Sherborne, Dorset
Render Cleaning in Sherborne
Soft-wash render cleaning and biocide treatment that removes algae without damaging the finish.
Getting render cleaning right in Sherborne depends far more on the substrate and the exposure than on the product name.
Across Dorset, Purbeck and Portland stone, thatched cottages and substantial coastal housing dominates, and salt exposure on seafront properties and lime work on heritage stone is what we are called out to most often.
With mild but exposed along the coast, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests. Seafront elevations in weymouth and swanage take salt as well as water, which attacks render bonds far faster than inland weathering.
When render cleaning is the right call. Choose soft-wash cleaning to restore a discoloured render without the substrate damage that pressure washing causes on thin-coat systems.
Guide price in Sherborne
| Guide price | £12–£26 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Surface treatment |
| Guarantee | 12 month treatment |
Indicative only. The guide-price tool gives a range for your property; the survey gives the fixed price.
What the job includes
- Low-pressure soft wash
- Biocide treatment kills spores
- Safe on silicone and acrylic
- No high-pressure damage
- Removes algae, lichen and moss
- Treats staining and streaking
You get a written, itemised quotation after the survey, with the specification named so you can compare like for like.
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Render Cleaning in Sherborne
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
Render Cleaning in Sherborne
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.
Free survey in Sherborne
We will confirm whether render cleaning suits your walls before quoting a price.