South East
Textured Render in Kent
Textured render finishes from fine grain to heavy relief, matched to the property's character.
Kent property owners come to us for textured render for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Kent is characterised by ragstone and flint cottages, oast houses, Victorian terraces and coastal housing, with coastal weathering at Margate and Dover, lime work on ragstone the recurring theme on the properties we survey. Kent sits in a part of the UK that gets drier than average inland, exposed on the coast — worth factoring into any render decision.
Local factor. Kentish ragstone is porous and traditionally lime-rendered, while the north kent coast takes some of the most persistent easterly exposure in the south east.
Is textured render right for a Kent 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 Kent — 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 Kent
Textured Render in Kent
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
Textured Render in Kent — questions
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.
How long does a rendering job take?
A typical three-bedroom semi is usually one to two weeks on site including scaffold, preparation, application and finishing. Weather, wall condition and the system chosen all move that.
Do I need planning permission to render my house?
Usually not on a standard house, but you will if the property is listed, in a conservation area, or if rendering would significantly change its appearance. We flag it at survey.
Will you need scaffolding?
For anything above single storey, yes — it is safer and produces a better finish than working off ladders or towers. Scaffold is included and itemised in the quote.
Textured Render quotes across Kent
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.