Please help - why is my ceiling like this?

[kb1988]

Thanks for the replies. So what do I do about sorting it? Does it all need skimming again?

 

[MakeItSmooth]

Thanks for the replies. So what do I do about sorting it? Does it all need skimming again?

If you run your hand over it, does it feel like there are big imperfections?

 

[kb1988]

No it doesn’t. I’ve contacted someone local who is going to come and look for me. Thanks to everyone for the helpful responses.

 

[Simon auck]

No you won’t be able to feel it .
I had one on a staircase wall that had a velux above it you could only see it at a certain time when the light hit it , I had to board over and re scim . I put it down to the plasterer leaving first coat too long without flattening it in , I have seen it a lot

 

[Nash plastering]

Interesting, thanks for posting. What would you suggest we do to rectify it? Does it all need skimming again?

Was it a hot day when it was plastered? I had a similar issue with an artex ceiling, now I just overboard to be sure.