Project facts
- Property: Victorian terrace
- Duration: 3 days on site
- Scope: One chimney breast and returns
- Materials: Lime base coats, finish coat, mineral paint
Case Study · North London
Chimney Breast Lime Patch Repair in Islington
Localised cracking and damp staining were resolved through targeted strip-back, salt-aware patching and breathable finishing.
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Before and after
The problem
The homeowner had repeated cracking and dark staining after prior hard patching. Moisture was trapped around the breast and old repairs had debonded.
The approach
We removed failed dense patch material, treated contaminated zones, and rebuilt the surface using compatible lime coats with texture blending.
The result
The wall dried progressively, visual blending improved after decoration, and no further flaking was reported during follow-up.
"Exactly the level of specialist repair we needed for a small but tricky wall."
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