South West
Textured Render in Bristol
Textured render finishes from fine grain to heavy relief, matched to the property's character.
Getting textured render right in Bristol depends far more on the substrate and the exposure than on the product name.
The prevailing picture in Bristol is dense Victorian terraces, Georgian stone in the older centre and postwar suburban estates. That means cement render trapping damp in solid-wall Victorian terraces comes up more here than almost anywhere else. With a mild, wet south-western climate, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests.
Local factor. Much of the older stock is solid-wall bath and pennant stone, where lime rather than cement is the correct specification.
Is textured render right for a Bristol property?
Choose a textured finish where you want visual depth, or where the substrate is irregular enough that a smooth finish would show every undulation.
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 | £64–£96 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | 1.5mm, 2mm and 3mm grains |
| Curing / drying | 24-48 hours per coat |
| Guarantee | 20 years |
| Coverage | All of Bristol — 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
- 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
- Combines with smooth banding
- Contemporary and traditional options
Textured Render across Bristol
Textured Render in Bristol
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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
Textured Render in Bristol — questions
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.
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.
Textured Render quotes across Bristol
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.