Sherborne, Dorset
Brick Slip Cladding in Sherborne
Brick slip systems giving an authentic brick face over insulation or an existing rendered wall.
Sherborne property owners come to us for brick slip cladding for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Dorset is characterised by Purbeck and Portland stone, thatched cottages and substantial coastal housing, with salt exposure on seafront properties and lime work on heritage stone the recurring theme on the properties we survey.
The area sees mild but exposed along the coast, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here. Seafront elevations in weymouth and swanage take salt as well as water, which attacks render bonds far faster than inland weathering.
When brick slip cladding is the right call. Choose brick slips where planning, conservation or street character require a brick face, or where you want brick detailing over an insulated wall.
Guide price in Sherborne
| Guide price | £150–£240 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Slip plus adhesive and backing |
| Guarantee | 25 years |
Indicative only. The guide-price tool gives a range for your property; the survey gives the fixed price.
What the job includes
- Genuine clay and concrete slips
- Mechanical and adhesive fixing
- Corner slips for authentic returns
- Full pointing to match brickwork
- Works over EWI systems
- Wide brick range and colour match
Every quote follows a free survey — no estimates over the phone, because we cannot see your walls from here.
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Brick Slip Cladding in Sherborne
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
What happens next
Four steps from enquiry to finished wall
Free survey
We visit, test the substrate, measure up and identify what caused any existing failure.
Written quote
An itemised fixed price with the system named, materials specified and scaffold included.
Booked in
An agreed start date, scaffold arranged, and a clear run of days set aside for your job.
Finished and guaranteed
Site cleared, scaffold struck, guarantee documents and system warranty issued.
FAQs
Brick Slip Cladding in Sherborne
Do you take a deposit?
For most domestic jobs we take a deposit to cover materials and scaffold, with the balance on completion. Terms are set out clearly in the written quote.
Can you match my existing render?
Usually, yes. We colour and texture match as closely as we can, though weathered render never matches a fresh batch exactly — we will be honest about how visible a patch will be.
Can brick slips go over insulation?
Yes, that is one of their main uses. Purpose-made carrier systems fix over EWI boards and take the slips mechanically as well as adhesively.
Will brick slips fall off?
Not when installed on a proper carrier system with mechanical fixing as well as adhesive. Failures come from adhesive-only fixing onto unsuitable substrates.
How long does a rendering job take?
A typical three-bedroom semi is usually one to two weeks on site including scaffold, preparation, application and finishing. Weather, wall condition and the system chosen all move that.
Free survey in Sherborne
We will confirm whether brick slip cladding suits your walls before quoting a price.