Heritage Rendering & Plastering, Restored by Hand
Restoring Sydney's heritage homes and landmark buildings since 1997, from Victorian terraces to Parliament House, Hyde Park Barracks and Vaucluse House. We match original renders exactly and finish every job to the standard the craft deserves.
- Sydney wideHeritage rendering and plastering right across Sydney
- 29+ Years experienceEstablished 1997
- Written quotesItemised and upfront, no surprises
- Artisan qualityTraditional methods and a finish done by hand
What we do
Our services
Why choose J&J Traditional Rendering & Plastering
The J&J difference
Three things you get from every J&J Traditional Rendering & Plastering job.
A craft handed down, not learnt overnight
J&J was founded in 1997. When founder Joe had mastered the trade, he handed it to his apprentice, Pete Bamford, who has run it ever since. When you hire J&J, you are hiring decades of an exacting craft.
Trusted on landmark heritage buildings
Our work includes the Goodman's Building in Annandale and the historic Quong Tart rooms, plus heritage and government projects including work for State Rail and the heritage society. Builders and heritage owners across Sydney call us for the jobs that have to be right.
We match the existing finish, exactly
The biggest worry with heritage work is that the new render will not match the old. We replicate period mixes, cut Ashlar lines by hand, and mould details in situ so the repair disappears into the original.
Trusted on landmark heritage
Where you'll find our work
From private terraces to some of the most significant heritage buildings across Sydney.
Working alongside Carfax, Gartner Rose, Murphys Building Group, Australian Heritage Restorations, RKJ Building.
RISI-licensed for rail. We have restored stations across NSW, including Moss Vale, Mittagong, Scarborough and Macdonald Town.
Our work
Our recent work
Heritage restorations, ornamental plasterwork and renders from across Sydney. See the full portfolio for more.
In the press
As featured in
Our heritage work has been covered by Sydney's major mastheads, including a Sydney Morning Herald story on the plasterer who gave a film star his perfectly straight lines.
Where we work
Areas we service
We work right across greater Sydney, from our home patch on the Lower North Shore to the Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and Northern Beaches. Heritage and traditional rendering and plastering, wherever the job calls for it.
Lower North Shore
Our home patch, from the harbour to the leafy suburbs.
Inner West
Where much of our heritage restoration work is.
Eastern Suburbs
Period terraces and harbourside homes.
Northern Beaches & beyond
We travel for the right project, interstate when required.
Not listed? Call Pete on 0414 821 777. We very likely cover your suburb too.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the things people most often ask J&J Traditional Rendering & Plastering.
Can you match the render on my period home?
Do you work on heritage-listed properties?
What is the difference between traditional and modern render?
Can you repair or replicate decorative mouldings, cornices and ceiling roses?
Do you only do heritage work, or everyday rendering too?
Which areas do you cover?
Do you charge for a quote?
How long has J&J been rendering and plastering?
How do I get a quote?
Do you provide written quotes?
Can you work with my insurance claim or strata manager?
What our clients say
Trusted by local clients
Real feedback from real customers.
“The quality of work was exceptional. At all times the crew was polite, professional and courteous. Nothing was too much trouble. We were very impressed with your plasterers' attention to detail, providing period vents to match the style of the house, even though we had not specified them in the scope of works. The quality craftsmanship made working with J&J such a pleasure. Your crew was always on time and were able to finish the work on the date we agreed on. It was a pleasure to work with J&J and we would certainly recommend you to anyone.”
L. Coates
Ryde · Heritage plaster restoration
“I have no hesitation in recommending J&J Traditional Rendering and Plastering. We completed a 7 week renovation which involved external rendering, period architectural moulding, paving and some structural brick and stone work. We were very pleased with the work and found the quality extremely high. The consultation process and ongoing communication during the job was impressive. Nothing seemed too much trouble, all our questions were answered, and we always felt involved in the process. We are very impressed with the care and pride they take in the standard of their work.”
R. Lester
Annandale · Heritage renovation
“After purchasing a late Victorian terrace built around 1883 I realised I had a major project on my hands to restore it to its former glory. The tradesmen I engaged had to know what they were doing and needed to pay attention to detail. Joe was a standout tradesman from our first meeting. He conveyed a realistic cost to me upfront with options, and his team were prompt. His work speaks for itself. I've been in the project management game a long time and I wish all the people I dealt with were as good as J&J. I recommend these guys for anyone who wants quality work from a group of tradesmen who are a cut above the rest.”
M. Genias
Surry Hills · Victorian terrace, c.1883
Contact
Get in touch
The fastest way to a quote is a quick call to Pete. Otherwise, leave a message below and we'll get back to you within one business day.
Contact Details
Phone
Service area
Based in
Hours
Tell us about your project
About us
About J&J Traditional Rendering & Plastering
J&J Traditional Rendering & Plastering has been a fixture of Sydney's heritage trade since 1997. Founders Joe and Justina built the business on traditional methods, and when Joe had finished mastering the craft he handed it to his apprentice, Pete Bamford. Pete has run J&J ever since, keeping the old skills alive in a trade where genuine craftsmen are increasingly hard to find. Around seventy per cent of our work is Victorian-era restoration: matching original render mixes, cutting Ashlar block lines by hand, and replicating decorative mouldings in situ so repairs vanish into the original.
We have restored landmark buildings including the Goodman's Building in Annandale and the historic Quong Tart rooms, and our work has featured in the Sydney Morning Herald, Domain and Who Weekly. Being specialists does not make us unavailable or unaffordable. We take the same care over a single rendered wall as over a full heritage facade, right across the North Shore and greater Sydney.
Restoring a heritage home, or rendering a new one?
Talk to Pete about your project and get an honest, upfront quote.