We provide conservation-grade lime plastering across St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Whether you are repairing damp-damaged internal walls, replacing failed cement render or repointing stonework, our craftsmen work only in lime — the material St Neots's period buildings were originally constructed with.
St Neots's building stock reflects the history of East of England, and much of it predates modern cement. Applying gypsum plaster or cement render to these walls traps moisture, causing damp patches, salt blooming and decayed timbers. Lime allows moisture to evaporate freely, protecting the fabric of the building for decades to come.
Lime is flexible, breathable and self-healing. On St Neots properties with soft brick or East of England stone, it moves with the building instead of cracking away from it, and it protects the masonry rather than the other way round.
Every property is different, so we do not publish fixed prices.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 St Neots and provide a written, no-obligation quote.
Yes. We regularly work on listed and conservation-area properties across Cambridgeshire and can supply mix specifications and sample panels for St Neots 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.
Yes — stripping failed cement render and replacing it with a breathable lime render is one of the most common jobs we carry out in St Neots. It is usually the fastest way to resolve persistent damp in a solid-wall building.
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