North West
Smooth Render Finish in Greater Manchester
Flat, contemporary smooth render — the most demanding finish and the most striking when done right.
Our smooth render finish work in Greater Manchester starts with a free survey, because guessing at a render specification is how jobs go wrong.
Most of what we see around Greater Manchester reflects the wider Greater Manchester pattern — dense Victorian terraces, mill-town housing and large postwar estates, and persistent algae growth and damp in solid-wall terraced housing. The area sees high rainfall and frequently overcast conditions, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here.
Local factor. The combination of high rainfall and dense terracing means shaded rear elevations here green up faster than almost anywhere else in england.
Is smooth render finish right for a Greater Manchester property?
Choose smooth for contemporary architecture and sharp modern detailing — provided the substrate is sound enough to justify it.
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 | £74–£115 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Fine topcoat over levelled basecoat |
| Curing / drying | 24-48 hours per coat |
| Guarantee | 20 years |
| Coverage | All of Greater Manchester — 10 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
- Flat contemporary appearance
- Levelled and floated basecoat
- Fine 1mm or smooth topcoat
- Crisp bead-formed edges
- Through-coloured options
- Sharp modern detailing
- Pairs with cladding and timber
- Requires a true substrate
Smooth Render Finish across Greater Manchester
Smooth Render Finish in Greater Manchester
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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
Smooth Render Finish in Greater Manchester — questions
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. Every job carries our workmanship guarantee, and where a full manufacturer-specified system is installed you also get the system warranty on top.
What time of year is best for rendering?
Spring through autumn is ideal. Render should not be applied in frost or in very hot direct sun, so winter work needs protection and settled conditions.
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.
Smooth Render Finish quotes across Greater Manchester
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.