Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Damp-Proof Render in Aberdeen
Specialist waterproof and salt-resistant render systems for damp-affected and below-ground walls.
Aberdeen property owners come to us for damp-proof render for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Across Aberdeenshire, granite terraces, farm cottages and exposed coastal housing dominates, and harling repair on granite and frost damage on exposed elevations is what we are called out to most often.
The area sees cold, exposed North Sea conditions with severe frost, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here. Aberdeen granite is dense and unforgiving, and traditional harling rather than smooth render is what has historically worked on it.
When damp-proof render is the right call. Choose a damp-proof system after flooding, alongside DPC works, on below-ground walls, and wherever salt contamination is destroying normal plaster.
Guide price in Aberdeen
| Guide price | £88–£145 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Two or three specified coats |
| Guarantee | 20 years |
Indicative only. The guide-price tool gives a range for your property; the survey gives the fixed price.
What the job includes
- Salt-inhibiting render systems
- Waterproof additives to spec
- Renovating plaster build-ups
- Works with injected DPC
- Below-ground tanking grades
- Resists hygroscopic salt damage
You get a written, itemised quotation after the survey, with the specification named so you can compare like for like.
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Damp-Proof Render in Aberdeen
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
Damp-Proof Render in Aberdeen
Will you need scaffolding?
For anything above single storey, yes — it is safer and produces a better finish than working off ladders or towers. Scaffold is included and itemised in the quote.
How long before I can paint new render?
Through-coloured systems need no painting at all. Sand and cement should cure for around 28 days before masonry paint goes anywhere near it.
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.
How long before I can decorate?
Allow a minimum of several weeks for the wall to dry, longer after flooding. Decorating too early traps moisture and the finish fails.
Free survey in Aberdeen
We will confirm whether damp-proof render suits your walls before quoting a price.