Small Job" Crisis

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Why is it so hard to find a plasterer for a small patch? We explain the industry problem and our dedicated fast-track solution for Ludlow homeowners.

small ceiling repair after leak fixed by abode plastering

The "Three-Month Wait" for a Two-Hour Job

If you live in South Shropshire, you have probably experienced the frustration.

You have a small but urgent issue—perhaps a leak has stained your ceiling, or an electrician has chased cables into your living room wall. You call a local plasterer, and you get one of two answers:

"Sorry, I'm too busy with big renovations."
"I can fit you in... in 14 weeks."

We realised this system was broken. Small, critical repairs were getting pushed to the bottom of the pile in favour of lucrative, multi-week extensions. But if you have a hole in your ceiling, you cannot wait a quarter of a year to fix it.

The Abode Solution: Dedicated Slots

We decided to change how we schedule work. Instead of trying to squeeze small jobs into the evenings or weekends, we created Priority Fridays.

This is a dedicated fast-track service where we block out Fridays exclusively for small, local repairs in Ludlow.

No "Filler" Work: You aren't an afterthought. You are the priority for that day.
Fixed Pricing: We introduced a simple £230 Fixed Fee so we can skip the site visit and just get the job done.
Efficiency: By restricting it to a 15-minute radius of Ludlow, we spend less time driving and more time plastering.

What Qualifies as a "Small Job"?

We often get asked what fits into a Friday slot. It is strictly for repairs that take half a day or less.

1. Electrical Chases & Socket Moves

Have you had a rewire or moved a light switch? We fill the vertical channels ("chases") and patch around the new backboxes, leaving them ready for painting.

speedy repair to skirting wall by abode plastering priority slots

2. Low-Level Damp Repairs

If you have already treated the rising damp, we replace the contaminated plaster (typically up to 1 metre high) to restore a smooth finish at skirting level.

fast repair carried out to ceiling after water damage

3. Ceiling Leak Patches

Water damage from a bathroom above? We cut out the stained or damaged section of the ceiling, re-board it, and blend the new plaster in with the existing surface.

speedy booking of a small patch job booked in using priority fridays slot

4. Heating & Utility Patching

Had a new boiler or controls fitted? We neatly patch the awkward gaps around pipes and units that plumbers leave behind.

How to Book a Slot

We have updated our website to make this process automatic.

When you use our Online Estimate Form, our system will ask you about your location and job size. If you match the criteria for a small, local repair, you will automatically unlock the option to book a Priority Slot.

Don't wait 3 months for a patch. Check if your repair qualifies for our fast-track service today.

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