South West
Lime Render in Wiltshire
Breathable hydraulic and hot-mixed lime render for period, listed and solid-wall properties.
Wiltshire property owners come to us for lime render for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Across Wiltshire, Bath and chalk stone cottages, Georgian townhouses and modern estates dominates, and lime render on chalk, clunch and Bath stone in conservation areas is what we are called out to most often. With a moderate inland climate with exposed downland, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests.
Local factor. Chalk and clunch are extremely soft and porous, and rendering them in cement causes the stone itself to break down behind the render.
Is lime render right for a Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire — 10 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 Wiltshire
Lime Render in Wiltshire
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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 Wiltshire — questions
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.
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.
Lime Render quotes across Wiltshire
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.