Bedminster, Bristol
Lime Render in Bedminster
Breathable hydraulic and hot-mixed lime render for period, listed and solid-wall properties.
Our lime render work in Bedminster starts with a free survey, because guessing at a render specification is how jobs go wrong.
Most of what we see around Bedminster reflects the wider Bristol pattern — dense Victorian terraces, Georgian stone in the older centre and postwar suburban estates, and cement render trapping damp in solid-wall Victorian terraces.
With a mild, wet south-western climate, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests. Much of the older stock is solid-wall bath and pennant stone, where lime rather than cement is the correct specification.
When lime render is the right call. Choose lime for any pre-1919, listed, stone, cob or solid-wall property — and wherever a conservation officer is involved.
Guide price in Bedminster
| Guide price | £95–£150 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Three coats, 8-12mm each |
| Guarantee | 15 years |
Indicative only. The guide-price tool gives a range for your property; the survey gives the fixed price.
What the job includes
- Fully vapour permeable
- NHL 2, 3.5 and 5 specifications
- Hot-mixed lime available
- Suitable for listed buildings
- Haired coats for stone and lath
- Self-healing hairline cracks
Every quote follows a free survey — no estimates over the phone, because we cannot see your walls from here.
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Lime Render in Bedminster
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
Lime Render in Bedminster
How long does lime render take to cure?
Far longer than cement. Allow seven to fourteen days between coats and several months for full carbonation. It must be protected from frost and direct sun throughout.
Is lime render suitable for listed buildings?
Yes, and it is usually required. We work to conservation specifications and can supply mix details and samples for listed building consent.
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.
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.
Free survey in Bedminster
We will confirm whether lime render suits your walls before quoting a price.