Scotland
Smooth Render Finish in Midlothian
Flat, contemporary smooth render — the most demanding finish and the most striking when done right.
We carry out smooth render finish across Midlothian and the surrounding Midlothian area throughout the year.
Midlothian is characterised by Georgian and Victorian stone terraces, tenements and modern estates, with conservation lime work on Edinburgh stone and harling repair the recurring theme on the properties we survey. With cold easterly exposure with frequent frost, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests.
Local factor. Edinburgh's world heritage core carries some of the strictest conservation requirements in britain, and only lime specifications will get consent.
Is smooth render finish right for a Midlothian 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 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
- 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 Midlothian
Smooth Render Finish 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
Smooth Render Finish in Midlothian — questions
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.
How much does rendering cost?
It is priced by the square metre and depends on the system, the condition of the walls and access. Our guide-price tool gives an indicative range in about a minute, and the survey turns that into a fixed written quote.
Smooth Render Finish quotes across Midlothian
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.