Our lime plasterers cover Hastings and the surrounding South East England area, working exclusively in traditional lime. From timber-framed hall houses in the older parts of Hastings to farm buildings out in East Sussex, we survey the substrate first and then build the correct coats in lime.
Many properties in and around Hastings sit within conservation areas or carry listed status, so finishes must match the original construction. We work regularly with East Sussex conservation officers and typically specify hot-mixed lime or NHL 2 with hair reinforcement for lath and frame.
Most of our Hastings work involves soft red brick. In East Sussex that usually means timber-framed hall houses and Georgian townhouses, where original lime plaster survives on lath internally and lime render or pointing protects the wall outside.
Solid-wall buildings in Hastings were designed to absorb and release moisture. Lime keeps that cycle working; cement seals it in. That single difference explains why so many East Sussex homes develop damp after a modern refurbishment.
We start with a free survey at the property in Hastings, opening up a small area where necessary to see the substrate. From there we specify the mix — usually hot-mixed lime or NHL 2 with hair reinforcement for lath and frame — and issue a written quote covering preparation, coats, curing time and finish.
From timber-framed hall houses to later solid-wall housing, here is the sort of lime plastering, render and pointing work we deliver in and around Hastings.
flint-and-brick cottage — A flint-and-brick cottage being brought back into use outside Hastings. Because timber frame, flint and soft brick dominate the pre-1850 stock, we plastered internally in lime over a breathable insulating background and left the external stonework repointed rather than sealed.
Regency seafront villa — Weather-facing walls of a Regency seafront villa taking the full force of the drier but wind-driven weather of the South East coast and Downs. We specified hot-mixed lime or NHL 2 with hair reinforcement for lath and frame, built the render up in generous coats and protected the work while it carbonated to avoid shrinkage cracking.
oast house conversion — Cracked and cement-patched panels on an oast house conversion in East Sussex. Failed infill was cut out, laths and staves renewed where rotten, and the panels made good in haired lime so the frame can move without splitting the finish.
Every property is different, so we do not publish fixed prices.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 has to be removed first. We survey the property in Hastings and provide a written, no-obligation quote.
Where damp is caused by trapped moisture in a solid wall — very common in older Hastings 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 mineral silicate paint. We advise on suitable finishes for each Hastings project so breathability is not lost at the final coat.
It depends on the wall and its exposure. For most East Sussex work we use hot-mixed lime or NHL 2 with hair reinforcement for lath and frame, stepping up to a more hydraulic lime only where exposure or the substrate genuinely demands it.
We do. Hastings is one of our core areas and we travel throughout East Sussex and the surrounding parts of South East England for lime plastering, lime render, lime pointing and heritage repair.
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