Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
Lime Render in Castle Douglas
Breathable hydraulic and hot-mixed lime render for period, listed and solid-wall properties.
We carry out lime render across Castle Douglas and the surrounding Dumfries and Galloway area throughout the year.
Across Dumfries and Galloway, sandstone cottages, farm buildings and rural housing dominates, and harling repair on rural stone and driving rain penetration is what we are called out to most often.
With wet with exposed conditions on the Solway coast, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests. The solway coast is exposed and the county is overwhelmingly rural solid-wall stone, which puts breathability ahead of appearance in most specifications.
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 Castle Douglas
| 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
We will survey the property, tell you what the walls actually need, and put it in writing with a fixed price.
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Lime Render in Castle Douglas
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 Castle Douglas
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.
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.
Free survey in Castle Douglas
We will confirm whether lime render suits your walls before quoting a price.