Expert Limework & Plaster Moulding Repair in a Grade II Listed London Property

Close-up of a sympathetically repaired internal wall showcasing traditional lime plaster repairs blending seamlessly with original fabric. Heritage-led restoration in accordance with SPAB and Historic England conservation guidelines, ideal for architects specifying materials and methods for listed building repairs.

At Fine Art Mouldings, our commitment to heritage building conservation goes beyond decorative excellence — it includes the careful stewardship of materials and techniques that respect history and safeguard the future. One of our recent projects saw us conduct extensive limework repairs and plaster moulding restoration on a Grade II listed building in London, working closely with conservation architects and heritage consultants to ensure full compliance with Historic England and SPAB principles.

Working Within Listed Building Regulations

Grade II listed buildings demand rigorous adherence to conservation standards. Our team began by producing detailed reports that mapped the building’s material history — documenting changes in lime mortars, gypsum-based plasters, and other materials used over the decades. This analysis informed our repair strategy, ensuring all interventions remained sympathetic to the original fabric of the building.

Conservation-Grade Limework & Traditional Plaster Repairs

Using our in-house expertise in lime plastering and fibrous plasterwork, we repaired and replaced damaged surfaces without compromising the structural or aesthetic integrity of the building. Every repair followed traditional conservation methods, allowing us to deliver long-lasting, breathable, and environmentally sound results.

Key aspects of our intervention included:

On-site repair of historic lime plaster
Replication and restoration of original plaster mouldings
Use of natural hydraulic lime (NHL) where appropriate
Respect for building breathability and historical material compatibility

Close-up of a newly installed timber lath wall at the Arding and Hobbs building in London, prepared for traditional lime plaster application. The image highlights material contrasts on site, illustrating the integration of new heritage-appropriate substrates alongside retained historic fabric. Ideal reference for architects focused on compatible materials and breathable construction in conservation projects.

Close-up of a heritage-trained artisan using traditional lime plaster methods to restore decorative cornices and mouldings on the Grade II listed at Portland Place in London. Specialist conservation work in line with Historic England and SPAB principles, ensuring sustainable restoration of classical architectural elements for architects focused on responsible heritage design.

Sustainable Restoration Guided by Conservation Principles

We ensured that every element of this project adhered to the best practice guidance set out by SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) and Historic England. These principles promote a “minimum intervention” approach and encourage repair over replacement wherever possible — values that align directly with our own ethos of sustainable, responsible restoration.

Supporting Architects in Responsible Heritage Design

We regularly collaborate with conservation architects, heritage building surveyors, and project managers to provide:

Condition assessments and material surveys
Advice on lime and plaster compatibility
CAD design and mould creation for missing architectural features
In-situ restoration with heritage-compliant materials

This project underscores our specialist role in listed building refurbishment, particularly where both limework and plaster conservation are required. It’s a rare blend of skill sets — and one we’re proud to offer across the UK.

Stacks of lime plaster materials on site, ready for heritage restoration work.

Why Choose Fine Art Mouldings?

We are conservation-driven, detail-obsessed, and fully committed to preserving the architectural language of Britain’s historic buildings. Our team combines:

Traditional craftsmanship
In-depth knowledge of historical materials
Modern tools for precision restoration
Ongoing collaboration with architects and heritage professionals

This case study highlights our specialist lime plaster and fibrous plasterwork repair on a Grade II listed London property. It involved detailed material research, architectural collaboration, and a conservation-led approach to ensure sustainable restoration in line with Historic England and SPAB guidance.