We provide conservation-grade lime plastering across York, North Yorkshire. Whether you are repairing damp-damaged internal walls, replacing failed cement render or repointing stonework, our craftsmen work only in lime — the material York's period buildings were originally constructed with.
York's building stock reflects the history of Yorkshire and the Humber, 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 York properties with soft brick or Yorkshire and the Humber stone, it moves with the building instead of cracking away from it, and it protects the masonry rather than the other way round.
We do. York is one of our core areas and we travel throughout North Yorkshire and the surrounding parts of Yorkshire and the Humber for lime plastering, lime render, lime pointing and heritage repair work.
Where damp is caused by trapped moisture in a solid wall — very common in older York 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 York 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Every property is different, so we do not publish fixed prices.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 York and provide a written, no-obligation quote.
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