Plasterer and Renderer in Aintree
Inter-war semis around the racecourse, and the pebbledash that came as standard with them.
Nineteen thirties semis, and the cavity that came with them
The bulk of Aintree went up between the wars, semis and short terraces along the roads out towards the racecourse, with post-war estates filling in behind them. Almost all of it has a cavity, which changes the picture completely from the inner city terraces a few miles south.
With a cavity the outer leaf can get wet without the inside going damp, and the wall does not depend on breathability the way a solid one does. Silicone thin-coat, monocouche and traditional systems are all realistic, and the decision comes down to the look, the state of the existing surface and the budget.
Pebbledash is the main event
Inter-war semis round here were dashed as a matter of course, and getting rid of it is the single most common request. It is also the most dramatic thing we do. A dashed semi that has looked dated for forty years reads as a completely different house once it is in a clean modern render.
Sound dash can sometimes be overclad, which saves the mess and the cost of removal. Hollow, cracked or lifting dash has to come off, and it makes a serious quantity of debris that has to be contained and taken away rather than left in a heap on a driveway.
Bays, canopies and porches take the time
An inter-war semi is not a flat elevation. There is nearly always a bay, often a canopy over it, frequently a porch, and every one of those has returns that need beading and cutting in by hand.
That is why two houses of the same square metre can price very differently. It is accounted for in the written estimate rather than appearing once the scaffold is up.
Inside, the inter-war stock here throws up the same jobs over and over: a knock-through made good, a chimney breast taken out and the wall left neither flat nor plumb, and a ceiling skimmed after a bathroom above it leaked. The chimney breast one is the giveaway, a flat patch on a wall that is not flat, and it is worth doing properly rather than filling.
What we are asked for most in Aintree
Silicone Rendering
Through-colour silicone over basecoat and mesh, breathable and never needing painting.
Read moreExternal Rendering
Re-rendering tired, cracked and blown elevations, including stripping off failed pebbledash first.
Read moreInternal Plastering
Skimming, float and set, ceilings and repairs, flat enough to run a hand across.
Read moreBespoke Media Walls
TV and fire recesses, alcoves and lighting, framed, wired and skimmed with nothing on show.
Read moreTwo written up nearby on the same kind of house: a detached rendered over insulation and a bungalow in grey silicone. Next door is Maghull.
Questions from Aintree customers
Do you come out to Aintree?
Yes. It is about eleven miles from Liverpool Road in Southport, down the A59 through Maghull. We are a Southport business that travels to Aintree rather than a local one, and we would rather say that than imply otherwise. The estimate is written down before anything starts and there is no separate travel charge on it.
How much does it cost to get pebbledash off a semi?
It depends on whether it has to come off at all, on the wall area, and on the access. That is why we do not publish a square metre price. What we do give is a free written estimate after looking at the walls, with the scaffold and the prep priced into it.
Will render make my house warmer?
Render on its own, barely. Render over insulation boards, yes, noticeably. They are two different jobs at two different prices and it is worth being clear which one you are asking about.
Do you charge to come and look?
No. Estimates are free and given in writing after we have come out and looked at the walls. We do not price rendering or plastering over the phone, because what a wall needs is decided by what is underneath it.
What customers say
4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews on Google. Every review below is verbatim from that profile.
Anthony's just finished skimming the lounge. He prepared it all thoroughly and was so conscientious throughout. He arrived punctual in the mornings and never stopped until it was finished. He's done a brilliant job the room looks immaculate. He left it so clean and tidy afterwards. We would recommend him to anyone.
Anthony has done a fantastic job on our rendering. Excellent communication from start to finish and has always been responsive. He has turned up every day early and has left the place spotless. Couldn't fault the service and would use again and recommend to others. Thank you so much.
Anthony rendered the gable wall and single storey kitchen of my house. He did an excellent job of the work. Anthony fully explained the process and where he was up to as it progressed. He made sure that surrounding area and walls were protected from any debris or render during the process and did an excellent job of cleaning up both as it progressed and at the end. Anthony was also a pleasure to deal with as a tradesman. In addition his price was really competitive compared to other renderers who quoted. When I get the rest of the house re-rendered I will certainly be using Birkdale Plastering and Rendering.
I recently had the front of my house rendered by birkdale plastering and rendering, and couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish Anthony was professional, friendly and highly skilled. The quality of the rendering is outstanding, giving my home a fresh, modern look. Anthony paid great attention to detail, kept everything tidy and completed the job on time. If you're looking for expert rendering services I highly recommend birkdale plastering and rendering. Fantastic workmanship and excellent customer service. Thank you Anthony!
Anthony did an amazing job re-rendering our bungalow. The finish is flawless, and our home looks brand new! Professional, tidy, and efficient from start to finish. Highly recommend Birkdale Plastering and Rendering. Thanks again!
Anthony is prompt, professional and friendly in nature. He arrived when he said he would and completed all plastering work to an excellent standard. He also did an amazing job with my coving. I would 100% recommend him for all plastering work 😊 ...
Areas we cover
Based on Liverpool Road in Southport. We work right along the Sefton coast, down into Liverpool, and inland across West Lancashire as far as Preston. Every town below has a page of its own.
Related services
Internal Plastering
Skimming, float and set, ceilings and repairs. Flat walls that take paint evenly and stay that way.
Read moreDry Lining & Plasterboarding
Stud walls, ceilings and insulated linings, set out square, taped and beaded before skimming.
Read moreDecorative Plasterwork
Cornice, ceiling roses and panelled ceilings restored, matched and run in where sections are missing.
Read moreGet a free written estimate
Tell us what the walls are doing and we will come and look. You will get an honest assessment and a written price, with no obligation and no pressure.
Get in touch
Tell us what the walls are doing and we will come and look. Free written estimate, no obligation.
- Phone 07923 545449
- Email anthony9thompson@yahoo.co.uk
- Address
Birkdale Plastering and Rendering
546 Liverpool Road, Southport PR8 3BG - Opening hours Every day, 7am to 9pm