Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Lime Render in Sunderland
Breathable hydraulic and hot-mixed lime render for period, listed and solid-wall properties.
Lime Render in Sunderland is work we take on regularly, and the Tyne and Wear housing stock is a big part of why.
Tyne and Wear is characterised by Tyneside flats, stone and brick terraces and postwar estates, with frost damage, driving rain and coastal salt at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth the recurring theme on the properties we survey.
The area sees cold with strong easterly exposure off the North Sea, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here. Tyneside flats have an unusual shared-elevation arrangement that affects how a render job is scoped and quoted between two households.
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 Sunderland
| 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 Sunderland
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 Sunderland
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.
Free survey in Sunderland
We will confirm whether lime render suits your walls before quoting a price.