Trades

Building has been in our family for over 4 generations with techniques and knowledge passed down, covering all aspects of Building for over 90 years.

From large scale estates to domestic repair work. We have completed thousands of jobs covering the South West of the UK.

Architectural & Planning Applications

We have the ability to create and
submit well presented planning applications to local authority for
most types of work.

Lime Pointing

We have a great deal of experience
of working with Lime products and
our finished work is something that
you would proud to show to your
friends and neighbours. We always
work very closely with the Cornwall
Lime Company and all Lime works
that are undertaken by us will be supplied by the Cornwall Lime
Company.

External Dashing

We have completed hundreds of External Dashing of one type or the other, from spars, stone, slobber and many more. The choice is all yours.
This type of External finish can truly transform some buildings.

Timber Treatment

We can issue assured guarantees for woodworm treatment, Dry rot and wet rot treatment. We are very thorough and tidy.

Carpentry

We can take on any Building related Carpentry works. From a fitting a
Shelf to Complicated Cut Roofs and everything in between. No matter
what the size of your Carpentry
requirements are, please
give us a call.

Masonry

Our Masonry skills have been
passed down over the generations
and we are very happy to take on
more complicated works than some other local Contractors.

Coving and Cornices

We still have the old skills which have been handed down to us through our family. We can still reproduce any
Coving or Cornice Moulding to match your existing. We will also be very
happy to fit any new products to you property.

Plumbing

We can manage all types of Plumbing works. From Leaking Taps to full
Central Heating Systems. We can
also cater for Emergency Repairs
24hrs a day.

Internal Rendering

Internal Rendering is preferable on all solid walls, ie block , brick or stone.
Internal Rendering is the application of a sand and cement/lime based render incorporating a plasticiser, and in some circumstances a water-proof additive or Tanking products may be required. Rendering internal walls is the traditional method of achieving a finish that can be decorated. Most customers ask for a flat finish ready to receive a Plaster skimmed finish. This method has been used for hundreds of years and the process of applying Internal Rendering still requires skills that are sometimes beyond the average Plasterer, but rest assured , we certainly have all of the skills required.

Internal Rendering is always the better option for wall covering in all wet rooms,
ie bathrooms and any wall affected by dampness.

Internal Rendering is a much more resilient way of finishing internal walls. It can stand up-to much more abuse than the Dot and Dab plasterboard method. It is
also much better for fixing item to the walls.

Decorating

We are very fastidious in all
aspects of Decorating. Everything
that we Decorate inside or out will
be finished to the highest possible standard. We can advise you all the
way, colour choices etc. We always cover and sheet-up as necessary.

Plastering

Plastering has been in our family for
over 4 generations with techniques
and knowledge passed down
covering all aspects of Plastering
for over 90 years. From large scale estates to domestic repair work. We have completed thousands of jobs covering the South West of the UK

Coving and Cornices

All links between rooms without a
door must have an opening, and we
have created hundreds of Arch’s and Openings of various design. If you see anything that you like we can
replicate it for you in your
property.

Electrics

We are very happy to take on all Electrical installations and repairs.
Our fully qualified Electrician has
been in the trade for over 20 years
and is he is very fastidious with his
work. From the simplest alterations
to full installations.

Plasterboarding

Our Plaster boarding skills are
second to none, we have successfully completed dozens of building sites projects at a commercial level throughout Cornwall and Devon.
We are still able to take on large
projects but we are also very happy
to submit our price for any smaller works. Why give us a call and we
will give you our price.

External Rendering

Render is found both inside and outside your house. Render is a sand based mixture generally with cement or lime along with any chemicals needed. More recently in the past 10 years synthetic bagged renders have become more
popular which are available in various colours.

The render on the outside of your house is very important forming a shell around the masonry keeping the water, wind and damp out of your house. There are
many different types of render but it can be specified to meet customers needs.

Sand based or synthetic renders can be applied to block work, brickwork, stonework or over existing render and meshed surfaces. The render inside
your house will be behind the skim providing a nice solid surface covering any wires etc. If the external render of your house is blown or let go its likely water
will be collecting in the pourus wall and creeping through any cavity thus
creating damp inside.

To check this look at the surface for cracks and tap for hollow patched, these
are a problem. Depending on the extent, blown areas can be removed and
patched if the source of the problem is found which can often be problems with
felt at the bottom of the roof.

When taking on a job we require good safe access to the working area, if any scaffolding is needed this can be additionally factored in.

Roofing and Repairs

We have completed hundreds of
Roof repairs over the years. Especially during the Stormy Seasons !! We are
also very proficient at finding the
source of those elusive leaks. We are
on call 24 hrs, every day for your Emergency repairs.

Damp Penetration

This is one of our speciality’s and in Cornwall with traditional construction as
used pre 1900 when solid stone walls were the norm. As these property’s have aged and been incorrectly Re-Pointed, Rendered or Painted with modern
Synthetic paints which trap the moisture in the wall thus, exacerbating the problem. We can very quickly find the source of the problem and offer an
effective remedy. If your property is of solid or cavity construction and you are experiencing either Penetrating Damp, Rising Damp or Persistent Mildew. You
can rest assured that we can solve your problems.

Skimming

Traditional skimming is applied gypsum in the form of multi-finish or
board-finish which are the forms of the rock gypsum in a finely ground dust that
is mixed with water to create a smooth spreadable mixture. Skimming is
applied inside property’s to plasterboard or sand cement based renders to give
a smooth finish.

We always apply a 2 coat skim finish, giving the best possible finish and
longevity to the finished coat. A lot of Plasterers will apply a one coat finish
which will not be a good finish and is likely to crack across tapes and in corners.
It is essential to use a special skim tape over all the of the joints between
materials to minimize the possibility of any cracking with any future movement/settlement.

We can apply a skim to any internal wall or ceiling in a traditional house or
building providing materials are compatible . A common question is “Can Artex
be skimmed over?” The answer is Yes, although when skimming over an existing surface it will be subject to some key factors. Modern adhesives work very well, slowing the suction and aiding the bonding process for the multi finish. Usually artex ceilings will need lacing and scraping down all high spots, depending on texture of the existing finish .

When carrying out any work we require a clear working area. We do need a
clear safe work area with good safe access water and a power supply.