Looking for lime plastering in Portsmouth? We are traditional lime specialists covering Hampshire and the rest of South East England, working on solid-wall cottages, Georgian and Victorian houses, listed buildings and conservation-area properties throughout Portsmouth.
Damp problems in Portsmouth homes are often caused by the wrong material rather than the wrong building. Where cement render has been applied to a solid Hampshire wall, stripping it back and re-rendering in lime typically resolves the damp within a single drying season.
Solid-wall buildings in Portsmouth were designed to absorb and release moisture. Lime plaster and lime render keep that cycle working, while cement seals it in. That single difference is the reason so many Hampshire homes suffer damp after modern refurbishment.
Where damp is caused by trapped moisture in a solid wall — very common in older Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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Every property is different, so we do not publish fixed prices.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 Portsmouth and provide a written, no-obligation quote.
Yes. We regularly work on listed and conservation-area properties across Hampshire and can supply mix specifications and sample panels for Portsmouth conservation officers where consent is required.
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