North West
Render Painting & Coating in Greater Manchester
Breathable masonry coatings and full-system paint applications over existing render.
We carry out render painting & coating across Greater Manchester and the surrounding Greater Manchester area throughout the year.
Across Greater Manchester, dense Victorian terraces, mill-town housing and large postwar estates dominates, and persistent algae growth and damp in solid-wall terraced housing is what we are called out to most often. The area sees high rainfall and frequently overcast conditions, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here.
Local factor. The combination of high rainfall and dense terracing means shaded rear elevations here green up faster than almost anywhere else in england.
Is render painting & coating right for a Greater Manchester property?
Choose painting when the render is structurally sound and you want a colour change or refresh without the cost of a full re-render.
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 | £22–£42 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Two or three coats |
| Curing / drying | 4-24 hours per coat |
| Guarantee | 10-15 years |
| Coverage | All of Greater Manchester — 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
- 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
- 10-15 year coating guarantees
- Masking and full site protection
Render Painting & Coating across Greater Manchester
Render Painting & Coating in Greater Manchester
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
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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
Render Painting & Coating in Greater Manchester — questions
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.
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.
Render Painting & Coating quotes across Greater Manchester
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.