About Us - Ryedale Plasterer & Cornice Specialists

About Ryedale Plasterers

Ryedale Plasterers is a family-run business established in 1982, with a long-standing, national reputation for quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Over the years we’ve built an enviable reputation for excellence and are regarded as experts in restoration of original plaster features.

Our work has taken us across the UK, from Scotland to Kent, although the majority of our projects are carried out within a 75-mile radius of DL6 2NB.

We are located in a small business park in Northallerton, North Yorkshire in a purpose built premises without our office, workshop, drying room, drawing and designs area.

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What we do

We offer a wide range of specialist services covering all aspects of traditional lime plasterwork and decorative moulding. Our work includes internal and external lime plastering and rendering, ornate plaster and cornice restoration, plasterware manufacture, on-site mould-making, and the creation of bespoke decorative features such as logos, crests, coats of arms, and other architectural embellishments.

Who We are

Operations Director Jack Atkinson leads our team of skilled craftsmen, having begun his career with Ryedale as an apprentice many years ago. Jack took over the running of the business from former Managing Director Catherine Windross following her retirement in April 2023. Our team combines decades of experience with specialist craft skills, including historic restoration, ornamental and fibrous plastering, modelling, sculpting, and design.

Meet the Team

Jack Atkinson

Operations Director & Senior Craftsman

With more than 12+ yrs experience with Level 2 NVQ in fibrous plastering & Level 3 NVQ Heritage plastering. Jack has taken over the running of Ryedale, when our previous director recently retired.

Matthew Barber

Assistant Craftsman

Mattie has been with Ryedale for several years now, with a variety of experience in construction and other areas of business. He is a hard worker and an asset to the team.

George Middlebrook

Apprentice Craftsman

George started with us 17 now in to his 20’s. He is nearing the end of college but is already learning the ropes and making great progress on the job.