Lime Plastering Specialists
Expert heritage restoration and modern lime plastering services across Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. Trusted by homeowners and conservation officers for period properties and Grade II listed buildings since 2002.
Our Expertise
Specialist Lime Plastering Services
From traditional lime plastering to decorative pargetting and heritage restoration, we've been bringing specialist craftsmanship to period and listed properties across East Anglia since 2002.
Lime Plastering
Expert lime plastering services across Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire for period and listed properties.
Learn more →Lime Wash
Traditional lime wash painting for a breathable, natural finish on lime-rendered and historic surfaces.
Learn more →Lime Repairs
Sympathetic lime repair work using premium products to match existing historic finishes.
Learn more →Walls & Ceilings Skimming
Professional wall and ceiling skimming services across Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
Learn more →German Smear
A thin layer of lime mortar applied to brick or stone and partially wiped back for a characterful, textured finish.
Learn more →Pargetting
Traditional decorative lime plasterwork featuring relief patterns and ornamental designs, a distinctive craft of Suffolk and Essex.
Learn more →Dry Ice Blasting
Eco-friendly dry ice blasting for paint removal, fire damage restoration, and brick cleaning.
Learn more →Why It Matters
Why Your Period Property Needs Lime
If your home was built before 1919, it almost certainly has solid walls — and solid walls need to breathe. Traditional lime plaster and render are porous and flexible, allowing moisture to move through the wall fabric as vapour rather than becoming trapped.
Modern cement and gypsum products do the opposite. Applied to an old building, they trap moisture behind a hard, impermeable surface — causing damp, timber decay, and serious structural damage over time. Lime is not simply a traditional preference; it is the only material that works correctly with the way old buildings move and manage moisture.
For Grade II listed properties, using inappropriate materials without listed building consent is a legal matter. We work with homeowners, architects and conservation officers across Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire to ensure the right materials are specified and applied correctly every time.
Breathable
Lime allows moisture to pass through walls as vapour, keeping masonry and timber dry and healthy.
Flexible
Lime moves with the building as it settles and expands, resisting cracks that rigid cement cannot handle.
Conservation-approved
For listed buildings, lime is usually a planning requirement — not a choice. We understand conservation standards.
Our Portfolio
Recent Projects
Examples of our lime plastering, pargetting and heritage restoration work on period properties and listed buildings across Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire.
About Us
Heritage Craftsmen You Can Trust
Professional Services & Highly Skilled Workmanship Based in Bulmer, near Sudbury in Suffolk, B Clark Plastering has been delivering expert lime plastering and heritage restoration since 2002. Barry Clark and his small team of highly skilled plasterers have successfully completed thousands of dom...
- Specialists in Grade II listed building restoration
- Traditional lime techniques using Limecote, Warmcote and Rendercote
- Covering Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire since 2002
- Free, no-obligation quotes — we always visit before quoting
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
“Excellent work on our Grade II listed farmhouse. The lime plastering is indistinguishable from the original. Highly recommended.”
— [Client Name], Grade II Listed Farmhouse
“B Clark Plastering transformed our period cottage. Professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with from start to finish.”
— [Client Name], Period Cottage
“The pargetting work on our home is stunning. Real craftsmanship — we couldn't be happier with the results.”
— [Client Name], Historic Property
Materials We Use
The Right Products for Every Project
We specify and apply the best lime products available for each substrate and situation. These are not off-the-shelf solutions — every material is chosen to suit the age, construction and condition of your property.
Limecote
A flexible lime-based finish coat used for internal and external surfaces. Breathable, durable, and suitable for historic and listed buildings. Zero shrinkage.
By Best of Lime →Warmcote
A thermal lime plaster providing improved insulation for period and listed buildings without compromising breathability. Ideal for solid walls.
By Best of Lime →Rendercote
A versatile lime render for external application, providing weather resistance and breathability on masonry, timber frame and stone buildings.
By Best of Lime →Get In Touch
Request Your Free Quote
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation estimate across Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. We visit every property before quoting and are always happy to answer questions about what lime plastering involves for your specific building.
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Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.