At Anglian Heritage, we provide specialist lime plastering and rendering across Norfolk, Suffolk, and East Anglia. Whether you are restoring a timber-framed cottage or a Georgian manor, we use traditional multi-coat systems, alongside services such as limecrete sub-flooring, to protect your home’s historic fabric.
Traditional Lime Finishes for Period Properties
Historic buildings require sympathetic materials and techniques that work in harmony with their original construction. Lime plaster and lime render have long been used within heritage properties due to their natural flexibility, breathable qualities and timeless appearance.
Our approach focuses on preserving the character and integrity of traditional buildings while delivering durable, high-quality finishes suitable for both internal and external surfaces. Whether repairing aged plasterwork, restoring damaged render or applying new lime finishes as part of a wider conservation project, every stage of work is carried out with care and attention to detail.
Using trusted traditional methods, we help ensure historic properties throughout East Anglia continue to age naturally while maintaining their original charm and performance.
Heritage Lime Plaster Restoration
Restoring historic plasterwork requires patience and an expert understanding of traditional craftsmanship. Over time, movement and unsuitable modern repairs can cause surfaces to fail. By combining traditional building restoration techniques, including lime mortar pointing, with high-quality breathable lime plaster, we help historic properties throughout Norfolk and Suffolk age naturally.
Why Choose Lime Over Modern Materials?
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• Flexible Restoration: Ideal for listed cottages and farmhouses, lime handles the subtle movement of historic structures without cracking.
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• Moisture Control: Unlike gypsum, lime acts as a natural dehumidifier, pulling moisture from the walls to prevent damp and rot.
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• Sustainable Heritage Finish: We provide specialist repairs to historic ceilings (lath and plaster) and external elevations, recreating the soft, matte aesthetic unique to period property conservation.
Gallery
Our lime plaster gallery highlights the care and attention that goes into every heritage restoration project we undertake.
Testimonials
What people say about us
Anglian Heritage's standard of craftsmanship has been outstanding. It is clear that you and your team take enormous pride in your work, and your knowledge and skill as stonemasons have given us complete confidence throughout. Every repair has been approached with care, attention to detail and genuine respect for the history and character of our home.
Sara & Darren — Grade I listed building
We were delighted with the work carried out by Anglian Heritage. The lime screed floor and lime plastering throughout the property were completed to a high standard, with real care and attention to detail.
Trevor & Crinna — Grade II listed building
Reliable, knowledgeable with good quality workmanship.
Bill & Beryl — Grade I listed building
From the very beginning, Anglian Heritage professionalism has been evident in every aspect of the project. Anglian Heritage have always been punctual, reliable and incredibly well organised, which has made what could have been a very daunting process feel straightforward and reassuring.
Sara & Darren — Grade I listed building
Anglian Heritage's knowledge of traditional building methods and breathable materials gave us complete confidence throughout the project. We would have no hesitation in recommending Anglian Heritage to anyone undertaking the sympathetic restoration of a period property.
Trevor & Crinna — Grade II listed building
We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Anglian Heritage. The care, dedication and expertise you have shown are becoming increasingly rare, and we would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for craftsmen who genuinely care about the buildings they work on.
Sara & Darren — Grade I listed building
Serving historic homes across East Anglia – from cottages to timber-framed halls.
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