Where to Buy Lime in London
Technical Lime Based Solutions
Traditional Mortar & Plaster Suppliers
For heritage contractors, architects, and period homeowners across the capital, finding a reliable supply of authentic lime materials is essential. Anglia Lime provides premium, breathable building materials designed to protect and restore London’s historic housing stock.
As official UK partners of Saint-Astier®, we supply the complete range of natural hydraulic limes (NHL), pre-blended lime mortars, and our signature wet ready-mixed chalk plasters to sites right across Greater London and the Home Counties.
Direct-to-Site Pallet Delivery Across London
We understand that London sites often have tight access, limited storage space, and strict project deadlines. To keep your restoration moving, we make sourcing materials straightforward:
Dedicated Pallet Delivery: We operate a reliable freight network bringing pallets of dry mix and tubs of wet, pre-hydrated lime directly from our East Anglian facility to sites across Greater London.
Ready-Mixed Convenience: For tight urban sites where mixing from raw materials is impractical, our wet ready-mix tubs (such as FineLime and Fibre Chalk) reduce mess, save labour time, and guarantee perfect consistency.
Sympathetic Solutions for London's Architecture
London’s Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian properties were built with solid walls designed to “breathe”. Sealing these buildings with modern cement pointing or impermeable gypsum plaster traps moisture, inevitably leading to blown brick faces, internal damp, and black mould. We supply materials formulated for the capital’s unique fabric:
London Stock Brick Repointing: The iconic yellow and brown London stock bricks are highly porous and susceptible to frost damage if pointed with hard cement. We supply appropriately graded Saint-Astier NHL mortars that ensure the joint remains sacrificial and moisture can evaporate safely away from the brick face.
Stucco Facades & Renders: Many prestigious London properties rely on crisp, durable stucco finishes. We supply pure hydraulic limes that offer the perfect balance of workability and weather resistance for external rendering, without relying on artificial cement additives.
Solid Wall Internal Plastering: Retrofitting or renovating solid-walled terraces requires breathable internal finishes to manage humidity. Our traditional lath and plaster systems and insulating thermal plasters help maintain a healthy, dry internal environment.
Lime Plastering Courses for London Trades & DIYers
Transitioning from modern plastering to traditional lime work requires an understanding of suction control, background preparation, and specific trowel techniques.
Located in Sudbury (an easy journey from London Liverpool Street or via the A12/M11), our training facility hosts regular Level 1 and Level 2 Lime Plastering Courses. These practical, hands-on days are perfect for London-based tradespeople looking to expand their heritage skills, or homeowners embarking on a period property renovation.
Anglia Lime are a official supplier of Saint-Asiter Products, Saint-Astier® is the only producer of Pure Natural Hydraulic Limes providing high quality constant performance and expertise for conservation and renovation buildings.
Our Specialist Product Range:
Pure Natural Hydraulic Limes
The ultimate choice for consistent performance. We stock the complete range of official Saint-Astier® NHL 2, NHL 3.5, and NHL 5 binders. Perfect for custom on-site blending, offering exceptional workability and variable strength grades suited to everything from internal plastering to highly exposed external masonry.
Dry Ready-Mix Lime Mortars
Save time and guarantee mix consistency on site. Our best-selling Dry Ready Mix line includes Thermalime basecoats , Finelime topcoats , and specialised Purelime Mortar systems. Just add water for a highly consistent, professional finish every time.
Insulating Lime Systems
Upgrade the energy efficiency of solid-wall properties without compromising their historic fabric. Our Novaskin® breathable thermal plaster and insulating render lines offer incredible thermal upgrades while protecting your building from structural dampness.