Abergavenny, Gwent
Lime Render in Abergavenny
Breathable hydraulic and hot-mixed lime render for period, listed and solid-wall properties.
If you are weighing up lime render in Abergavenny, the starting point is what your walls are actually built from.
The prevailing picture in Gwent is valley terraces, stone cottages and postwar estate housing. That means damp in solid-wall valley terraces and failed cement render comes up more here than almost anywhere else.
With high rainfall with sheltered valley conditions, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests. The valleys hold moisture and see limited sun on north-facing slopes, so algae and persistent damp are more common here than the rainfall alone would suggest.
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 Abergavenny
| 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 Abergavenny
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 Abergavenny
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 Abergavenny
We will confirm whether lime render suits your walls before quoting a price.