Choosing lime rendering or lime plastering isn’t about looking backward—it is a blueprint for the future of sustainable building. Whether treating a solid-wall masonry property or a traditional timber-framed structure, lime is the ultimate low-carbon, breathable solution. While modern cement seals walls, trapping moisture that causes damp and rots structural timbers, lime allows the entire building to breathe and dry naturally. Embracing these time-tested methods is the key to eco-friendly conservation. Our team works with lime every week, and we are proud to share our expertise for a greener future.
From external render to internal plaster, pointing to lime wash, our team mixes and applies lime by hand on period and listed homes across Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Hot lime, NHL and lime putty render on masonry, cob, brick and timber frame walls. Specified to substrate and exposure.
Three coat lime plaster on laths or masonry. Finishes from a soft trowel texture to a polished, almost Venetian look.
Raking out cement pointing and replacing with a matched lime mortar. Often the single biggest improvement to a tired period wall.
Lime wash, breathable paint systems and traditional finishes that complete the job without suffocating the wall.
Targeted lime mortar repair and consolidation on old walls, chimneys and architectural details.
Most of our lime work is in Bury St. Edmunds and the surrounding villages. Lavenham, Long Melford, Cavendish, Clare and Newmarket all keep us busy. If you are looking for a lime specialist within reach of Bury St. Edmunds, you may have just found one.
If you are searching for a lime plasterer for your period or listed property in Suffolk or further afield, get in touch today.
Call us on 01359 240 573 or email us at sales@emmersoncritchley.co.uk
