Heritage Plastering

Plaster was commonly used in historic buildings and can be found on walls, ceilings and on decorative features.  Over time, plaster condition can deteriorate and become damaged as a result of timber failure, installation of new services, fire or water damage, damp, dry and wet rot or insect infestation.

Quadriga has a team of highly skilled plasterers that are experts in the restoration of traditional and historic plasterwork on ceilings. Our surveying service helps our clients manage the risks associated with any damage or deterioration of these ceilings.

Before any repairs can be carried out, inspections and analysis are carried out to identify any areas of damage and the type of plaster used, which helps us develop a restoration plan using appropriate techniques.

Depending on the condition of the plaster, it may be necessary to reinforce the underlying structure or replace areas of the plaster to match the original.

Our heritage plastering services and experience encompass plaster moulding and casting, lath and plasterwork, fibrous plaster and lime plaster.

Using traditional plastering methods, we ensure that plaster is restored back to its original form and its rich history is preserved for the future.

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Common Causes of Damage

Before any repairs can be carried out, ceiling inspections and lime mortar analysis are undertaken to determine the appropriate repair techniques.

Our surveying service helps our clients manage the risks and causes associated with any damage or deterioration of these ceilings.

The most common causes of collapse or damage to any ceiling, historical or otherwise, are: timber failure, installation of new services, fire/water damage, damp/wet rot, dry rot and insect infestation.

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Appropriate repair for listed buildings

Ceilings in listed buildings require approval and or guidance from the local conservation officer. It is also necessary to determine the materials originally used so that appropriate repair techniques can be selected. Knowing the age of the ceiling and surveying detail on sculptural decoration is helpful here. Lath and plasterwork, fibrous plaster and lime plaster all fall within our range of experience.

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Traditional Plastering Methods

Our heritage plasterers use traditional plastering methods to ensure that plaster is restored back to its original form and its rich history is preserved for the future.

Our heritage plastering services include:

  • Ceiling analysis and inspection
  • Lime mortar analysis
  • Ceiling repairs
  • Plaster moulding and casting
  • Fibrous plaster
  • Lime plaster

Contact Us

Complete the form below to tell us about your survey requirements or call us on 01606 330 888 to discuss your project with one of our team.

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