St Ives, Cornwall
Textured Render in St Ives
Textured render finishes from fine grain to heavy relief, matched to the property's character.
Getting textured render right in St Ives depends far more on the substrate and the exposure than on the product name.
The prevailing picture in Cornwall is granite and cob cottages, slate-hung walls and exposed coastal housing. That means driving-rain penetration and salt damage on exposed elevations comes up more here than almost anywhere else.
The area sees severe driving rain and salt-laden coastal exposure, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here. Exposure here is category-defining — dashed and roughcast finishes genuinely outperform smooth render on west-facing coastal walls.
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 St Ives
| 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 St Ives
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 St Ives
How long before I can paint new render?
Through-coloured systems need no painting at all. Sand and cement should cure for around 28 days before masonry paint goes anywhere near it.
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 texture affect maintenance?
Yes. Deeper textures hold slightly more dirt and organic growth, particularly on shaded elevations. Silicone binders offset most of that.
Can I see a sample first?
Always. We produce a sample panel on site in your chosen grain and colour before we commit to the full elevation.
Free survey in St Ives
We will confirm whether textured render suits your walls before quoting a price.