Lime render · Kent
Lime render in Sittingbourne
Homeowners and landlords in Sittingbourne can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for lime render, covering ME10 and the surrounding area. For period homes in Sittingbourne, we look for cement patching that may be trapping moisture before suggesting lime.
- Free survey in ME10 and nearby
- Guide price from £78 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Sittingbourne
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Works with wood fibre insulation as a breathable EWI system
- Slower curing — needs frost-free, protected conditions
- Often appropriate in conservation settings
- Vapour-open and flexible, suited to older solid walls
Local considerations in Sittingbourne
We also cover Gillingham and Chatham, close to Sittingbourne. It's roughly 11 miles from Sittingbourne to Maidstone, the largest town in Kent. Homes across the South East range from inter-war semis and post-war estates, which are mostly cavity-walled, to older solid-walled cottages and Victorian town terraces.
Much of Kent 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.
Lime work in Sittingbourne is scheduled for frost-free months so the render cures properly.
- Postcode district
- ME10
- County or area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Maidstone
England: planning and regulations
Planning in Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne
| 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 Sittingbourne: 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.
Can lime render be applied in winter?
Only with protection and in frost-free conditions. Spring to early autumn is the usual season.
Do you cover Sittingbourne?
Yes — we survey and quote lime render in Sittingbourne (ME10) and nearby Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester, with a fixed written price before any work starts.