Plasterer and Renderer in Everton
Two housing stocks in one place: what survived the clearances, and what replaced them.
Surviving terrace, and what it needs
Everton lost a great deal of its Victorian housing to the clearances, but the streets that survived are the same solid-wall terrace as the rest of the inner city: bay fronted, single leaf, and now well over a century old.
On those, the rule does not change. Breathable finishes only, anything hollow off first, and no hard cement over soft brick. A wall that has stood for a hundred and twenty years did so because it could dry out, and the quickest way to ruin it is to seal it.
What replaced them
Alongside that sits a large amount of nineteen sixties to eighties and modern build: low rise blocks, short terraces and estate semis, much of it with rendered or panelled elevations from new.
Those are cavity walled and the choice opens right up, but the renders on them are now reaching an age where they craze, and the panel junctions crack. That is a different job from the terraces and is priced differently, because the access and the build-up are both simpler.
The other thing worth knowing about that stock is that it moves. Buildings of that age settle and shrink for years, and the cracks that show up are almost always at the junctions rather than in the middle of a panel. Mesh carried across the junction absorbs that. Filling the crack does not, and it will be open again by the following spring.
Internal work on both
Whichever half of Everton a house is in, the internal work is much the same: ceilings, skimming out whole rooms, artex over-skimmed, and making good after alterations.
Modern rooms are lit with a lot of downlights and a wall that is only nearly flat is obvious at night. That is worth knowing before choosing between a skim over what is there and boarding it out properly, because on a bad wall the second is the cheaper answer in the end.
A fair amount of the work here is turning a house round between tenancies or before a sale, which usually means whole rooms rather than repairs and a fixed date to be out by. That is workable so long as the drying time is in the plan: fresh plaster wants four to seven days to go from dark pink to an even pale before anyone paints it, longer in winter.
What we are asked for most in Everton
Internal Plastering
Skimming, float and set, ceilings and repairs, flat enough to run a hand across.
Read moreExternal Rendering
Re-rendering tired, cracked and blown elevations, including stripping off failed pebbledash first.
Read moreDry Lining & Plasterboarding
Stud walls, ceilings and insulated linings, set out square, taped and beaded before skimming.
Read moreSilicone Rendering
Through-colour silicone over basecoat and mesh, breathable and never needing painting.
Read moreNothing written up in Everton yet. The nearest comparable work is a period terrace redone breathable. The city page is Liverpool.
Questions from Everton customers
Do you come out to Everton?
Yes. It is about seventeen miles from Liverpool Road in Southport, down the A59 through Aintree. We are a Southport business that travels to Everton 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.
Should I skim over the old plaster or board it out?
If the existing plaster is sound and reasonably flat, a skim over it is the right answer and the cheaper one. If it is hollow, blown or badly out, boarding it and skimming the boards gives a better wall for not much more, and it lasts.
Do you work on flats and maisonettes?
Yes. The work is the same; the access and the parking take more organising, and it is worth agreeing how that will run before the first day.
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