We provide conservation-grade lime plastering across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Whether you are repairing damp-damaged internal walls, replacing failed cement render or repointing stonework, our craftsmen work only in lime — the material Cheltenham's period buildings were originally constructed with.
Cheltenham's building stock reflects the history of South West England, and much of it predates modern cement. Applying gypsum plaster or cement render to these walls traps moisture, causing damp patches, salt blooming and decayed timbers. Lime allows moisture to evaporate freely, protecting the fabric of the building for decades to come.
Lime is flexible, breathable and self-healing. On Cheltenham properties with soft brick or South West England stone, it moves with the building instead of cracking away from it, and it protects the masonry rather than the other way round.
Yes. We regularly work on listed and conservation-area properties across Gloucestershire and can supply mix specifications and sample panels for Cheltenham conservation officers where consent is required.
Lime cures slowly by carbonation. As a guide, allow around one week per coat in typical South West England conditions, longer in cold or damp weather. We protect the work and control drying so the finish cures evenly rather than cracking.
Yes — stripping failed cement render and replacing it with a breathable lime render is one of the most common jobs we carry out in Cheltenham. It is usually the fastest way to resolve persistent damp in a solid-wall building.
We do. Cheltenham is one of our core areas and we travel throughout Gloucestershire and the surrounding parts of South West England for lime plastering, lime render, lime pointing and heritage repair work.
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