Plasterers in Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe & North Devon
Your professional plasterer in Barnstaple, Bideford & North Devon – call for a free quote
Red Sky Plastering & Damp Solutions is run by Julian Smith, a City & Guilds NVQ qualified plasterer with over 30 years’ experience working on homes across Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe and North Devon. We also do building and carpentry work. Plastering and skimming, external rendering and damp proofing – plus traditional lime work on cob and stone buildings, from new-build homes to 200-year-old cottages.
Landline: 01271 314623 · Mobile: 07881 688372
Local plastering and rendering, done properly
Julian has been plastering in North Devon for over 30 years, and trading as Red Sky for more than 15. The work covers new builds, renovations and all kinds of residential projects – from patching a single ceiling to re-rendering a whole house.
We offer a professional service with outstanding attention to detail. Some customers have been using Red Sky for over two decades. That kind of repeat work comes from turning up when we say we will, paying attention to the details and leaving your home clean and tidy.
Our services
Plastering, rendering, damp proofing, internal wall insulation and building work for homes across North Devon.
Plastering & skimming
Smooth, crisp walls and ceilings – re-skims, new plasterboard, curves and period work.
Rendering
Old sand and cement render removed and walls re-rendered – silicone, acrylic, sand and cement, insulated or breathable lime.
Damp & water penetration
Injected damp-proof courses, basement tanking, damp repairs and re-plastering with the right materials. 30+ years’ experience.
Lime & heritage work
Over 25 years’ lime rendering and plastering on cob, stone and listed buildings.
Internal wall insulation
Insulating cold external walls from the inside, then skimming for a smooth finish.
Stud work, dry lining & plasterboarding
Timber and metal stud walls, dry lining, plasterboarding and skimming, plus carpentry.
Cut your heating bills
Older homes with solid stone, cob or brick walls lose a lot of heat through the walls. Fixing damp, insulating the walls and using breathable materials where they’re needed can give you a warmer home and lower heating bills.
Read our guide to lowering heating bills in older homes → · Internal wall insulation →
Why choose Red Sky
Over 30 years of plastering, rendering and damp proofing across North Devon – from new-build homes to 200-year-old cottages.
City & Guilds NVQ qualified
Julian holds a City & Guilds NVQ in Solid Plastering.
More than 10 years on new-build homes
Rendering and skimming new-build homes, as well as older properties.
Damp proofing that fixes the cause
We find the cause of damp, fix it, then finish the walls properly – 30+ years’ damp proofing and tanking, from cellars to pumping stations.
Over 25 years’ lime rendering
A genuine specialist in traditional lime, cob and stone work.
Public liability insured
Fully covered by public liability insurance.
Licensed waste carrier
Job waste removed and disposed of legally.
Materials sourced locally
Wherever possible, including our lime products.
Clean and tidy
Something customers mention in their reviews.
Free quotes
Every quote is free – call or send the details of your job.
Modern finishes or traditional methods
Not every wall should be treated the same way. Knowing the difference – and being honest about it – is what saves you money and trouble later.
A crisp, modern skim
A 1990s house with plasterboard ceilings needs a crisp, modern skim.
- Smooth, flat walls and ceilings
- Ready to decorate
- Plasterboard, re-skims and new builds
Breathable lime
A 200-year-old cob cottage needs breathable lime that lets moisture escape.
- Lime render, plaster and mortar
- For cob, stone and solid brick
- Over 25 years’ lime rendering
Recent work
A selection of recent plastering and rendering jobs around North Devon.
What our customers say
5.0 on Google from 10 reviews · read them all on Google
Julian was fantastic. From start to finish, from quote, to the job! So professional and could not fault his work. Would highly recommend.
— Mark C, Google review
We’ve used Julian a couple of times now, most recently for our lounge which was in a terrible state with some major holes and cracks. Julian was fantastic and has done an amazing job, our walls were skim coated and now looks like a new house.
— Andy Phillips, Google review
Whenever we need a plasterer, Julian is our go-to guy. He did our kitchen and downstairs toilet to an impeccable standard.
— Gareth Alvarez, Google review
Red Sky rerendered 2 exterior walls of an end of terrace cottage. Julian and his team were reliable, extremely hardworking, professional and tidy throughout the job.
— Madeline Edmondson, Google review
Julian did a superb job on rendering the outside of my house and plastering in the inside. So glad I chose him and would highly recommend him.
— Maggie Tighe, Google review
Areas we cover
Covering the whole of North Devon. Based in Sticklepath, Barnstaple, we work everywhere from the coast to Exmoor – including Barnstaple, Bideford and Ilfracombe, plus Braunton, Great Torrington, South Molton, Westward Ho!, Appledore, Northam, Instow, Lynton and Holsworthy – and nearby towns such as Hatherleigh and Okehampton.
Get a free quote
Tell Julian a little about the job – where it is in North Devon, what needs doing and roughly how big it is. Photos help a lot. All our quotes are free. Call 07881 688372 (mobile) or 01271 314623 (landline), WhatsApp, or send the details online.