Business Details
Expert Plastering & Lime Rendering Services in Yaxley
Established with over two decades of dedicated experience, G M Plastering & Lime Rendering specialises in delivering high-quality plastering and lime rendering solutions for both modern and traditional properties. Our expertise spans working on listed buildings, timber frames, clay lump constructions, and solid masonry, ensuring every project adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. We prioritise attention to detail, collaborating with conservation experts and traditional tradespeople to maintain historical integrity while meeting modern requirements. Our client-centric approach ensures full involvement throughout every project phase, from initial consultation to final execution. With a proven track record across Norfolk and Suffolk, we combine technical proficiency with a deep understanding of breathable building materials to deliver durable, aesthetically pleasing results.Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by numerous testimonials highlighting reliability, professionalism, and exceptional finish quality. We utilise specialist materials such as lime plasters, cork insulation, and woodwool boards to address specific structural needs while maintaining environmental compatibility. Regular consultations with clients ensure clear communication and tailored solutions for unique challenges. Our team's extensive knowledge of both traditional and contemporary methods positions us as trusted specialists in complex plastering projects. This dedication to quality, combined with a flexible approach to client needs, has solidified our reputation as leading plastering contractors in East Anglia.
Services
Lime Rendering
Plasterboarding
Sand & Cement Render
Backing Plasters
Skimming
Patchwork Plastering
Oak Laths Installation
Woodwool Boards
Cork Insulation
Hair Chalk Lime Plasters
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in specialist plastering and lime rendering
- Proven expertise working on Grade Listed, timber framed, and clay lump properties
- Collaborate with conservation experts for heritage-compliant solutions
- Client-focused approach with full project involvement from start to finish
- Utilise breathable materials to prevent damp and structural decay
What people say
Fantastic work
Highly recommended
Very pleased
Excellent service
Superb finish
Services
Lime Rendering
Lime rendering restores breathability to historic structures while preventing moisture damage. Our specialists apply hair chalk, fibre chalk, and insulation lime renders to listed buildings and traditional properties. This technique accommodates structural movement, prevents decay, and maintains authentic finishes while improving thermal performance through cork or sheep wool insulation.
Plasterboarding
Plasterboarding services include overboarding existing surfaces and installing new plasterboard systems. We prepare surfaces with bonding agents or sand/cement renders before applying modern skim coats or traditional lime plasters. This creates smooth, durable finishes ready for decoration while addressing insulation and soundproofing requirements in both new builds and renovation projects.
Patchwork Plastering
Targeted patchwork plastering addresses localized damage in historic and modern properties. We match existing materials and techniques to repair artex-covered surfaces, damaged oak laths, and compromised savolit boards. This preserves structural integrity while avoiding unnecessary replacement, using compatible lime-based or modern plasters to ensure cohesive results that blend seamlessly with original finishes.
Cork Insulation
Cork insulation integration combines natural thermal performance with breathability in lime rendering systems. We install cork boards beneath lime plasters to improve energy efficiency without trapping moisture. This solution maintains traditional aesthetics while meeting modern comfort standards, particularly effective in solid wall constructions and heritage buildings requiring sympathetic upgrades.
Oak Laths Installation
Oak laths installation creates authentic substrates for traditional lime plaster applications. We replace damaged laths in heritage properties, ensuring proper spacing and adhesion for optimal key formation. This specialist service preserves historical accuracy in listed buildings while providing durable foundations for breathable plaster systems that accommodate natural movement in timber-framed structures.
People
Gary Marcks
Owner/Plasterer
Gary Marcks brings over 20 years' specialist experience in traditional and modern plastering techniques. His expertise in working with listed buildings and breathable materials has earned recognition from conservation officers and clients across East Anglia. Gary personally oversees all projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.
Questions
What types of properties do you work on?
We specialise in both modern constructions and traditional buildings including listed properties, timber frames, clay lump structures, and solid brickwork across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Can you work with conservation requirements?
Yes, we collaborate with conservation officers and traditional tradespeople to ensure all work complies with heritage regulations while maintaining structural integrity and historical accuracy.
What materials do you use for lime rendering?
We use hair chalk lime plasters, fibre chalk lime plasters, and insulation lime renders, often combined with cork or sheep wool insulation for improved performance in breathable construction systems.
How do you handle complex plastering challenges?
Our team assesses each project's unique requirements, offering tailored solutions using appropriate materials and techniques. We provide expert advice on addressing damp issues and structural movement in traditional buildings.
Do you offer guarantees on your work?
While not explicitly stated, our numerous testimonials confirm consistent delivery of high-quality results with attention to detail and client satisfaction across all completed projects.
Reviews (5)
John Reed
Nov 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Cannot thank Gary and Kenny enough. Have transformed my shabby timber framed house into
something organic and lovely. Have no hesitation in recommending Gary. So glad we found him.
Cannot thank Gary and Kenny enough. Have transformed my shabby timber framed house into
something organic and lovely. Have no hesitation in recommending Gary. So glad we found him.
Iain Brown
Aug 29, 2021
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Contractor selection was critical when it came to the lime rendering project for our 200 year + Norfolk property and we definitely made the right choice by appointing Gary to complete the works. We received tenders from 5 other contractors and Gary stood out immediately with his honest, factual and instructive advice. The property had been cement rendered in the 80's which brought its inevitable negative results in such an old property and construction type (solid Norfolk red brick walls & lime mortar) and visually it stood out in the village for all the wrong reasons. After six weeks work
Sam Streamer
May 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Gary recently completed lime rendering on our home, he has completed a fabulous job and it looks marvellous. More insulation has been added as well. Gary is professional, friendly, on time, kept us informed on progress and tidy! We have more work that needs completing and we will be asking Gary to come back and complete this.
Gary recently completed lime rendering on our home, he has completed a fabulous job and it looks marvellous. More insulation has been added as well. Gary is professional, friendly, on time, kept us informed on progress and tidy! We have more work that needs completing and we will be asking Gary to come back and complete this.
Jennie Hilton
Apr 23, 2021
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We are really really pleased with the work that Gary has done for us. He was incredibly helpful in advising us about a number of challenges we have had/discovered and we are really glad to have found him. He was incredibly tidy at the end of each day and was a real pleasure to have around. We have a lot more work to do on the house and will defining be asking him back to help as we move on the next room (and the next, and then next...). Thanks Gary!
Mat Newman
Apr 18, 2021
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Highly recommended. I had lime ceilings done. Gary is very professional, keeps you informed of exactly what is planned. His work is excellent and he makes sure you understand the process. His work with lime is great and the finish excellent. His commitment to the skill of lime plastering is apparent. Definitely the business to use .
