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Machine Spray Rendering
Machine-applied render systems for homes, extensions, developments and commercial projects. Fast, consistent, durable and suitable for larger rendering work.
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Pro-Trowel Plastering Ltd
Plastering, Rendering & Machine Rendering in Plymouth, Devon & Cornwall
Specialist plastering, machine-applied rendering, silicone render, lime plastering and heritage rendering for modern homes, renovations, period properties and listed buildings across Devon and Cornwall.
Core Services
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Silicone Rendering
Modern silicone render systems for clean, weather-resistant exterior finishes across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall. Low-maintenance and suited to contemporary properties.
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Heritage Rendering
Lime-based render systems for pre-1919 buildings, listed properties and conservation areas. Breathable, correctly specified and handled with care.
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Breathable Render Systems
NHL lime, lime putty and breathable render systems for solid-wall buildings where moisture movement and material compatibility matter.
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Lime Render
Internal and external lime render for period properties, stone buildings and traditional homes across Devon and Cornwall. Correct preparation, coats and curing times.
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Venetian Plastering
Decorative polished plaster for residential and commercial interiors. Hand-applied, burnished and finished for a distinctive premium surface.
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Bude · Cornwall
Bartford Beach House
Featured Project · Bude, Cornwall
Plastering and rendering
across one project
Internal Plastering: Full plastering throughout ensuring smooth, flawless surfaces to support a sophisticated interior aesthetic.
External Rendering: Black silicone render providing a sleek contemporary finish built for Atlantic coastal exposure.
View Full Case StudyWhy Riley's?
Plymouth plastering, rendering and heritage specialistsRiley's Pro Trowel has spent fifteen years building a reputation on specialist plastering and rendering work across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall — from machine-applied render and silicone systems to lime plastering, breathable render and heritage rendering for period and listed buildings.
- ✓ Machine rendering, silicone render, plastering and heritage systems
- ✓ Specialist in lime, breathable render and listed building work
- ✓ Fully insured for residential, commercial and renovation projects
- ✓ Conservation-aware approach for period and listed properties
- ✓ Based in Plymouth · full Devon and Cornwall coverage
- ✓ Clear specification, materials and communication from quote to completion
"Riley's understood exactly what was needed from the first visit. Correct specification, proper curing time, no cutting corners. The conservation officer passed the work without comment."
"Venetian plastering throughout our Plymouth townhouse. Meticulous work, superb finish, and the team were professional and tidy throughout."
"Used Riley's for a full re-render on our Cornwall holiday property. Clean, consistent finish and the property has held up well through two winters since."
Common Questions
Yes. Riley's Pro Trowel carries out machine-applied rendering, silicone render systems, plastering, lime plastering and heritage rendering across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall. Modern homes, extensions and commercial projects often need durable machine-applied or silicone render systems, while older solid-wall, listed and period properties usually require breathable lime-based materials. Riley's will assess the building and recommend the correct system.
Heritage rendering refers to lime-based render systems used on pre-1919 buildings, listed properties, conservation-area buildings and traditional solid-wall construction. These properties need breathable materials that allow moisture to move through the wall naturally. If your property is Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian, stone-built, cob-built or listed, it may need a heritage-appropriate lime render rather than a modern sealed render system.
Yes. Listed building and conservation work is a specialist area for Riley's Pro Trowel. We understand the need for correct materials, breathable render systems and careful specification when working on Grade I, Grade II, period and conservation-area properties across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
Riley's Pro Trowel is based in Plymouth and works across Devon and Cornwall. This includes Exeter, Torquay, Dartmouth, Salcombe, Tavistock, Newton Abbot, the South Hams, Truro, Falmouth, St Ives, Newquay, Bodmin and surrounding areas. We also travel for suitable plastering, rendering, machine rendering and heritage restoration projects.
Every project is priced individually after a site visit. The cost depends on the condition of the walls, the render or plaster system required, access, preparation work, property type and project scale. Riley's does not quote blind. We inspect the building, identify the correct specification and provide a clear written quotation. Call 07734 808 762 to arrange a site visit.
Lime render is a traditional breathable system used on heritage, listed and solid-wall buildings where moisture needs to move naturally through the wall. Silicone render is a modern, weather-resistant and low-maintenance system often used on contemporary homes, extensions and commercial properties. Riley's applies both lime render and silicone render and will advise which system is right for the building.