Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Textured Render in Banchory
Textured render finishes from fine grain to heavy relief, matched to the property's character.
Getting textured render right in Banchory depends far more on the substrate and the exposure than on the product name.
The prevailing picture in Aberdeenshire is granite terraces, farm cottages and exposed coastal housing. That means harling repair on granite and frost damage on exposed elevations comes up more here than almost anywhere else.
The area sees cold, exposed North Sea conditions with severe frost, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here. Aberdeen granite is dense and unforgiving, and traditional harling rather than smooth render is what has historically worked on it.
When textured render is the right call. Choose a textured finish where you want visual depth, or where the substrate is irregular enough that a smooth finish would show every undulation.
Guide price in Banchory
| Guide price | £64–£96 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | 1.5mm, 2mm and 3mm grains |
| 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
- 1.5mm, 2mm and 3mm grain sizes
- Scraped, dragged and swirl textures
- Sample panels before commitment
- Hides minor substrate variation
- Available through-coloured
- Consistent texture across elevations
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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Textured Render in Banchory
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
Textured Render in Banchory
What grain size should I choose?
1.5mm for a near-smooth contemporary look, 2mm as the versatile all-rounder, 3mm where you want pronounced texture or need to disguise an uneven substrate.
Can textures be mixed on one house?
Yes, and it works well — a smooth band at ground level with textured render above, or contrasting texture on a feature elevation.
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.
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.
Free survey in Banchory
We will confirm whether textured render suits your walls before quoting a price.