Looking for lime plastering in Hitchin? We are traditional lime specialists covering Hertfordshire and the rest of East of England, working on solid-wall cottages, Georgian and Victorian houses, listed buildings and conservation-area properties throughout Hitchin.
Damp problems in Hitchin homes are often caused by the wrong material rather than the wrong building. Where cement render has been applied to a solid Hertfordshire wall, stripping it back and re-rendering in lime typically resolves the damp within a single drying season.
Using lime in Hitchin is usually a conservation requirement as much as a technical one. It keeps the property eligible for heritage consent, preserves original detailing, and gives a soft, hand-finished surface that modern boards simply cannot replicate.
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 Hitchin 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Every property is different, so we do not publish fixed prices.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 Hitchin and provide a written, no-obligation quote.
Yes. We regularly work on listed and conservation-area properties across Hertfordshire and can supply mix specifications and sample panels for Hitchin conservation officers where consent is required.
Lime cures slowly by carbonation. As a guide, allow around one week per coat in typical East of England conditions, longer in cold or damp weather. We protect the work and control drying so the finish cures evenly rather than cracking.
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