Rickards Period Plastering Ltd

Professional application of traditional plastering techniques throughout East Anglia

External Lime Renders

Utilising the unique haired or fibre-chalk renders that are part of the vernacular heritage of East Anglia.

Bespoke Pargeting

Whether the requirement is to repair historic detail to an existing elevation, to commission new design or replicate recently uncovered work we can provide a full design and application service.

Wattle and Daub

The salvage and reconstitution of this priceless part of our historic built environment can produce stunning results.

Internal Lime Plaster

Repairing and reinstating lost lath and lime plaster within historic buildings.

What our clients say

"Mike has worked with us to restore the exterior lime plaster to our home for the last two years. He is a consummate professional whose passion for his craft shines through in the work he produces. A pleasure to work with he comes highly recommended."

Mr & Mrs M, Suffolk

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"Thank you for your help with the re-rendering of our cottage in traditional lathe and lime plaster. Your technical advice and guidance early on helped us to understand what was required. The work undertaken was of the highest standard and the cost was in line with the quotation provided. We were very impressed with the tidiness during the work and the finish was outstanding, which has been commented on by many people. All in all a first class job and we have no hesitation in recommending your services to others."

Alan and Liz, West Suffolk

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"Mike has worked along side us on our contracts as we have on his for a number of years. I can highly recommend Mikes work, his knowledge of period properties and working with Lime. His skills set is second to none, as is his attention to detail, his reliability and honest approach to his work. Mike is just plain good at what he does, use him you will not be disappointed."

Martin Serjeant, Excell Homes

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"Jill and I would like to place on record our complete satisfaction with the work you have done on our cottage. When we started the project we had no idea by how much it would grow, but as it became clear that the work would entail much more substantive replacement we appreciated your most helpful guidance and adivice at each stage."

Jill & Chris, Meadow Cottage