Lime render · Dorset
Lime render in Christchurch
From Christchurch to Bournemouth, we price lime render after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. For period homes in Christchurch, we look for cement patching that may be trapping moisture before suggesting lime.
- Free survey in BH23 and nearby
- Guide price from £78 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Christchurch
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Vapour-open and flexible, suited to older solid walls
- Works with wood fibre insulation as a breathable EWI system
- Often appropriate in conservation settings
- Traditional hand-finished texture
Homes and walls in Christchurch
Surveys in Christchurch also cover the surrounding BH23 district and towns such as Bournemouth and New Milton. It's roughly 4 miles from Christchurch to Bournemouth, the largest town in Dorset. The South West has many stone and solid-walled cottages, exposed coastal properties and a share of post-war system-built houses, including types such as the Cornish Unit.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Dorset: sheltered town streets fare better than walls on high ground or facing the prevailing weather, and the render, beads and cill details are chosen with that in mind.
For stone and early brick properties in Christchurch, lime render is often the right answer.
- Postcode district
- BH23
- County or area
- Dorset
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Bournemouth, New Milton, Poole, Totton
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Christchurch, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
If the work covers more than half of a wall, or a quarter of the building's whole envelope, it counts as renovating a thermal element, with a target of about 0.30 W/m²K where feasible.
Can lime render be insulated?
Yes, using wood fibre boards or insulating lime plasters. These keep the wall breathable while reducing heat loss.
Lime render prices in Christchurch
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lime render, three-coat | £78–£132 per m²inc VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Removing cement render first | £22–£48 per m²inc VAT | Where needed |
| Wood fibre + lime EWI | £150–£210 per m²0% VAT | See wood fibre EWI |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. Prices include VAT at 20%. 0% VAT: installing insulation in a home is zero-rated until 31 March 2027, so these figures are the total; 5% applies from 1 April 2027.
How it works
Tell us about the property
Use the quote tool or form, or call. Photos help.
Free survey
We measure, check the walls and confirm approvals.
Fixed written quote
System, details, access, exclusions and VAT in writing.
Installation
Scheduled for suitable weather, with a clear programme.
Lime render in Christchurch: questions
Should I remove cement render from my stone house?
If it's cracked, hollow or trapping damp, often yes. If it's sound and the wall is dry, it may be left. The survey looks at both.
Can lime render be applied in winter?
Only with protection and in frost-free conditions. Spring to early autumn is the usual season.
Is lime render more expensive?
Usually, because it's applied in coats by hand and needs more curing time.
Do you cover Christchurch?
Yes — we survey and quote lime render in Christchurch (BH23) and nearby Bournemouth, New Milton and Poole, with a fixed written price before any work starts.