South West
Textured Render in Somerset
Textured render finishes from fine grain to heavy relief, matched to the property's character.
If you are weighing up textured render in Somerset, the starting point is what your walls are actually built from.
The prevailing picture in Somerset is Bath stone, cob cottages, Georgian terraces and modern coastal housing. That means lime work on Bath stone and cob, coastal weathering at Weston-super-Mare comes up more here than almost anywhere else. With wet south-western conditions with coastal exposure, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests.
Local factor. Bath's georgian stone is subject to world heritage constraints, and cob in the levels needs lime for exactly the same reasons as in devon.
Is textured render right for a Somerset 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 Somerset — 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 Somerset
Textured Render in Somerset
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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 Somerset — questions
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.
What grain size should I choose?
1.5mm for a near-smooth contemporary look, 2mm as the versatile all-rounder, 3mm where you want pronounced texture or need to disguise an uneven substrate.
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.
Textured Render quotes across Somerset
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.