Alnwick, Northumberland
Textured Render in Alnwick
Textured render finishes from fine grain to heavy relief, matched to the property's character.
Alnwick property owners come to us for textured render for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Northumberland is characterised by sandstone cottages, farm buildings and exposed rural and coastal properties, with frost damage and driving rain on remote exposed properties the recurring theme on the properties we survey.
The area sees cold, exposed conditions with severe frost cycling, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here. The combination of severe frost, high wind and isolated exposure makes this one of the most testing render environments in britain.
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 Alnwick
| 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 Alnwick
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 Alnwick
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.
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.
Free survey in Alnwick
We will confirm whether textured render suits your walls before quoting a price.