Poole, Dorset
Render Painting & Coating in Poole
Breathable masonry coatings and full-system paint applications over existing render.
Render Painting & Coating in Poole is work we take on regularly, and the Dorset housing stock is a big part of why.
Dorset is characterised by Purbeck and Portland stone, thatched cottages and substantial coastal housing, with salt exposure on seafront properties and lime work on heritage stone the recurring theme on the properties we survey.
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 painting & coating is the right call. Choose painting when the render is structurally sound and you want a colour change or refresh without the cost of a full re-render.
Guide price in Poole
| Guide price | £22–£42 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Two or three coats |
| Guarantee | 10-15 years |
Indicative only. The guide-price tool gives a range for your property; the survey gives the fixed price.
What the job includes
- Breathable mineral and silicone paints
- Full surface preparation
- Crack filling and stabilising primer
- Two or three coat systems
- Colour matching service
- Textured and smooth coatings
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 Painting & Coating in Poole
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 Painting & Coating in Poole
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.
What paint should be used on render?
A breathable coating — silicone-based or mineral silicate. Avoid heavy plastic-based masonry paints, especially on solid walls, as they trap moisture.
Why is my masonry paint peeling?
Almost always trapped moisture behind a non-breathable coating, or paint applied over a chalky, unstabilised surface without a primer.
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.
Free survey in Poole
We will confirm whether render painting & coating suits your walls before quoting a price.