Low-angle view of a classic circular plaster ceiling rose

Est. 1996 · Cotswolds

Understanding Before Intervention

Specialists in the conservation, restoration and creation of decorative plaster work for historic buildings and bespoke interiors.

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Disciplines

Understand. Conserve.
Create.

01

Investigation

Every project begins with careful investigation of the existing fabric, its material, its history, its character, before any intervention is considered.

02

Conservation

Original plaster is preserved wherever possible using compatible traditional lime materials and reversible, sympathetic techniques.

03

Restoration

Where elements have been lost or damaged, they are recreated through traditional fibrous craftsmanship with respect for the building's character.

04

Creation

For new decorative plaster work, designs are drawn to sit naturally within both historic and contemporary interiors, bespoke, by hand.

In their words

What our clients say

I recommend Classic Plasterwork. Where my ideas failed, their ideas succeeded. Where my ideas succeeded, they took them further and brought them to life with attention to detail, care and courtesy.
Robert Fripp2025
Steve and his team undertook extensive cornicing and plaster repair and reconstruction in our Grade II listed home in Cheltenham. They did a beautiful job, recreating lost and broken intricate features, excavating decades of paint using the correct Historic England methods and restoring the original plaster work to its former glory. He is both knowledgeable and skilful, and keen to pass the trade on through his apprenticeship schemes for young people. Steve was always professional, responsive and efficient and we would highly recommend.
Rosey Henderson2025
I've worked with Steve for more than a decade, as he's renovated most rooms in our 16th century timber framed medieval 3 bay house and I can highly recommend him. He really knows how old buildings work, what lime mix to use, how to use breathable materials and sympathetically repair the wooden timbers and floorboards. His work's included repointing, lime plastering, repairing lath and plaster walls and ceilings, rebuilding walls, uncovering and consolidating a flagstone floor, and piecing together the history of the house. He's dependable, reliable and a nice guy, as is his team.
Andy Belcher2025
My wife and I have used Steve on three separate projects spanning twenty years. We would have no hesitation in recommending him. His attention to detail, knowledge of architecture and professionalism is first class. A true craftsman that is punctual, stays within budget and clean working, a rarity in this day and age.
Anne and Stewart Edwards2026
Classic Plasterwork did a great job recreating an overdoor mantel for my Victorian property, to match a neighbouring property's. High quality work, and a reliable, nice team to deal with. Moreover, post a bit of shrinkage in the plaster following high temperatures, they came straight out to touch up a few cracks, ensuring a continued good outcome. Would not hesitate to recommend.
Charles Fenwick2026

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Conservation · Restoration · Creation

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