Dawlish, Devon
Smooth Render Finish in Dawlish
Flat, contemporary smooth render — the most demanding finish and the most striking when done right.
Dawlish property owners come to us for smooth render finish for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
The prevailing picture in Devon is cob and thatch, stone farmhouses and extensive coastal housing. That means cement render on cob causing structural decay comes up more here than almost anywhere else.
Local conditions bring high rainfall and exposed coastal conditions, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying. Cob is unforgiving — it must be finished in lime, and cement rendering over cob is one of the most damaging things that can be done to a devon property.
When smooth render finish is the right call. Choose smooth for contemporary architecture and sharp modern detailing — provided the substrate is sound enough to justify it.
Guide price in Dawlish
| Guide price | £74–£115 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Fine topcoat over levelled basecoat |
| Guarantee | 20 years |
Indicative only. The guide-price tool gives a range for your property; the survey gives the fixed price.
What the job includes
- Flat contemporary appearance
- Levelled and floated basecoat
- Fine 1mm or smooth topcoat
- Crisp bead-formed edges
- Through-coloured options
- Sharp modern detailing
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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Smooth Render Finish in Dawlish
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
Smooth Render Finish in Dawlish
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.
Is smooth render more expensive?
Yes, typically 15-25% more than a comparable textured finish, because levelling the basecoat and working the topcoat consistently takes considerably more labour.
Can I have smooth render on an old house?
Often yes, but the substrate has to be levelled properly first, which adds cost. On a very irregular wall a fine texture is usually the better result.
Free survey in Dawlish
We will confirm whether smooth render finish suits your walls before quoting a price.