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Through-Colour Render in Dorset
Pigmented render where the colour runs the full depth of the coat — no painting, no repainting.
Through-Colour Render in Dorset is work we take on regularly, and the Dorset housing stock is a big part of why.
The prevailing picture in Dorset is Purbeck and Portland stone, thatched cottages and substantial coastal housing. That means salt exposure on seafront properties and lime work on heritage stone comes up more here than almost anywhere else. Local conditions bring mild but exposed along the coast, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying.
Local factor. Seafront elevations in weymouth and swanage take salt as well as water, which attacks render bonds far faster than inland weathering.
Is through-colour render right for a Dorset property?
Choose through-colour anywhere you want to eliminate the repainting cycle — which on most houses is the largest long-term cost of rendering.
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 | £68–£100 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | 1.5-20mm depending on system |
| Curing / drying | 24-48 hours per coat |
| Guarantee | 20 years |
| Coverage | All of Dorset — 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
- Integral pigment, full depth
- No painting cycle
- Scuffs don't reveal a base colour
- 400+ colours including RAL
- Colour-matched beads available
- UV-stable pigments
- Available in silicone and mineral
- Sample panels before commitment
Through-Colour Render across Dorset
Through-Colour Render in Dorset
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
Through-Colour Render in Dorset — questions
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.
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.
Through-Colour Render quotes across Dorset
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.