Plasterers and Renderers in Banks
Over the Ribble side, out on the flat — no shelter, and not much that is standard construction.
Open ground, and nothing to slow the weather down
Banks is West Lancashire rather than Sefton, out past Crossens on the flat ground toward the Ribble, and the exposure there is a different animal to the coast road. There is no dune belt and no run of houses upwind — a wall here can have a mile of open field and marsh in front of it, so wind-driven rain arrives with real pressure and hits the whole elevation rather than running down it.
Rain under pressure finds anything that is not properly closed: an open bead, a poorly formed reveal, a movement joint that was never put in. So the detailing round openings matters more here than the choice of top coat, and gutters and downpipes matter more than either. Most of the render failures on exposed elevations start as water getting behind the finish somewhere small.
Farm buildings, extensions and walls made of three things at once
A lot of the property out here is single-storey, extended, or converted from something agricultural, and that produces walls made of more than one material — original brick meeting blockwork, an old outbuilding tied into a new extension, a rebuilt section that never matched. Different substrates move at different rates and take a basecoat differently, which is exactly where a render cracks in a straight line a year later.
The answer is not a better top coat, it is what goes underneath: mesh reinforcement carried across every change of material, beads and joints set out where the wall will actually move, and the substrate stabilised before anything else happens. On a converted building it is worth pricing the preparation honestly rather than being told the whole thing can simply be skimmed over.
Single storey has one real advantage
Most of what we are asked to look at in Banks is bungalow height, and that takes genuine cost out of a job — a lot of it can be worked off towers rather than a full scaffold, and there is usually somewhere on the plot to put a mixing station and a skip without blocking a road. It is the opposite of the access problem on the terraced coast.
It is a run of four or five miles from Sheepfold Close in Southport out through Crossens, so it is a comfortable distance for us and we are out there regularly — but we are a Southport business travelling to Banks, not a local one, and we would rather say so than imply otherwise.
What we are asked for most in Banks
Silicone Rendering Systems
Breathable, through-coloured render built up over Atlas basecoat and mesh. No paint film to fail.
Read moreHouse Extensions
New work rendered into old without a visible seam, and boarded and skimmed flush inside.
Read moreGarage Conversions
Losing the old door opening outside, and a warm, lined, properly finished room inside.
Read moreDry Lining & Plasterboarding
Stud walls, ceilings and insulated linings — set out square, taped and beaded before skimming.
Read moreQuestions from Banks customers
Our walls are part brick, part block where the extension was tied in. Is that a problem?
It is very common out here and it is handled in the basecoat rather than the top coat: mesh carried across every change of material and beads or joints set out where the wall will move. Ignore it and the render cracks in a straight line along the junction within a year or two.
Do we need a full scaffold on a bungalow?
Often not. A lot of single-storey work can be done off towers, which takes real cost out of the job, and there is usually room on the plot for a skip and a mixing station. We will tell you at estimate stage what access your property actually needs.
Is Banks too far out for you?
No. It is four or five miles from Sheepfold Close in Southport out through Crossens and we are out that way regularly. We are a Southport business that travels to Banks rather than a local one, and the estimate is written down before anything starts.
Can I see work you have done near Banks?
The gallery on this site is all our own work across Southport and the coast, grouped by service. If you want to see something specific — a silicone render, a media wall, a restored ceiling — ask when you call and we will point you at the relevant photos.
What customers say
4.7 out of 5 from 12 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 😊 ...
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- Phone 07923 545449
- Email anthony9thompson@yahoo.co.uk
- Address 2 Sheepfold Cl., Southport PR8 6RL
- Opening hours Every day, 7am – 8pm