West Sussex · BN11, BN12, BN13, BN14
Lime Plaster & Heritage in Worthing
Lime plaster and heritage restoration uses breathable, lime-based plasters, renders and mortars — rather than modern gypsum or cement products — on period and listed buildings whose solid walls need to let moisture pass through rather than trapping it.
In Worthing, that covers Tarring, Broadwater, Durrington, Goring-by-Sea, Findon Valley, Heene. Worthing is a seafront town with a strong Edwardian and interwar residential character, notable Art Deco buildings along the seafront, and a wide range of housing types stretching inland towards the South Downs.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Worthing for lime plaster & heritage
Property styles in Worthing
Edwardian and interwar semis and terraces make up much of the town's core housing stock, with Art Deco apartment buildings along parts of the seafront and postwar estates further inland. Rear extensions and loft conversions are common on the bay-fronted terraced and semi-detached housing typical of the town.
Planning considerations
Adur & Worthing Councils act as the local planning authority. Several seafront and town centre areas are conservation areas with notable Art Deco buildings, some of which are listed, affecting alterations to elevations and windows.
How it works
Our lime plaster & heritage process
- 01
Survey and assessment
Assessing the building's construction, existing finishes, and any consents needed (such as listed building consent) before work starts.
- 02
Specification
Agreeing the appropriate lime mix and technique for the substrate and the building's age and exposure.
- 03
Application
Applying lime plaster, render or mortar in the required coats, allowing proper curing time between each.
- 04
Finishing
Final coat and finish, with longer overall curing before decoration compared to modern materials.
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FAQs
Lime Plaster & Heritage in Worthing: FAQs
Do you provide lime plaster & heritage across all of Worthing?
Yes, we cover the BN11, BN12, BN13 and BN14 postcode areas in full, including Tarring, Broadwater, Durrington, Goring-by-Sea, Findon Valley, Heene.
Why can't modern gypsum plaster or cement render be used on an old house?
Older solid-wall buildings were designed to let moisture evaporate through breathable materials. Modern gypsum and cement-based products are far less permeable, and can trap moisture within the wall, leading to damp, timber decay and, eventually, more extensive repair than if a breathable lime system had been used.
Do I need listed building consent for lime plaster or render repairs?
If the property is listed, works affecting its character — internal or external — usually need listed building consent, separate from Building Regulations. We check this and, where consent is needed, factor the application process into the programme.
Are Worthing's seafront buildings protected?
Many of the town's notable Art Deco and Edwardian seafront buildings are listed or within conservation areas, which affects what external changes can be made without consent. We check this for individual properties.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.