PJ Plastering & Rendering
Plasterers for Durham's Older Homes and Busy Rental Market
A cathedral city wears its age in its buildings, and Durham's housing asks for more care than most. PJ Plastering & Rendering Ltd handles the city's period properties, its hard-working rental stock and its commercial premises from our base up the road in Houghton-Le-Spring.
Our Craft
Older Buildings Need a Considered Hand
Much of Durham's housing predates modern materials, with solid walls and original plaster that behave differently to a modern skim. We repair rather than rip out where the substrate is sound, use appropriate preparation on old backgrounds, and treat damp at its source before any finishing goes on.
Where a property sits in a sensitive spot, we keep finishes in keeping with the building and are happy to talk through the approach before you commit to anything.
Why It Matters
Landlord and Student Property Turnarounds
Durham's rental market moves to the academic calendar, and summer changeover is our busiest season in the city. Re-skims, ceiling repairs, patching after a hard tenancy and full redecoration-prep are all standard work, quoted in writing so approvals are quick and scheduled to hit your relet date.
Book turnaround work early: the summer window fills fast.
Rendering In and Around the City
From refreshing a semi on the outskirts to insulated render on a cold solid-wall cottage, our exterior service covers sand and cement, acrylic and silicone systems, machine-applied with scaffolding arranged by us. Every render carries a 10-year guarantee.
Commercial and Everything Else
Shops, offices and hospitality premises across Durham get the same treatment: free quotes, insured work, schedules that respect trading hours, and finishes that stand up to public use.
Our Work
Recent Projects Around Durham
Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work in Durham city itself?
Yes, the city and its surrounding villages are all within our 20-mile radius from Houghton-Le-Spring. We quote and work across Durham without any travel charge.
Can you plaster in older or listed buildings?
We work on older properties regularly and take a repair-first, sympathetic approach. Where a building is listed, consent for certain works rests with you as the owner, and we are happy to describe our methods and materials in writing to support an application.
My rental needs turning around between tenants. How fast can you move?
Give us the dates as early as you can, especially for summer changeovers, and we will build your property into the schedule. Most single-room repairs and skims are done in a day or two, with drying time before painting.
What do you charge for plastering in Durham?
Room skims typically run to a few hundred pounds, with repairs often less and whole-property work priced by scope. Every price is confirmed in a free written quote after we have seen the job.
Does old lime plaster have to come off?
Not necessarily. Sound lime plaster is often worth keeping, and we can repair and blend it. Where it has failed across large areas, we will say so honestly and explain the options, including what each means for cost and breathability.
Can you deal with damp in a solid-wall Durham cottage?
Yes. Solid walls need breathable, cause-first damp treatment rather than a quick cover-up. We identify where the moisture comes from, treat it, and replaster with appropriate materials so the problem does not return behind fresh paint.
Do you render properties in Durham?
Yes, right across the city and its villages. Systems range from traditional sand and cement to silicone and insulated render, all machine-applied and covered by our 10-year guarantee.
Is parking and access in the city centre a problem for your team?
It takes planning, and we do the planning. Central Durham's tight streets and permit zones are factored into how we schedule deliveries, mixing and scaffold. It never becomes your headache.
Are you insured for commercial premises?
Fully insured for both domestic and commercial work, and we can supply documentation for landlords, managing agents or franchise head offices before work starts.
Do you remove Artex from period ceilings?
Yes, with the appropriate checks first given the age of some coatings. Depending on condition we either remove it safely or seal and skim over it, and we will recommend the right route for your specific ceiling.
What is the first step for a Durham job?
Call 07379 289929 or 0191 622 1865, or use the contact form with a few details. We will arrange a free visit, then send a written quote with honest timescales.
Free Quotes · Fully Insured
Durham Property? Treat It Properly
Period homes, rentals and commercial premises, all quoted free and finished with care. Call 07379 289929.
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OPENING HOURS
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 19:00
Saturday – Sunday: 09:00 – 12:00
PJ PLASTERING AND RENDERING LIMITED, registered as a limited company in England and Wales under company number: 15868013.
- Based in Houghton-Le-Spring, Tyne and Wear.