Our lime plasterers cover Bristol and the surrounding South West England area, working exclusively in traditional lime. From cob and thatch cottages in the older parts of Bristol to farm buildings out in Bristol, we survey the substrate first and then build the correct coats in lime.
Many properties in and around Bristol sit within conservation areas or carry listed status, so finishes must match the original construction. We work regularly with Bristol conservation officers and typically specify hot-mixed lime with coarse local aggregate, built up in generous coats.
Most of our Bristol work involves granite and killas rubble. In Bristol that usually means cob and thatch cottages and granite farmhouses, where original lime plaster survives on lath internally and lime render or pointing protects the wall outside.
In the wet, wind-driven rain typical of the South West, an impermeable render is a liability: water gets in at cracks and reveals and then cannot leave. Lime render on a Bristol wall handles that water, releasing it back out through the surface instead of pushing it deeper into the structure.
We start with a free survey at the property in Bristol, opening up a small area where necessary to see the substrate. From there we specify the mix — usually hot-mixed lime with coarse local aggregate, built up in generous coats — and issue a written quote covering preparation, coats, curing time and finish.
From cob and thatch cottages to later solid-wall housing, here is the sort of lime plastering, render and pointing work we deliver in and around Bristol.
granite farmhouse — A granite farmhouse in Bristol where hard cement render had trapped moisture against cob. We stripped the render back to bare wall, allowed the masonry to dry, then rebuilt the finish in three coats of lime and limewashed it.
limestone rectory — Sagging original ceilings in a limestone rectory near the centre of Bristol. Sound laths were retained and re-keyed, missing sections re-lathed in riven timber, and the ceiling made good with haired lime plaster to match the surviving profile.
stone-built chapel conversion — Consented repairs to a listed stone-built chapel conversion in Bristol. Sample panels were prepared for the conservation officer, mortar analysis informed the mix, and the historic surface was conserved and patched rather than replaced wholesale.
We do. Lime repointing is a large part of our Bristol workload — raking out hard cement pointing and replacing it with a softer, sacrificial lime mortar that protects the masonry face instead of eroding it.
Yes, but it must be finished with a breathable product such as limewash, clay paint or mineral silicate paint. We advise on suitable finishes for each Bristol project so breathability is not lost at the final coat.
We do. Bristol is one of our core areas and we travel throughout Bristol and the surrounding parts of South West England for lime plastering, lime render, lime pointing and heritage repair.
Where damp is caused by trapped moisture in a solid wall — very common in older Bristol 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.
Send us the details of your Bristol property through the contact form and we will arrange a free survey. You will receive a written specification and quote with no obligation to proceed.
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