Lime render · Greater London
Lime render in Shepherds Bush
Homeowners and landlords in Shepherds Bush can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for lime render, covering W12 and the surrounding area. Lime work in Shepherds Bush is scheduled for frost-free months so the render cures properly.
- Free survey in W12 and nearby
- Guide price from £78 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Shepherds Bush
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Helps walls dry out where cement render trapped moisture
- Often appropriate in conservation settings
- Traditional hand-finished texture
- Slower curing — needs frost-free, protected conditions
Homes and walls in Shepherds Bush
As well as Shepherds Bush itself, we quote in Chiswick, Fulham and Willesden. London's housing includes a large stock of Victorian and Edwardian solid-wall terraces, inter-war semis and post-war blocks, and conservation areas cover many streets — so planning is often the first question for external work.
Much of Greater London sits in the lower wind-driven rain exposure bands, which keeps the choice of finishes wide — though hilltop, coastal and exposed gable walls can still need a tougher specification, so we check the actual site.
For period homes in Shepherds Bush, we look for cement patching that may be trapping moisture before suggesting lime.
- Postcode district
- W12
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Chiswick, Fulham, Willesden, Acton
Approvals in England
Planning in Shepherds Bush follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
Building control applies once more than half of a wall is insulated or re-rendered, or more than a quarter of the whole building envelope, and your written quote says how that's handled.
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 Shepherds Bush
| 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.
What happens next
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 Shepherds Bush: questions
Is lime render more expensive?
Usually, because it's applied in coats by hand and needs more curing time.
Does lime render need painting?
Traditionally it's limewashed, which is breathable. Modern masonry paints can block vapour, so we'd avoid them.
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.
Do you cover Shepherds Bush?
Yes — we survey and quote lime render in Shepherds Bush (W12) and nearby Chiswick, Fulham and Willesden, with a fixed written price before any work starts.