Northern Ireland
Damp-Proof Render in Antrim
Specialist waterproof and salt-resistant render systems for damp-affected and below-ground walls.
Antrim property owners come to us for damp-proof render for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Antrim is characterised by Victorian brick terraces, harled cottages and postwar estates, with driving rain and dash render failure on exposed elevations the recurring theme on the properties we survey. The area sees wet with strong Atlantic and Irish Sea exposure, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here.
Local factor. Dash render is close to universal on northern irish housing, and matching existing dash is the most common requirement on repair work.
Is damp-proof render right for a Antrim property?
Choose a damp-proof system after flooding, alongside DPC works, on below-ground walls, and wherever salt contamination is destroying normal plaster.
That decision gets made at the survey, not on the phone. We will tell you plainly if a different system would serve the building better — including when a cheaper one would.
Guide price and specification
| Guide price | £88–£145 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Two or three specified coats |
| Curing / drying | 5-10 days |
| Guarantee | 20 years |
| Coverage | All of Antrim — 9 towns and cities |
Indicative only, excluding scaffold, stripping and repairs. Try the guide-price tool for a range based on your property.
What is included
- Salt-inhibiting render systems
- Waterproof additives to spec
- Renovating plaster build-ups
- Works with injected DPC
- Below-ground tanking grades
- Resists hygroscopic salt damage
- Suitable after flood damage
- Cause diagnosis included
Damp-Proof Render across Antrim
Damp-Proof Render in Antrim
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
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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 Antrim — questions
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.
Can salt damage come back?
Not if the source of moisture is fixed and a salt-inhibiting system was used. Recurrence almost always means the underlying cause was never resolved.
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.
Do I need planning permission to render my house?
Usually not on a standard house, but you will if the property is listed, in a conservation area, or if rendering would significantly change its appearance. We flag it at survey.
Damp-Proof Render quotes across Antrim
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.