South West
Render Repair in Dorset
Cutting out blown, hollow and failed render and making good to match the existing finish.
Our render repair work in Dorset starts with a free survey, because guessing at a render specification is how jobs go wrong.
Most of what we see around Dorset reflects the wider Dorset pattern — Purbeck and Portland stone, thatched cottages and substantial coastal housing, and salt exposure on seafront properties and lime work on heritage stone. Dorset sits in a part of the UK that gets mild but exposed along the coast — worth factoring into any render decision.
Local factor. Seafront elevations in weymouth and swanage take salt as well as water, which attacks render bonds far faster than inland weathering.
Is render repair right for a Dorset property?
Choose repair over a full re-render when failure is localised, the bulk of the elevation is sound, and the cause can be fixed.
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 | £85–£140 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Matched to existing |
| Curing / drying | 3-7 days |
| Guarantee | 10 years |
| Coverage | All of Dorset — 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
- Hammer survey to map failure
- Cut back to sound substrate
- Rake and re-key edges
- Bonding agents and mesh
- Colour and texture matching
- Blends into existing elevation
- Same-day make-safe available
- Cause diagnosis, not just cosmetics
Render Repair across Dorset
Render Repair in Dorset
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 Repair in Dorset — questions
What time of year is best for rendering?
Spring through autumn is ideal. Render should not be applied in frost or in very hot direct sun, so winter work needs protection and settled conditions.
Can you render over existing render?
Sometimes, if the existing coat is completely sound and well-bonded. We hammer-test it first. Anything hollow has to come off, because covering failure just hides it.
Are you insured?
Yes — full public liability cover, and we can send the certificate before we start. We are happy to provide RAMS for commercial and contractor work.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, with teams across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If we are not the right firm for your location we will tell you rather than waste your time.
How do I know if my render has blown?
Tap it with your knuckle or a small hammer. Solid render sounds dull and dense; blown render sounds hollow and drummy. Bulging and hairline map-cracking are other signs.
Will the repair match my existing render?
We colour and texture match as closely as possible, but weathered render never matches fresh render exactly. On a visible front elevation, rendering the full wall gives a cleaner result.
Render Repair quotes across Dorset
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.