Welcome to Limecrete

Breathable Floor
Specialists

Modern, breathable, insulated floor systems for old properties and new builds alike


Our Services


FAQs

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Projects Worked on
Throughout the UK
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About Us

Established in 2006, The Limecrete Company has dedicated itself exclusively to crafting exceptional limecrete floors, setting a high industry standard with our specialised knowledge and expertise.

Whether your project is the construction of a brand new eco home or the renovation of a historic building, it will benefit from the Limecrete Company’s use of modern, breathable, self-insulating and sustainable construction materials. Limecrete floors are a perfect marriage of between traditional building and modern technology.

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Our work

Our Vision

To lead the way with limecrete installations, providing great customer service and quality workmanship across the UK.

Services

As a flexible and breathable alternative to concrete, our  limecrete installation service appeals to building contractors, homeowners, architects and advisors. We are able to provide job specific consultancy about your limecrete requirements and offer a quotation. We welcome all enquiries and look forward to being able to discuss the merits of the product with you.

We have a fantastic team of trained and experienced operatives available to provide a complete service.  At the other end of the scale we are happy to batch materials while your builders place. Limecrete is widely specified by architects to protect ancient buildings. We are fully insured to carry out work on listed properties. Our services include:

Limecrete Full
Floor Installation

Limecrete
Mix & Lay

Limecrete Direct



Enquiries

Each job is individual and we treat it as such. Please call to discuss your project. We can arrange a site visit if required.

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What area do we cover?

Our experienced team has carried out work across all counties, including north Wales and into the lowlands of Scotland. From listed property renovations and heritage projects to barn conversions and new builds, limecrete can be used in a wide variety of buildings.

At The Limecrete Company, our impressive portfolio showcases our commitment to preservation and innovation. We have worked on a diverse range of projects, encompassing schools, churches, cathedrals, stately homes, and social housing developments.

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Projects Completed Across More than 30 Counties

Shropshire 

Northumberland

Norfolk

Leicestershire

Staffordshire

Warwickshire 

Cheshire

Cambridgeshire

Lincolnshire

Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

North Lancashire

South Lancashire

Cumberland

Suffolk

Dorset

Kent

Wiltshire

Cardiff

Hampshire

South Downs

Devon

Oxfordshire

Nottinghamshire

North Norfolk

London

Surrey

Worcestershire

Cotswolds

Ayrshire

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Wrexham

Conwy

Pembrokeshire

Ceredigion

Testimonials

What a lovely company to work with, we only had a small floor by all accounts but the communication with Sarah was fantastic. Big shout out to the lovely Danny. Put my mind at ease when he inspected the subfloor and then laid the floor in no time at all and it looks bang on.
All companies should aspire to this level of customer care and efficient high quality workmanship.
SuffolkRichard
Many thanks for organising the installation of the limecrete flooring. Our experience was excellent from my first call to you to the final installation. Please thank the team for me, they were efficient, flexible and personable.
ShropshireNic
“From the first call to discuss the project to the completed job today, The Limecrete Company have been superb. No question in the long list I had was too small. Sarah is extremely knowledgeable and spent a lot of time with me to make sure the project went as smoothly as possible. When it came to the actual work, the team on the ground have been great to work with. The quality of the work is exceptional and they have left the site as clean (if not cleaner!) than they found it. The Limecrete Company have been a pleasure to deal with.”
NorfolkPhil
“Thanks to you and your team for such a beautiful job with my floor. I cannot wait for it to be dry enough to work on! I am especially grateful to you and Danny for visiting the house and taking so much care and trouble to get the measurements absolutely right and to you (Sarah) in particular for going above and beyond in speaking to AstecTherm and others to undertake all that research on my behalf. I really deeply appreciate that and it gave me even more confidence that you all knew what you were doing!”
NorfolkHelen
“Hi Sarah, just wanted to let you know how impressed I was with the limecrete company as a whole, your communication was great and everything happened to a high standard exactly when you said it would. Hopefully, we will be able to work together in the future.”
DorsetMaxwell S Manston
“Just wanted to say thanks for giving me my floor back – it’s truly wonderful!”
Suffolk Andrew
“The limecrete floor is down and looks great. I just wanted to let you know that the team who worked here were really friendly and super helpful. It does make the client experience that much better. I would be happy to recommend your services to others in the area.”
CambridgeshireIan
“I just wanted to email to thank you and your company for the excellent service you have provided for us. The driver was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. The correspondence and organisation were brilliant from start to finish. We will be in touch if we need anymore Limecrete on our projects”
NorthumberlandShona, Heritage Consolidation Ltd
“Another first class job from @thelimecretecompany. Very tidy and professional as usual!”
NorfolkDan, Lime & Flint
“A BIG shout out to The Limecrete Company team for delivering our Limecrete slab floor on the third anniversary of moving in. Auspicious! It looks delicious! The team have just finished and I wanted to thank you and them for a job well done. I can’t wait to lie down on it in a few weeks time.”
TelfordClaire
“From the initial enquiry phase, speaking with your technical team through to meeting your team of 5 yesterday who worked so efficiently and professionally installing the limecrete floor. A great job in all respects from start to finish. 10/10 advice, workmanship, timeliness, onsite care and attention, all very engaging and leaving the site clean and tidy. A pleasure to have had you all help us renovate our listed property. Highly recommended.”
LeicestershireDavid
“Resulting in millimetre perfect, smooth finished floors if your team are laying the floor. We can’t thank you enough for looking after ours.”
ShrewsburyJayne
“One of the most helpful people I’ve ever dealt with (Sarah Woodger – our Director of Operations). We hope to instruct you guys soon on our project.”
NorfolkHenry
“I’d like to tell you how pleased I was with the recent limecrete floor installation your company installed at this project. Not only is the final product a stand-out, but the whole experience in achieving that was exceptionally slick and of notably high quality too. The service both on and off site was of the best level, and I’d like to express my sincere thanks to the entire site team, including the delivery guys, and to you personally for your very close and capable support and service. Won’t hesitate to use you or recommend your company in the future. Thank you again.”
ChippenhamMarcus, Stonewood Builders Limited

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FAQs

Why not check to see if we’ve answered your question below, if not send us a message at [email protected] or give us a call us on tel:0808 1685463

Limecrete is a combination of natural hydraulic lime and lightweight aggregate or sand, which can be used as an alternative to concrete. This creates a breathable floor slab with a certain amount of flex.

We never include any cement in our limecrete. This would negate the breathability. We do add fibres to strengthen the floor further.

Breathability: Limecrete’s unique property allows moisture to pass through, helping regulate building humidity levels. This is particularly important for older and historic buildings where moisture control is vital for structure preservation and decay prevention.

Flexibility: Limecrete is known for its flexibility, adapting to a building’s natural expansion and contraction, minimising the risk of cracking and structural damage over time.

Insulation: Insulated limecrete floors provide excellent thermal insulation properties, enhancing a building’s energy efficiency. This is especially valuable in flooring applications, improving comfort and reducing heating costs. In older buildings, up to 20% of heat loss is through the floor!

Environmental credentials: The manufacturing of hydraulic lime emits greenhouse gases. However, unlike concrete, lime reabsorbs CO2 as it sets. The emissions saved through reduced heat loss help offset the insulation’s embodied energy. We are constantly striving to improve the green credentials of limecrete floor systems by investigating carbon savings in all areas of operation.

No need for a damp-proof membrane: Unlike hardcore, the RFG insulation layer regulates moisture without wicking it. The limecrete floor, which is vapour permeable, sits above this. In the event of flooding, limecrete is an ideal subfloor, allowing water to gradually seep away over time.

This depends on various factors such as the lime type and content, whether it contains fibres and the ambient temperature. It is possible to move over the floor using boards after a few days, no point loading. The slab will continue to strengthen over the following months. It is possible to lay a floor finish such a stone bedded in a lime based product after 21-28 days but you will need to wait much longer to install a floor such as engineered wood as the moisture content will need to be much lower (2-3%)for this type of floor to prevent it from warping.

Limecrete doesn’t naturally lend itself to being polished as once cured it tends to have small, non-structural cracks where it settles. We would recommend that either original flooring was put back or that a breathable alternative floor finish is used.

We are very open and honest about limecrete floors and are aware that they will not work for everyone or in every scenario. Limecrete floors should be used as a holistic approach to the building as a whole. We are very happy to talk to you via email or phone about whether they would work for your building.

Specialised Expertise: We specialise in one thing and one thing only – providing exceptional limecrete floors.

Years of limecrete flooring experience: With nearly 20 years of experience laying limecrete floors, you can trust our skill and knowledge to deliver outstanding results.

Comprehensive support: From your initial inquiry to the project’s successful completion and beyond, we’re here to assist you every step of the way. We are fully insured.

Knowledgeable and diligent team: Our team is not only knowledgeable but also hard working and genuinely helpful. We’re dedicated to making your project a success.

Projects of all sizes: Whether you’re working on a large country home, cottage, new build eco home, renovation project or a cathedral, we handle each with the utmost care and attention.

Nationwide Coverage: We proudly serve homeowners across Great Britain, ensuring our expertise is accessible wherever you are.

Proven track record: We have many repeat customers, including contractors, architects, and fellow homeowners, attesting to our reliability and quality of service.

Rave Reviews: Our numerous positive reviews speak volumes about the satisfaction of our clients.

Unlike hardcore, the Recycled Foam Glass (RFG) insulation layer regulates moisture without wicking it.  The limecrete floor, which is vapour permeable, sits above this.  In the event of flooding, limecrete is an ideal subfloor, allowing water to gradually seep away over time.

Limecrete is strong enough under compression to be used as the floor slab in a home. It can be strengthened by increasing the lime content and by adding fibres. This makes it suitable for applications such as a workshop floor. The lime content should not be increased excessively as this compromises breathability.

We use NHL5 (Natural Hydraulic Lime strength class 5). We have carried out test cubes which are independently laboratory tested. We also have our own ongoing test site gathering strength data. Our data therefore reflects our work and not laboratory conditions.

Whatever you use must be breathable, stone, tile and wood can all be suitable. Please beware of non-breathable adhesives. Carpets made of natural fibres and backing with underlay such as hessian or felt are also suitable.