Lime Plastering is a specialist lime plastering contractor working throughout Barnstaple and the wider Devon area. Period and pre-1919 properties across Barnstaple were built to breathe, and we restore them using traditional lime plaster, lime render and lime mortar — never cement or gypsum.
Many properties in and around Barnstaple sit within conservation areas or carry listed status, which means finishes must match the original construction. We work regularly with Devon conservation officers and specify hot-mixed lime, lime putty or NHL mortars to suit each individual building.
Solid-wall buildings in Barnstaple were designed to absorb and release moisture. Lime plaster and lime render keep that cycle working, while cement seals it in. That single difference is the reason so many Devon homes suffer damp after modern refurbishment.
Where damp is caused by trapped moisture in a solid wall — very common in older Barnstaple properties — replacing cement or gypsum with lime allows the wall to dry out. We always identify the source of moisture during the survey before recommending work.
Yes, but it must be finished with a breathable product such as limewash, clay paint or a mineral silicate paint. We advise on suitable finishes for each Barnstaple project so the breathability is not lost at the final coat.
Every property is different, so we do not publish fixed prices. Cost depends on the substrate, the number of coats, access and whether failed cement needs removing first. We survey the property in Barnstaple and provide a written, no-obligation quote.
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