Based in South Wiltshire, much of our repair and maintenance work focuses on the vernacular building materials of the region. This typically includes cob, brick, flint, stone, and chalk masonry.
Older buildings require regular upkeep, and much of our work involves correcting previous repairs where incompatible materials have been used. As a result, we are specialists in removing cement mortars and renders and replacing them with lime. We work exclusively with lime mortars and lime renders and can colour-match new mortar to the existing.
Where masonry has been damaged, we assess the extent and either repair or replace using locally sourced materials on a like-for-like basis. Bricks, flint, and stone are repaired or replaced with local equivalents, while damaged chalk blocks can be replaced in the traditional Wiltshire style using quarried chalk.
We also specialise in cob repairs, both to houses and garden walls. These are carried out using mass (wet) cob, as originally laid. Where possible, we re-mix and reuse existing cob to complete the repair without additional materials. Where new cob is required, we mix it traditionally and bring it to site for use in the repair.
Find out about our Lime work
Our lime services cover three key areas: lime pointing, lime plastering, and lime rendering. Each requires a specialist approach, careful attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the materials involved.
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Find out about our masonry work
Our masonry work includes five main materials: brick, flint and stone. We combine craftsmanship, heritage skills, and an understanding of vernacular construction to ensure that historic buildings are cared for with sensitivity and precision.
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Find out about our cob work
At the heart of our work, cob requires specialist knowledge. We carry out everything from small patch repairs to the rebuilding of collapsed cob walls, using traditional mass cob techniques and, where possible, re-mixing and reusing existing material.
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