Plasterer and Renderer in Penwortham
Suburban stock over the Ribble, almost all of it cavity walled, and mostly internal work.
Suburban, and almost entirely cavity
Penwortham grew as Preston's suburb across the Ribble, mostly between the wars and after them, and it is semis and detached houses rather than terrace. Nearly all of it has a cavity.
That means the render conversation is genuinely open. Silicone thin-coat, monocouche and traditional systems are all realistic, and the decision comes down to the look you want, the state of what is on there now and the budget, rather than being forced by the construction.
Pebbledash and painted render, again
The inter-war stock here was dashed the way inter-war stock was dashed everywhere, and much of it has been painted since. Painted render is the worse of the two: each coat holds a little more water against a finish that has already started to let go, and the patching shows.
Sound dash can sometimes be overclad. Hollow or lifting dash comes off first. Tapping the elevation settles it in ten minutes and looking at it settles nothing, which is why the estimate follows a visit.
Mostly internal work, in practice
Because the exteriors here are largely sound, most of what we actually do in Penwortham is inside: boarding and skimming after a knock-through, ceilings, loft rooms finished off, media walls and garages converted.
Modern rooms are lit with a lot of downlights, which is unforgiving. A wall that is only nearly flat is obvious at night, and that is worth knowing before choosing between a skim over what is there and boarding it out properly.
The garages are worth a mention on their own. A great many Penwortham houses of this period have an attached or integral garage that has stopped being used as one, and converting it is the cheapest room anybody is going to add to a house. The plastering side of that is a rendered elevation outside and an insulated lining inside.
It wants insulating properly rather than just lining. A garage wall was never built to be a room wall, and a cold surface is where condensation shows up first.
What we are asked for most in Penwortham
Internal Plastering
Skimming, float and set, ceilings and repairs, flat enough to run a hand across.
Read moreDry Lining & Plasterboarding
Stud walls, ceilings and insulated linings, set out square, taped and beaded before skimming.
Read moreBespoke Media Walls
TV and fire recesses, alcoves and lighting, framed, wired and skimmed with nothing on show.
Read moreSilicone Rendering
Through-colour silicone over basecoat and mesh, breathable and never needing painting.
Read moreThe nearest written-up internal job is a full-width media wall, framed, boarded and skimmed. The city over the river is Preston.
Questions from Penwortham customers
Do you come out to Penwortham?
Yes. It is about twenty miles from Liverpool Road in Southport, up through Tarleton and over the Ribble. We are a Southport business that travels to Penwortham 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.
Do you cover this far north?
Yes, planned as full days on site rather than dropping in. We are a Southport business travelling to Penwortham, not a local one, and the written estimate says what the job costs before anything starts.
Can you plaster while we are living in the house?
Usually yes. A room or a floor at a time, sheeted up, with everything cleared down at the end of each day rather than at the end of the week.
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