Plasters & renders
System chosen by substrate and exposure — breathable where the wall needs it.
- NHL lime (2 & 3.5)
- Hot-mixed lime
- British Gypsum
- Silicone render systems
plastering & rendering in Bath
Plastering & Rendering Bath
Internal plastering, skimming and external rendering across Bath, Bath BA1, Bath BA2, and the surrounding villages — including the lime systems Bath's listed stock demands.
- 22+ years in Bath
- MCIOB chartered
- £10M+ public liability
- Written workmanship guarantee
Plastering and rendering across Bath — including the lime plaster, lime render and limewash work that Bath's listed buildings require. Skimming, external render systems, damp-proof plastering and tanked wet areas from a crew that understands why a Georgian wall needs to breathe. Skimming in Combe Down, lime render in Bathwick, full re-renders in Chippenham — same standard everywhere.
What We Do
The plastering & rendering work we take on across Bath — every project, every property type.
Internal plastering and skimming
External rendering — lime and modern systems
Lime plaster and lime render for listed buildings
Damp-proof plastering
Tanked plasterboard for wet areas
Render repairs and crack remediation
Plaster repairs and patching
Bead and mesh detailing for a flat, true finish
Recent work
Plastering & rendering we have done
Real jobs, photographed as we finished them. No stock photography.
Signs you need plastering & rendering
If any of these sound like your property, it's worth booking a free site visit.
Multi-finish slapped over lime walls — traps moisture and blows off; the building needs lime
Skimming over damp without solving the cause — damp-proof plastering means finding the damp first
Cement render on a solid stone wall — cracks and holds moisture; breathable systems only
Tanking forgotten behind baths and showers — wet areas get tanked plasterboard
External render mismatched to the wall — substrate and exposure drive the system choice
Render applied without proper bead and corner detail — the finish is only ever as flat as the beads
Why Choose plastering & rendering
We've completed hundreds of plastering & rendering projects across Bath. Here's what makes them last.
Skimming from £25–£40 per m²; external lime render £70–£110 per m²
Lime plaster (NHL and hot-mixed) applied correctly for listed and period walls
Damp-proof and tanked systems in wet areas
Modern silicone and lime render systems matched to the substrate and exposure
Scaffold, preparation and waste removal included in the quote
Same crew standard as the structural side — CSCS cardholders
Dust control and daily tidy as standard
Our Process
Every plastering & rendering project follows the same 8-12 step process. Here's what to expect from your free site visit to your 12-month aftercare check.
01Free site visit & consultation
James visits your property to scope the work, assess the substrate, and check constraints — listed status, exposure, existing finishes. No charge, no obligation.
02Fixed-price itemised quote
You receive a fully itemised quote — materials, labour, waste removal, scaffold and sign-off fees all broken down. What we quote is what you pay.
03Scheduling & preparation
We agree start dates and working hours, order materials, arrange skips and scaffolding where needed, and protect your home with dust sheets and floor coverings.
04Plastering & rendering works begin
The crew carries out the work to the agreed spec. Daily tidy-ups and protected access routes — your home stays liveable.
05Quality check with James
James walks the finished work with you. Any snags are dealt with immediately — we only sign off when you are fully satisfied.
06Handover & documentation
You get warranties and care guidance for the new finishes, plus drying and decorating timelines where relevant.
07Aftercare
If anything needs attention later, we come back. Our reputation in Bath is built on long-term relationships, not one-off jobs.
Materials & Systems We Use for plastering & rendering
We only use BBA-certified systems from leading UK and European manufacturers. Every installation carries a manufacturer warranty as standard.
Recent plastering & rendering work
A real job we've completed — the brief, the challenge, how it ran, and the photographs from site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our plastering & rendering service.
How much does plastering cost in Bath?
Costs vary depending on the size of the area, the type of plaster (skim, render, lime), and the condition of the existing surface. We give you a fixed-price quote after a free site visit, so you know the exact cost before any work starts. No day rates, no open-ended estimates.
How long does plastering take in Bath?
A single room skim typically takes 1-2 days including drying time. A full house re-plaster takes 1-2 weeks. External rendering on a typical 3-bed Bath property takes 1-2 weeks including scaffold time.
Do you do lime plaster on listed buildings in Bath?
Yes — heritage and listed-building lime plastering is what we do. Lime plaster, lime render, horsehair, traditional techniques. Work that respects the building's heritage and meets Bath conservation requirements. Conservation-officer liaison included.
Do you do external rendering in Bath?
Yes — external rendering is a core part of our work. Modern silicone renders and traditional lime renders, matched to the substrate and exposure. We handle scaffold, preparation, and sign-off.
Can you plaster a bathroom in Bath?
Yes — tanked plasterboard, moisture-resistant plaster, full wet-room specification. We work with tilers, plumbers, and electricians to deliver bathrooms ready for tiling and decoration.
Can you match the existing plaster on a Bath Georgian or Victorian property?
Yes — heritage plaster matching is a core part of our work. We can identify the original plaster type (lime, horsehair, gypsum), source matching materials, and apply them using traditional techniques. Conservation-officer liaison included.
My render is cracked — repair or re-render?
Depends on the cause. Hairline cracking from normal movement can be cut back and repaired. Cracking from the wrong render system on a solid wall usually means the system has to come off — we assess substrate, exposure and the existing build-up before quoting, and tell you honestly which it is.
Are you insured and qualified to do plastering work in Bath?
£10M+ public liability (AXA-verified). CSCS cardholders, City & Guilds / NVQ qualified. James is MCIOB chartered through the Chartered Institute of Building. All documentation on request.
Related Services
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Property in Bath? See plastering & rendering in Bath, where most of the work is Georgian and lime-compatible.
plastering & rendering Across Bath & BANES
All 28 Bath & BANES areas — Bath city neighbourhoods and the wider market towns we cover.
Bath City12 areas
Bath Surrounding Villages6 areas
West Wiltshire6 areas
Somer Valley4 areas
Free site visits across Bath & BANES. Properties outside our standard coverage area can be quoted by arrangement. Listed building consent, conservation area consent and Building Control notification are handled on your behalf where required.
