Heritage specialists across Sydney.
Built to last.
J&J Traditional Rendering & Plastering has restored heritage homes and landmark buildings across Sydney since 1997. Pete Bamford and Alex lead the team, specialist heritage tradesmen whose work runs from period terraces to Parliament House, Hyde Park Barracks and Vaucluse House, with honest pricing and real care on every job.
1997
founded in Sydney
29+
years of the craft
70%
heritage restoration work
Sydney
wide service area
A local business, built on reputation
J&J has spent nearly three decades building a reputation for heritage work done properly. Much of what we do is Victorian-era restoration, the exacting work that only experience gets right. The same standards, the same direct phone number, the same commitment to doing the job properly the first time.
We specialise in heritage and traditional rendering and plastering right across Sydney, from a single rendered wall to a full period facade. Pete and Alex work alongside the major heritage building firms, including Carfax, Gartner Rose, Murphys Building Group, Australian Heritage Restorations and RKJ Building.
Both are RISI-licensed for railway work, and our projects span landmark public buildings, heritage-listed homes and rail stations across the state. Over the years our work has been covered by the Sydney Morning Herald, Domain, the Sun-Herald and Who Weekly, including a story on the plasterer who gave a film star his perfectly straight lines.
We work with homeowners, property managers, builders and commercial clients across Sydney. If you need it done properly, call 0414 821 777.
What we do
- Heritage Render Restoration
- Ornamental & Decorative Plaster
- Mould Casting & In-situ Moulding
- Cement Rendering & Plastering
- Solid Plastering & Interior Sets
- Render Repairs & Matching
- Bricklaying
- Concreting
- Abseiling & Rope Access
- Blu Vac Vacuum Blasting
- Specialty & Feature Finishes
Traditional methods, the same care on every job.
Meet the team
Joe and Justina started J&J Traditional Rendering & Plastering in 1997. When Joe had finished mastering the trade, he handed it down to his apprentice, Pete Bamford. Pete has continued the tradition and the business after Joe, and the traditional methods and skills of this ancient craft live on in the team.
Pete Bamford
Owner & master plasterer
Pete started his solid plastering apprenticeship in 2001 with J&J and mastered set plastering, in-situ moulds, cement rendering, plasterboard fixing and tapping, and acrylic texture coating.
With over two decades in the trade, Pete has built a reputation for high-quality craftsmanship and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction.
Alex
Heritage plasterer
Alex works alongside Pete on J&J's heritage projects, from landmark public buildings to period homes. Like Pete, Alex is RISI-licensed for railway work and brings the specialist skill that exacting heritage restoration demands.
Jonelle Martin
Accounts & administration
Jonelle has been with J&J for more than five years, supporting Pete from the office. Her background is in accounts and administration, with a keen interest in the building and construction industry, so if there is anything you need, give her a shout through the contact form. She is more than happy to help.
Notable heritage projects
A selection of the landmark buildings, heritage homes and rail stations J&J has worked on across Sydney and beyond, often alongside firms like Carfax, Gartner Rose and Australian Heritage Restorations.
Landmark buildings
Heritage home restorations
- 193 George Street, Redfern: restored all the moulds on the front facade.
- 64 Toxteth Road, Glebe: restored the interior walls and ceilings back to new.
- 19 Lower Fort Street, Dawes Point: restored the Georgian interior walls and ceilings in traditional lath and plaster.
- 148 O'Dell Street, Armidale: restored the in-situ parapet moulds to match the existing.
- Brownlow Hill Estate: lime rendering and set plaster.
Most recent project
Heritage facade restoration, Forbes
With RKJ Building, repairing the traditional dash coke finish using the original coke particles in the mix, and running in-situ moulding to match the existing.
RISI-licensed rail work
Pete and Alex both hold RISI licences and have worked on railway stations across NSW, including:
- Linden Station
- Hazelbrook Station
- Moss Vale Station
- Mittagong Station
- Merrylands Station
- Gunning Station
- Scarborough Station
- Lidcombe Station
- Ashfield Station
- Emu Plains Station
- St James Station
- Macdonald Town Station
From the beginning, J&J has focused on providing a service that matches the high quality of our workmanship. We are committed to exceeding your expectations with a full service, including:
- Professional advice to achieve your vision
- Increasing the value of your home
- Reliable and friendly service
- Care and respect for your home
- Guaranteeing your satisfaction
Licences & Accreditations
Australian Business Register
ABN 98 943 449 542
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