Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Lime Render in Harrogate
Breathable hydraulic and hot-mixed lime render for period, listed and solid-wall properties.
We carry out lime render across Harrogate and the surrounding North Yorkshire area throughout the year.
North Yorkshire is characterised by limestone and gritstone villages, Georgian townhouses and exposed moorland properties, with frost damage at altitude and coastal exposure at Scarborough and Whitby the recurring theme on the properties we survey.
Harrogate sits in a part of the UK that gets cold upland conditions and exposed North Sea coast — worth factoring into any render decision. Moorland properties combine altitude, exposure and hard frost, which is the most demanding combination for any render 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 Harrogate
| 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
Every quote follows a free survey — no estimates over the phone, because we cannot see your walls from here.
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Lime Render in Harrogate
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 Harrogate
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.
Free survey in Harrogate
We will confirm whether lime render suits your walls before quoting a price.