Lime plaster starts at $15/sq ft/wall surface area and varies by substrate, site specifics and desired finishes.

Lime plaster is suitable for any and all climates and is applicable to most substrates, both natural and conventional. Lime plaster is antifungal, absorbs humidity, infinitely repairable, nontoxic & VOC free, breathable, air filtering, hypoallergenic, as well as "autogenous" or self healing - because of its chemical composition, minor hairline cracks can actually fill and heal themselves over time as the lime cures. When applied correctly, lime plaster has outstanding durability and longevity, acquiring desirable patina over time rather than degradation. Compatible with mineral pigments for coloring.

Not necessarily. In some states, stucco applicators are required to be licensed. No permits are required for plastering in Texas.

We will travel for lime plaster.

Renovations, repairs, restoration are available by bid.

A fully finished custom cob, adobe or hempcrete home in our service region (Central Texas) starts at $400/square foot. Includes interior & exterior three coat lime plaster. Cost varies greatly based on design choices, location, product choices like roof, floor, doors, windows, built ins, finishes, fixtures, etc. We typically run custom builds at cost plus, with a design-based estimate provided starting at $1,000.

Permitting is county specific. Check with your local building code office. "Adobe" is in the code book in most locations, and cob can be considered monolithic adobe. In some cases like rural Texas, permits are not required for anything but septic. Additional costs will be incurred if engineer or architect certified plans are required.

Some modality of natural building is suitable to every location - look to the natural resources and vernacular architecture of your region for hints. In cold climates, modalities with high R-value, like strawbale, is recommended. In hot climates, modalities with high U-value like cob and adobe are recommended. In both cases, thermal mass is beneficial. In wet and snowy areas, foundations and roof overhangs must be substantial to protect walls.

We do not recommend building over 2,500 sq ft, as earthen building is laborious and time consuming, or above single stories in cob or adobe, as cost increases by 20% every 2 feet above 8 feet.

Functionally, like any other construction method. Electrical routes are carved into the wall and plumbing is installed in the foundation.

We do not relocate for custom builds, but we do offer both on-site and remote consultation and training throughout the build process for owner-builders and labor forces. We recommend attending our workshops in congruence with this approach.