Lime Plastering is a specialist lime plastering contractor working throughout Leicester and the wider Leicestershire area. Period and pre-1919 properties across Leicester 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 Leicester sit within conservation areas or carry listed status, which means finishes must match the original construction. We work regularly with Leicestershire conservation officers and specify hot-mixed lime, lime putty or NHL mortars to suit each individual building.
Using lime in Leicester 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.
Where damp is caused by trapped moisture in a solid wall — very common in older Leicester 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 Leicester 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Every property is different, so we do not publish fixed prices.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 Leicester and provide a written, no-obligation quote.
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