Lime Pointing Company

07/10/2026

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲? 🔥

Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at us preparing hot lime mortar using traditional methods.

When working on older stone properties, getting the mortar right matters. The type of lime, aggregate, proportions and preparation all need to be considered alongside the stone, condition of the masonry and exposure of the building.

Using an unsuitable mortar particularly one that is too hard can contribute to deterioration of softer historic masonry over time. That’s why we don’t believe in a one-mix-fits-all approach.

If you own an older stone property and are unsure whether the existing pointing is suitable, feel free to get in touch with us.

🏡 Specialists in traditional lime work
📍 West Yorkshire & surrounding areas
🌐 www.limepointingcompany.co.uk

05/10/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿? 🌧️🏡

This recent project in 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆, 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 involved removing deteriorated pointing, preparing the joints correctly and repointing the stonework with lime mortar suited to the existing masonry.

Cracked, loose or failing pointing can leave traditional stonework increasingly exposed to driving rain, wind and repeated wet winter conditions. Leaving it to deteriorate can eventually mean more extensive repairs to the masonry.

Using the right materials and methods is just as important. A suitable lime mortar works with traditional stonework rather than against it, helping protect and preserve your property for years to come.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗹.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 ➡️

📍 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆, 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱

Need advice or repairs to your traditional property? Get in touch with Lime Pointing Company (T/A Homelea Building Services Ltd.)

27/08/2026

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 ‼️⚠️

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹?

This traditional timber window had been sealed with silicone, which had failed and was no longer providing a suitable finish.

We carefully removed the failed silicone, back-filled the joints with lime mortar and finished them with traditional burnt sand mastic, a more sympathetic solution for traditional timber windows and older properties.

A small detail, but one that makes a big difference to both the appearance and maintenance of a period property.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 ➡️

📍 Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield

Need advice or repairs to your traditional property? Get in touch with Lime Pointing Company (T/A Homelea Building Services Ltd.)

19/08/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 & 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 ✨ 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐲

A recent project completed for our client in Worsbrough, restoring this beautiful traditional stone gable.

The existing cement pointing was carefully removed, joints prepared and the stonework 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲, creating a more sympathetic and breathable finish.

We also completed 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, making good the roof and gable to leave everything neat, secure and weatherproof.

A huge improvement while keeping the original character of the property. 🏡

29/05/2026

🏡 New Project Spotlight – Walton, Wakefield
We recently completed a traditional lime mortar repointing project on this beautiful Yorkshire stone property in Walton, Wakefield.
The existing cement mortar was carefully removed and replaced with a breathable lime mortar more appropriate for a period building. Not only has this improved the appearance of the stonework, but it will also help the masonry manage moisture as originally intended.
Many historic and traditional properties across Yorkshire have been repointed with cement at some stage, often leading to trapped moisture, stone decay and unnecessary long-term damage.
In our latest blog, we explain:
✔ Why lime mortar is better than cement for period properties
✔ The importance of breathable masonry
✔ How specialist lime pointing helps preserve historic buildings
✔ The work carried out by our team in Walton

📖 Read more about the project:
https://limepointingcompany.co.uk/useful-information/f/lime-mortar-repointing-project-in-walton-wakefield

Few building materials define the character of Yorkshire quite like natural sandstone. Across Walton, Wakefield, many period properties and traditional stone homes owe their charm, durability and heritage value to the cr...

11/05/2026

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 — 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐝𝐨.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐖𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 told a familiar story: hard cement mortar trapping moisture, slowly damaging the stone beneath.

𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭.

Cement carefully removed.
Breathable lime mortar reinstated.
Stone protected — not patched over.

Older buildings are designed to breathe. When you block that movement, problems don’t take long to follow. Using lime restores that balance, allowing the building to dry out, move naturally, and last as it should.

✔ Cement pointing removed
✔ Traditional lime mortar used
✔ Stonework protected, not compromised
✔ Finished to sit naturally within the original fabric

This isn’t cosmetic work. It’s long-term protection.

If your property has cement pointing or failing joints, it’s only a matter of time before issues show.

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲.

📩 Get in touch for specialist lime and masonry restoration.

06/02/2026

⏳ Time doesn’t damage buildings - 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐨.

Behind the surface, this wall told its story: cracked masonry, hard cement repairs trapping moisture, and stone that needed care, not replacement.

So we went back to basics.
Stone and Brick repaired with lime mortar stone repair, not modern shortcuts.

Every repair was done to move naturally with the building, allowing it to breathe, dry out, and last for generations, exactly as it was originally intended.

✔️ Defective masonry carefully removed
✔️ Stone & Brick repaired, not patched over
✔️ Traditional lime mortar used throughout
✔️ Finished to blend seamlessly with the original fabric

This is conservation, not cover-ups.
Work that respects the past and protects the future.

If your property needs sympathetic repairs done the right way, we’re here to help.

📩 Get in touch for specialist lime and masonry restoration.

26/11/2025

🎉 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲! 🎉

Here’s a quick video from our lovely client who won £50 in rewards and she's here to share some of her experiences with us! 🙌✨

We completed a range of works for Jane Turner Brown, including:
🧱 Lime pointing
🏗️ Building works
🌿 Landscaping
🏠 Roof works
💧 Drainage
🚪 Gate installation & automated gate system

We’re proud to deliver quality workmanship across every project, big or small. Thank you for trusting us! 💛