Services
Solid Plastering, Skimming and Re-skimming
Looking to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your interiors? Our plastering service is the key to achieving a stunning smooth finish on your walls and ceilings. We take pride in our ability to transform any surface, from uneven and damaged walls to unsightly textured ceilings, into a flawless canvas for paint or wallpaper. With our expertise and craftsmanship, you can trust us to create a consistent and seamless finish that will instantly elevate the look and feel of your space.
Plasterboarding & Drylining
Transform your space with our professional plasterboarding service. Whether you're looking to create a new room or renovate an existing one, we can help. We specialise in plasterboard installation and have a wide range of options to suit your needs. From standard plasterboard to specialized options for moisture-prone areas, we will help you in choosing the right solution.
Partition Walls & Wall Linings
Create functional and stylish interiors with Partition Walls & Wall Linings. We can install and remove partition walls to change the layout of your property. We also offer a range of insulated wall linings that can transform spaces from cold to cosy rooms. With our focus on quality and attention to detail, we ensure that our partition walls and wall linings seamlessly integrate with your design and provide energy savings.
Gypsum Plaster Repairs
We are here to assist you with all your plaster repair needs. From fixing cracks and holes in walls and ceilings, to filling in electrical chases, we are skilled in providing top-notch plaster repairs that blend in seamlessly. We take pride in ensuring that your walls are made good as new after items such as fireplaces are removed or old doorways are blocked off. With our attention to detail and years of experience, you can trust us to undertake your plaster repairs. Count on us for expert plaster repairs that will leave your walls looking flawless and refreshed.
Rendering and render repairs
Rendering helps to weatherproof exterior walls and improves their appearance Render repairs are crucial in maintaining the integrity of rendered surfaces. Over time, cracks, chips, or other damages can occur in old render, compromising the effectiveness and appearance of the render. So whether you are looking to render a new wall, completely re-render and old wall or carry out render repairs, we can assist you and help you decide on the best way forward. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, you can trust us to deliver outstanding results that will exceed your expectations.
Lime Plaster and Render Repairs
Before cement became popular in around 1890, Lime was the material used to bind mortars and plasters. The advantage of lime is that it allows buildings to "breathe" meaning that rain and damp can escape, rather than being trapped by cement based materials. Interior walls and ceilings were constructed from wooden laths nailed to wall studs and ceiling joists. The plaster on these partition walls and ceilings were held in place by pressing the backing coats through the laths forming "keys" or "snots". Over time these keys can become damaged, broken or be snapped off, meaning sections of plaster become loose. Also laths can split, be broken or the nails can rust away, meaning that the laths and the plaster attached to them can become loose. Both Jon and Lottie have been trained by Master Plaisterers (the name given to Plasterers by the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers) and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) to apply lime renders and plasters. Jon has worked for a well known local ornamental plastering company cleaning off and repairing traditional lime and ornamental plasterwork in West End theaters. He is now also an Assistant Tutor on SPAB Lime Plastering and Ornamental Plastering Courses. Durrant and Daughter have a number of techniques for securing loose lime plaster back to studs and ceiling joists and can re-lath and re-plaster missing or salvageable sections. We also undertake repairs to exterior lime rendering.
Ornamental Plasterwork Repairs
Ornamental plasterwork includes items such as cornices, ceiling roses, corbels, panel mouldings, and enrichments. These were traditionally either carved or run in-situ in lime mortars. Around 1850 the Victorians introduced fibrous plaster made from Plaster of Paris, hessian and wooden laths, which made ornamental plasterwork affordable to a wider market. Both Jon and Lottie have been trained by Master Plaisterers and SPAB to run cornice in situ and fix fibrous cornice. They have both worked for a well known local ornamental plaster company and trained in running cornice on the bench as well as casting cornice and ceiling roses. Jon is also experienced in carrying out repairs to ornamental plaster in West End theaters including the English National Opera House. Durrant and Daughter can make repairs to ornamental plasterwork in situ, take mouldings and replicate pieces for missing sections, take cross sections of cornice and mouldings and make new lengths. Contact us for all your ornamental plasterwork repairs.
Sand Stone Repairs
Sandstone is a sedimentary sand stone rock, Locally the commonly used sandstone is Bath Stone. It is used as either the main building stone or used for framing doors and windows, window sills, plinths and at eaves level and decorative courses. Being sedimentary sandstone is susceptible to spalling, usually caused by frost/thaw action. Over time sandstone can also get knocked and damaged. Using lime and cement stone repair mortars we can colour match your stone and repair it. Where the damage is extensive we can use dowels to ensure a lasting repair.
Lime Re-pointing
Historically lime was used to bind sands into mortars for building with. The drawback with lime is that it does not set within hours as cement does, it carbonates (releases water, absorbs carbon dioxide) over a period of weeks or months - hence why it was replaced by cement. Modern bricks are designed for cement but historic bricks and rubble stone are not. Water can penetrate into cement mortars through cracks and into the stone and bricks themselves. Because cement is very waterproof, any water that penetrated cement mortars or renders becomes trapped causing damp and spalling. Lime mortars and renders can "breathe" so when the wall is damp the water can escape through the lime mortar by evaporation. Only now are we fining that cement mortars and renders are causing damp and spalling. Durrant and Daughter can remove harmful cement mortars and replace them with either hydraulic lime (putty) or Non Hydraulic Limes (NHL's) which will help improve damp and reduce spalling. Working with our Suppliers we can analysis mortars and assess conditions and specify the correct lime and sand mix.
Painting & Decorating
As well as being known for their plastering, Durrant & Daughter also offer a professional interior and exterior painting and decorating service to complete your project. We know that a professional paint finish is all about proper surface preparation, choosing the right materials and a very keen eye for detail. That why we spend as long preparing everything as we do painting it! That's the difference between the finish we achieve and a DIY finish. So whether you're looking to create a tranquil atmosphere in your bedroom, a vibrant and energetic space in your living room, or a professional and inviting environment in your workplace, we will work closely with you to achieve the desired result. We aim to exceed your expectations!