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Lime Render in Herefordshire
Breathable hydraulic and hot-mixed lime render for period, listed and solid-wall properties.
Our lime render work in Herefordshire starts with a free survey, because guessing at a render specification is how jobs go wrong.
Most of what we see around Herefordshire reflects the wider Herefordshire pattern — timber-framed halls, sandstone cottages and rural farm buildings, and lime render on timber-frame and sandstone, and cement removal from historic fabric. Local conditions bring moderate rainfall with rural exposure, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying.
Local factor. The county has one of the highest concentrations of timber-framed buildings in england, where breathable lime is the only appropriate specification.
Is lime render right for a Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire — 8 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 Herefordshire
Lime Render in Herefordshire
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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 Herefordshire — questions
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.
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.
Lime Render quotes across Herefordshire
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.