About
Our company, Chalk Cob and Lime Heritage Builders, are a specialist building and restoration company working on older properties using eco-friendly and traditional methods. We return chalk cob and lime buildings and structures back to their full glory.
Highly experienced in our craft, we have over forty years of building experience. We are passionate about preserving ancient building methods and using sustainable, natural materials in older properties.
What we do
- All chalk cob repair, restoration and new constructions
- All types of lime plastering (putty based) and rendering, including lime plaster repair
- Lime pointing, including colour matching
- Knapped flint work
- Wattle and daub
- Lime washing
- Masonry construction and repair
- Permeable limecrete flooring
Our experience
We derive great satisfaction from keeping old building techniques alive using sustainable materials and methods. Each project is given the love and skill it needs to bring it back to life. Our small team have been working as traditional craftsmen for over forty years. Rest assured we have the knowledge and experience you need for your building and restoration project.
We’ll work with you to develop the best solution for your traditional building project, whether it’s a new build, restoration or repair. You will be kept fully informed at each stage, so you know what we are doing and why. Our aim is to ensure you are delighted with the end result.
Where do we cover?
Whilst we are based near to Salisbury we work on many different types of heritage projects throughout the area. We mainly work in Wiltshire but also cover some parts of East Dorset and West Hampshire.
What do we specialise in?
Our team loves to work on repairing and restoring chalk cob buildings and structures and the construction of new cob structures. From minor repairs to chalk cob walls or structures to complete cob cottage renovations, we can help you find the best solution to bring your property back to life.
As part of our traditional building work, we deal with lime plastering and rendering, lime washing, lime pointing, knapped flint work and wattle and daub.
Keeping you informed
Do you have a chalk cob or lime project you need help with? We offer a free consultation and quote.