Lydney, Gloucestershire
Sand & Cement Render in Lydney
Traditional two or three-coat sand and cement render, float or sponge finished, ready to paint.
Sand & Cement Render in Lydney is work we take on regularly, and the Gloucestershire housing stock is a big part of why.
Gloucestershire is characterised by Cotswold limestone, Regency terraces in Cheltenham and modern estate housing, with lime render on Cotswold stone and conservation-compliant specifications the recurring theme on the properties we survey.
Lydney sits in a part of the UK that gets moderate rainfall with wetter conditions on the Cotswold escarpment — worth factoring into any render decision. Cotswold limestone is soft and porous, and a large proportion of the county sits within conservation areas where cement render is simply not permitted.
When sand & cement render is the right call. Choose sand and cement for boundary walls, outbuildings, patch repairs to match existing render, and budget-led projects on stable substrates.
Guide price in Lydney
| Guide price | £48–£72 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Scratch coat 10mm, top coat 8mm |
| Guarantee | 10 years |
Indicative only. The guide-price tool gives a range for your property; the survey gives the fixed price.
What the job includes
- Proven traditional specification
- Cost-effective per square metre
- Scratch and float coats
- Sponge, float or wood-float finish
- Takes masonry paint well
- Strong and impact resistant
If a cheaper specification would do the job, we will say so. If it would not, we will tell you why.
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Sand & Cement Render in Lydney
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
Sand & Cement Render in Lydney
Does sand and cement render need painting?
Yes. Unlike through-coloured systems it has no integral colour, so it needs masonry paint — and repainting roughly every five to eight years.
Is sand and cement render waterproof?
It is water-resistant rather than waterproof, and a waterproofing additive is often included. It should never be used as the sole defence against penetrating damp.
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.
Free survey in Lydney
We will confirm whether sand & cement render suits your walls before quoting a price.