Nairn, Inverness-shire
Smooth Render Finish in Nairn
Flat, contemporary smooth render — the most demanding finish and the most striking when done right.
We carry out smooth render finish across Nairn and the surrounding Inverness-shire area throughout the year.
Inverness-shire is characterised by stone cottages, croft houses and highland rural properties, with frost damage and driving rain on remote highland properties the recurring theme on the properties we survey.
With severe highland conditions with heavy rain and hard frost, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests. Altitude, remoteness and severe frost cycling combine here to make breathable lime harling the only durable specification on traditional stock.
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 Nairn
| 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
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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Smooth Render Finish in Nairn
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 Nairn
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 smooth render crack more easily?
It doesn't crack more, but any cracking is far more visible than on a textured surface. Mesh reinforcement and proper movement joints are essential.
What is the difference between smooth and 1.5mm render?
1.5mm has a fine grain that reads as almost smooth at a distance but has a subtle tooth up close. True smooth has no grain at all and is significantly harder to achieve evenly.
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.
Free survey in Nairn
We will confirm whether smooth render finish suits your walls before quoting a price.