Project: Orton All Saints Church

A perpendicular tower dating back to the 13th century.

Here, we removed a cement tender and replaced with a beautiful sand and lime harling coat.

Location: Cumbria, UK
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Project: The Transfiguration
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This Roman Catholic chapel at the University of Lancaster dates back to the 1970’s.

By resurfacing the interior wall in lime plaster we maximised the paints long-term adhesion.
Well respected fresco and mosaic artist Aidan Hart created this wonderful art piece.

Location: Lancaster University, UK
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Project: St Peter’s Church

Built in sandstone rubble with stone slate roofs, St. Peters is an active Grade I listed Anglican parish church.

Chestnut laths, coated in a haired lime (sustainable and hand riven) re-fixed to the ceiling and finished with a lime-rich skim coat.

Location: Heysham, Lancashire UK
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Project: Jacobean Hall

Ceilings lathed in our chestnut and three coat Lime plaster. Walls skimmed in Lime / silver sand and Portland stone dust directly onto the stone (5 mm thick).

This was finished with a wooden float and the cornice and strapwork were all carried out in situ by hand in lime and sand.

Location: Heysham, Lancashire UK

Restoring Britain’s Heritage

“We are lime plasterers with over 35 years lime plastering experience in building restoration.”

Welcome to L.J Richards, specialists in lime-plaster restoration and conservation for modern and heritage buildings in the North West and throughout the UK.

Our team work exclusively on historic and period properties for both private homeowners and on many listed structures, providing decorative and plain plastering to the highest possible standards.

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Services

Traditional Lime Plastering

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Specialising in high quality internal and external Lime Plastering, we will advise you of the best products available to achieve breathability in your timber framed property …

Lime Plastering

Traditional Lime Rendering

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Lime render is usually specified on renovation and restoration of period properties and listed buildings, coupled with traditional construction methods and specialist techniques …

Lime Plaster Rendering

Decorative Plasterwork

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We are specialists in fibrous plaster, lime & lathe plaster and exterior stone effect architectural mouldings, including complete building facades, ceilings, columns, pilasters, arches, cornice …

Decorative Plasterwork

Polished Lime Plastering

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Polished plaster covers a whole range of decorative plaster finishes, on walls and ceilings, to give a finish that looks like polished marble, travertine, or limestone …

Polished Lime Plastering

Scagliola Marble

Scagliola

Our highly trained & skilled team hand makes the highest quality scagliola using traditional techniques and supplies pedestals, table slabs, floors and bases …

Scagliola Marble Art

Lime Plastering Courses

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We run a wide range of courses, from traditional building skills for repair and conservation throughout the year, as well as masterclasses from beginner to advanced and beyond …

Lime Plaster Courses

There is no better recommendation than from our customers …

Rupert Thomas – Editor, The World of Interiors

” It’s rare to find a craftsman of such skill and sensitivity as Lee. But the lime plastering he’s done for us – both restoration and new work- has been expert. This is the second project he’s worked on for us and we’re about to ask him to do a third. He is a delight to have on a job and his prices seem very fair given the excellent work he does. I couldn’t recommend him more highly. “

Sara-Jane Brocklehurst – Private Homeowner

” L. J. Richards provided finishing lime plasterwork on both the interior and exterior of my home in the summers of 2008 and 2009. The finished lime plastering was exemplary. “

Christine – Garstang – Private Homeowner

” L.J Richards replaced the lime plaster on my 180-year-old stone cottage when I set out on my renovation project in 2012. Three years later I continue to love these natural lime washed walls. Lee is a long experienced lime plasterer of old stone properties and dedicated to retaining the natural breathability of their structure. He demonstrated a sound knowledge and understanding of his craft and materials when working with me.

We remain in touch today and he often tells me about the latest specialist workshop he has attended, the apprentice under his wing, the best suppliers of natural materials in the UK and how he has recently refined the hair content of his plaster to achieve a finer finish for his clients. “

William Ainscough

” Lee Richards and his team were recommended to me by an architect friend as specialising in lime plasters. My 17th century Hall was undergoing renovation and I needed specialist help. Not only did Lee provide me with excellent advice and assistance but he and his team delivered the complex project within budget and in good time. I can confidently recommend his firm to anyone engaged in this kind of work. “