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Limerich Ltd is one of Scotland’s leading traditional building maintenance,
conservation and restoration specialists We are specialist Traditional Stonemasons, Lime Plasterers and Building Conservation Technicians. Our Qualified team have huge experience in the conservation and restoration sector and are vastly experienced in particular with application of the appropriate lime finishes to our diverse traditional built heritage. We also hold various access qualifications and insurances allowing us to utilise Industrial Rope Access, Mobile Elevated Working Platforms and Scaffolding.
Based in Edinburgh and with an enviable reputation throughout the UK and beyond that stretches over the last two decades, we have worked on a diverse range of buildings of regional and national importance. Whether you own a small stone cottage or a Georgian villa in Edinburgh, a church in Trinidad or a medieval castle in South Ireland Limerich are able to repair the fabric of your property and return the building back to its former glory whilst ensuring a healthy internal environment often offering real cost saving options without detriment to the quality and longevity of repair. |
Previous clients include Kilcoe Castle owned by the multi-award winning actor Jeremy Irons, Weavers Cottage, Hucheson Hall, Holmwood House, Kittochside Museum of Farm Life for the National Trust for Scotland and Historic Lindisfarne Castle in Northumberland. LIMERICH often work closely with Conservation Accredited Architects, Consultants and Surveyors such as;- Simpson and Brown for the external lime finishes at The Botanics Cottage in The Royal Botanical Gardens of Edinburgh. Blackett Ord Architects on the 15th century St James Church Tower in Burton in Kendal. Jonathon Gotelee for the sensitive conservation of the Temple of Decision at Falkland Estate Simon Whinstanley Architects for the Lime Harling and Lime Wash finishes on Barmagachan House in Borgue, Kirkcudbright. |
BUILDING RESTORATIONStone Repair or Stone Replacement.
Natural Stone can, over time erode, decay and in extreme cases return to dust. Our team of qualified Stonemasons and Building Conservation Technicians are hugely experienced in both repair and replacement of stone and can offer cost savings where there are options, returning the building back to its original architectural aesthetic without leaving a legacy of problems for the future owners. This skill set was particularly useful as a cost saver for the multiple occupancy repair over 8,9&10 Carlton Terrace, Grade A listed curved Georgian villas. |
BUILDING CONSERVATIONOur experienced team have undertaken several conservation contracts to preserve the slow and natural de-statbilisation of some of our nations important buildings and structures. Working closely with conservation accredited Architects and well managed repair strategies at timely intervals we can ensure the building is retained for future generations to enjoy such as the recent work completed at the'Temple of Decision' within the grounds of Falkland Estate, and the rebuilding of a medieval wall at the infamous Roslin Castle.
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BUILDING MAINTENANCETraditional, Natural Lime finishes and coatings are technically and aesthetically appropriate to protect the building form moisture ingress and to allow mass stone buildings to breathe.
We have extensive experience in the application and the appropriate surface finishes of some of our nation’s most prestigious buildings, and also a lot of the smaller ones too that are most important to you! • Lime Harling and Lime Rendering • Lime Washing • Lime Pointing |
Kilcoe CastleIndustrial Rope Access, Surface Cleaning, Lime Washing...
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ABBEY HOUSEHot Lime Harling
Lime Washing... |
blackford roadAshlar and Rubble
Re-pointing, Stone Replacement... |
Botanics cottageLime Pointing & Harling, Lime Render...
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carlton terraceStone Replacement,
Mortar Repairs to Ashlar... |
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We were really pleased with the careful job Richard and his team did for us on our stone end terraced home in south Edinburgh – included some delicate patching with new stone on some chimneys and some on the gable with XXX mortar.
We now feel much more confident that the lime rich pointing will well outlast us and keep the fabric well protected. No problem with my fussing about the colour of the pointing to match the stone and my keen-ness to achieve a bag rubbed flush finish rather than recessed joints. No job too small as they also repointed the boundary wall along the pavement! DAVID |
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We had LIMERICH tackle the crumbling stone walls of a lean-to on our Grade II listed Edinburgh townhouse, and they have done
a great job. Despite the problematic nature of the existing mortar, they have restored it to a solid, attractive state that will last us for many years to come. We were impressed by their understanding of the old stone construction, the respectful way they restored it to full health, and the team were a pleasure to have on site while they got the work done. CHRIS CHAPMAN |
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Limerich won a contract to renovate the stone frontage of our Georgian townhouse which had deteriorated over many years. Despite being quite an under- taking over four levels the work was conducted safely on time and on budget. The end result has transformed the appearance of the property which gives us pleasure to see every time we look at it. Richard's knowledge and attention to detail helped achieve the result we were looking for. We would highly recommend Limerich to anyone with a similar restoration project to undertake.
IAN BISHOP |
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We appointed Limerich to restore a few walls that had been previously inappropriately repaired in cement,
and also to build a new back step. They were very helpful and accommodating when we asked for a change of design to the step and all of their work was to a very high standard. The whole team was friendly and professional and we would definitely use them again. PETER McNALLY |
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We have appointed Limerich several times to undertake Roof and Masonry Maintenence to our church.
The work done has always been to the highest standards, and Richard in particular continues to impress with his helpfulness and considerable knowledge and experience IAN M EARNSHAW Property Convenor, Bishopton Parish Church |
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To find skilled craftsmen is not easy these days, Richard and his team carried out the work to an excellent standard the job was complicated, but well managed on time and on budget to the highest standard. BILL THOMSON Old House of Orchil |
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