Thorne Decorative Plasterwork

We had a section of ceiling/cornice in our 1890 terrace start to look like it would come down (after jack hammering next door) plus we had a couple of sections of wall upstairs that had become drummy and were possibly going to detach. Plus a few other repairs to cornices we'd been putting off for years.Callum came around and assessed it and gave us a quote for fixing with traditional lime plaster. He explained that this material would work better for an old house which is always shifting and never quite square.We had another cheaper quote but it was based on me sending a mobile photo of the areas and was not really credible to me on that basis.The section of ceiling/cornice fell down the day Callum and team started!Callum and team did a great job. They are very professional and know their stuff. They cleaned up very thoroughly after each day's work. They are nice guys who are respectful of women unlike some old style tradies. The results looks great and the price was very reasonable given the amount of work involved. I'd use them again without question.

Callum and his team completed a restoration of a heritage ceiling in my home in Queen Street Woollahra. We are soo happy with the completed works and would not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family!Pleasure to deal with, clean, and reliable!

Had to search for a plasterer after I got screwed over by my insurance company and their builders. They said the job would take over two months and that I'd have to cut out 1.5 metres of cornice to repair the damaged section. Called Callum and he did the job within a day without cutting out a 100 year old cornice. Saved me money and even recommened a painter. Punctual, polite, efficient and would highly recommend.

Callum not only did a brilliant job restoring what was left of the original cornices and installing new period cornices in my Victorian period home but also used his traditional skills to create key plaster elements in the very modern rear addition. Super talented, a great communicator, reliable, passionate about his work and just generally a pleasure to deal with. I have no hesitation in recommending Callum for both traditional and modern plasterwork.

Callum restored a section of our lath and plaster ceiling and the cornice in the front room of our 1880's house. We can't speak highly enough of his professionalism and the quality of the work.The ceiling had been previously repaired which was not immediately obvious and once started, made the work particularly challenging. Callum kept us fully informed of the situation and our options, and completed the work cleanly, efficiently, and with very high quality.We have no hesitation in recommending him

Callum fixed my living room and hallway arches after a bad repair. Both are so precious, and ornate and are a major focus of my home. And I'm very very picky.Needless to say Callum and his team did an amazing job and I should've just contacted him in the first place. Don't make the same mistake I made and trust that others have the same skill set.Just contact Callum, there is no need to look elsewhere. Added to this Callum has genuine integrity. Can not recommend him highly enough.

Our ceiling fell in; literally! Half a dozen companies quoted to fix it and we immediately decided to go with Callum Thorne who came across as experienced, knowledgeable and trustworthy when we met him. True to form, he restored our ceiling efficiently, professionally and in record time. Our experience in dealing with Callum and his team was very friendly and flawless end-to-end. We highly recommended Thorne Decorative Plasterwork.

I can’t recommend Callum and his team highly enough. Quality workmanship, personal service and loads of integrity. From start to finish, Callum gave sound advice, creative solutions and cost-effective options. He is a delight to work with!

Callum Thorne and the team at Callum Thorne Plastering are the ultimate professionals.We had an insurance claim on our federation house that was going badly.I needed a person who had the skill set and knowledge to work with a period home.Previous trades attached to the insurance company had come in and were effectively destroying our gorgeous 120+ year old home.Callum arrived when I was at my wits end and he was nothing short of an angel. At every step of the way he assured me my instincts were right and all the work needed to be re done. He provided me with the evidence and terminology to go back to the insurance company and highlight the need for the work to be removed and carried out properly.Our period features were saved and our house was restored to it’s former glory where many other companies said it wasn’t possible.In a world where trades want the “quick fix”, Callum displayed the worked ethic, professionalism, attention to detail and perfectionism that is needed in these old period feature homes.He restored my faith in trades people and ensured that our lovely home was treated with respect, care and shown the time that was needed to ensure the job was done to an extremely high standard.Callum was super responsive via phone, text and email. He is honest, genuine and works with integrity.Callum, Kurt and his team were nothing short of renovation life savers for me.I needed our federation homesaved so that the features of yesteryear could continue on for another 120 years. Callum Thorne Plastering we’re the company that achieved that.I can’t thank Callum enough. He deserves to do well and I wish him all the success. He is a tradesperson who knows his craft and operates to an extremely high standard.

Can not recommend Callum Highly enough. He was professional, reliable and honest about what needed to be done. His workmanship was marvellous- he repaired several severely water damaged ceilings including casting a mould of a 1930s celing frieze so well it is impossible to tell where the repair was made. I would have no hesitation in recommending Callum for any project.