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Sand & Cement Render in Midlothian
Traditional two or three-coat sand and cement render, float or sponge finished, ready to paint.
Getting sand & cement render right in Midlothian depends far more on the substrate and the exposure than on the product name.
Most of what we see around Midlothian reflects the wider Midlothian pattern — Georgian and Victorian stone terraces, tenements and modern estates, and conservation lime work on Edinburgh stone and harling repair. The area sees cold easterly exposure with frequent frost, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here.
Local factor. Edinburgh's world heritage core carries some of the strictest conservation requirements in britain, and only lime specifications will get consent.
Is sand & cement render right for a Midlothian property?
Choose sand and cement for boundary walls, outbuildings, patch repairs to match existing render, and budget-led projects on stable substrates.
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 | £48–£72 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Scratch coat 10mm, top coat 8mm |
| Curing / drying | 3-7 days between coats |
| Guarantee | 10 years |
| Coverage | All of Midlothian — 7 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
- 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
- Repairable in patches
- Suits garden and boundary walls
Sand & Cement Render across Midlothian
Sand & Cement Render in Midlothian
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
Sand & Cement Render in Midlothian — 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.
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.
Sand & Cement Render quotes across Midlothian
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.