Lime render · Wiltshire
Lime render in Chippenham
Homeowners and landlords in Chippenham can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for lime render, covering SN15 and the surrounding area. For period homes in Chippenham, we look for cement patching that may be trapping moisture before suggesting lime.
- Free survey in SN15 and nearby
- Guide price from £78 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Chippenham
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Vapour-open and flexible, suited to older solid walls
- Works with wood fibre insulation as a breathable EWI system
- Traditional hand-finished texture
- Slower curing — needs frost-free, protected conditions
What we look for in Chippenham
As well as Chippenham itself, we quote in Trowbridge, Bath and Chipping Sodbury. It's roughly 16 miles from Chippenham to Swindon, the largest town in Wiltshire. 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 Wiltshire: 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.
Lime work in Chippenham is scheduled for frost-free months so the render cures properly.
- Postcode district
- SN15
- County or area
- Wiltshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Trowbridge, Bath, Chipping Sodbury, Yate
Planning and building control in England
Planning in Chippenham 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.
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.
How is lime render applied?
Old cement render is removed where it's causing problems, the wall is dampened, and lime is applied in successive coats — usually a scratch coat, a float coat and a finish coat — with curing time between. Freshly applied lime must be protected from frost, rain and fast drying.
Lime render prices in Chippenham
| 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.
From enquiry to finished wall
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 Chippenham: questions
Is lime render more expensive?
Usually, because it's applied in coats by hand and needs more curing time.
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.
Do you cover Chippenham?
Yes — we survey and quote lime render in Chippenham (SN15) and nearby Trowbridge, Bath and Chipping Sodbury, with a fixed written price before any work starts.