Caldicot, Gwent
Sand & Cement Render in Caldicot
Traditional two or three-coat sand and cement render, float or sponge finished, ready to paint.
Getting sand & cement render right in Caldicot depends far more on the substrate and the exposure than on the product name.
Across Gwent, valley terraces, stone cottages and postwar estate housing dominates, and damp in solid-wall valley terraces and failed cement render is what we are called out to most often.
Caldicot sits in a part of the UK that gets high rainfall with sheltered valley conditions — worth factoring into any render decision. The valleys hold moisture and see limited sun on north-facing slopes, so algae and persistent damp are more common here than the rainfall alone would suggest.
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 Caldicot
| 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 Caldicot
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 Caldicot
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.
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.
Free survey in Caldicot
We will confirm whether sand & cement render suits your walls before quoting a price.