Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Textured Render in Dunstable
Textured render finishes from fine grain to heavy relief, matched to the property's character.
Dunstable property owners come to us for textured render for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Bedfordshire is characterised by Victorian terraces in Luton and Bedford alongside large 1960s-80s estates and newer commuter developments, with cement render cracking on 1960s estate housing and tired pebbledash on interwar semis the recurring theme on the properties we survey.
Dunstable sits in a part of the UK that gets a drier eastern climate with modest annual rainfall — worth factoring into any render decision. Clay subsoils across much of the county mean seasonal movement, so movement joints and mesh reinforcement matter more here than the rainfall alone suggests.
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 Dunstable
| 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
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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Textured Render in Dunstable
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 Dunstable
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.
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.
Free survey in Dunstable
We will confirm whether textured render suits your walls before quoting a price.