Bolton, Greater Manchester
Lime Render in Bolton
Breathable hydraulic and hot-mixed lime render for period, listed and solid-wall properties.
Bolton property owners come to us for lime render for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Most of what we see around Bolton reflects the wider Greater Manchester pattern — dense Victorian terraces, mill-town housing and large postwar estates, and persistent algae growth and damp in solid-wall terraced housing.
Local conditions bring high rainfall and frequently overcast conditions, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying. The combination of high rainfall and dense terracing means shaded rear elevations here green up faster than almost anywhere else in england.
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 Bolton
| 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
If a cheaper specification would do the job, we will say so. If it would not, we will tell you why.
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Lime Render in Bolton
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 Bolton
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.
Free survey in Bolton
We will confirm whether lime render suits your walls before quoting a price.