Cheerful Darren Hutchinson has more than 28 years as a plasterer – plus a knowledge of building for room alterations. Longridge-born and bred, Darren, 46, trained after leaving St Cecilia’s RC High School. He offers all aspects of plastering, from patch repairs and skimming walls to dry lining, stud walls, false ceilings and external rendering including K-Rend, pebble dashing and Tyrolean render. He installs Sovereign damp proof courses and can alter rooms using steel girders. ”I’m clean and tidy, I work to a good standard and I like a nice and friendly relationship with customers,” he adds.