Lime Plastering is a specialist lime plastering contractor working throughout Southampton and the wider Hampshire area. Period and pre-1919 properties across Southampton 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 Southampton sit within conservation areas or carry listed status, which means finishes must match the original construction. We work regularly with Hampshire conservation officers and specify hot-mixed lime, lime putty or NHL mortars to suit each individual building.
Solid-wall buildings in Southampton 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.
Every property is different, so we do not publish fixed prices.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 Southampton 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 Southampton conservation officers where consent is required.
Lime cures slowly by carbonation. As a guide, allow around one week per coat in typical South East 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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