Looe Traditional
Building CareLime • Stone • Solid walls
Looe, Cornwall · Traditional building care

Old buildings.
Thoughtful repairs.
A better way
to care for them.

Lime repairs and damp solutions for solid-wall buildings. Practical help for the characterful homes that make Cornwall what it is.

Tell me about your building ↗See the work
Fresh lime render on an exterior wall beside a stone garden wall
Traditional materials. Careful work.Lime render / Looe
Lime repairsDamp solutionsSolid-wall buildingsBased in Looe
What I do

Care that starts
with the building.

Old walls need an approach that respects how they were built. From a small lime repair to an ongoing damp problem, the starting point is understanding what’s there.

01 / LIME

Lime plaster
& render

Repairs and finishes suited to traditional solid walls, inside and out. Careful preparation and materials chosen for the building.

  • Internal lime plaster repairs
  • External lime render repairs
  • Window reveals and localised repairs
02 / MOISTURE

Damp problems
& practical solutions

A considered look at damp in older buildings, with attention to the wall, its finishes and the conditions around it.

  • Understanding what’s causing the problem
  • Reviewing unsuitable wall finishes
  • Planning appropriate remedial work
03 / REPAIR

Traditional
building repairs

Looking after the details that give an old building its character, using a repair approach suited to the original fabric.

  • Lime mortar and pointing repairs
  • Stone and masonry details
  • Small repairs and ongoing care
Exposed stone and brick fireplace during preparation for traditional repair
A considered approach

Work with the
building’s character.

I’m Stu, based in Looe. Looe Traditional Building Care focuses on lime repairs and damp solutions for solid-wall buildings, with a practical approach to looking after older homes.

The aim is to understand the problem, explain the options clearly and carry out repairs that make sense for the building.

01
Start with a conversationTell me what you’ve noticed. A few photos are useful.
02
Look at the buildingConsider its materials, condition and previous repairs.
03
Agree the next stepA clear discussion of the work and what’s involved.
From the workshop, walls & site

The work, up close.

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Real work, at different stages. Photographs from @dampoldbuildings. Select a photo for a closer look.

Let’s talk about your building

A damp patch?
A wall that needs
some care?

Call me, or send a message with a few photos and your location. We can start with what you’ve noticed and take it from there.

07762 514001

Stu · Looe, Cornwall

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A few useful answers

Before we get started.

What sort of buildings do you work on?

The focus is traditional solid-wall buildings and the materials used to repair them. If you’re unsure what your walls are made from, send a few photos and we can start there.

Can I send photographs of a damp problem?

Yes. A close-up and a wider view, inside and outside if possible, are a useful starting point. Photos help with an initial conversation; a visit may be needed to understand the cause and discuss suitable work.

Where are you based?

I’m based in Looe, Cornwall. Include your town or village when you get in touch so I can confirm whether I can help at your location.

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