East of England
Lime Render in Cambridgeshire
Breathable hydraulic and hot-mixed lime render for period, listed and solid-wall properties.
We carry out lime render across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area throughout the year.
The prevailing picture in Cambridgeshire is historic centres, extensive fenland brick and large modern developments around Cambridge and Peterborough. That means substrate movement on fenland ground rather than weather-driven render failure comes up more here than almost anywhere else. Local conditions bring the driest region in the UK, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying.
Local factor. Low rainfall means less algae and slower weathering, but peat and fen subsoils cause more movement cracking than anywhere else in england.
Is lime render right for a Cambridgeshire property?
Choose lime for any pre-1919, listed, stone, cob or solid-wall property — and wherever a conservation officer is involved.
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 | £95–£150 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Three coats, 8-12mm each |
| Curing / drying | 7-14 days between coats |
| Guarantee | 15 years |
| Coverage | All of Cambridgeshire — 10 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
- 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
- Sympathetic to historic fabric
- Limewash or mineral paint finish
Lime Render across Cambridgeshire
Lime Render in Cambridgeshire
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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
Lime Render in Cambridgeshire — questions
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 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.
Lime Render quotes across Cambridgeshire
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.