Gravesend, Kent
Sand & Cement Render in Gravesend
Traditional two or three-coat sand and cement render, float or sponge finished, ready to paint.
Our sand & cement render work in Gravesend starts with a free survey, because guessing at a render specification is how jobs go wrong.
Across Kent, ragstone and flint cottages, oast houses, Victorian terraces and coastal housing dominates, and coastal weathering at Margate and Dover, lime work on ragstone is what we are called out to most often.
With drier than average inland, exposed on the coast, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests. Kentish ragstone is porous and traditionally lime-rendered, while the north kent coast takes some of the most persistent easterly exposure in the south east.
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 Gravesend
| 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
We will survey the property, tell you what the walls actually need, and put it in writing with a fixed price.
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Sand & Cement Render in Gravesend
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 Gravesend
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 Gravesend
We will confirm whether sand & cement render suits your walls before quoting a price.