Survey and quote · England
EWI and render survey in East Sussex
We provide EWI and render surveys across East Sussex, including Brighton, Hastings and Eastbourne, with a free survey and fixed written price. For East Sussex properties, the survey also confirms whether planning or building control is needed for your address.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price Free survey
- Planning and building control checked for England
Free survey in East Sussex
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What the job covers
- Measured wall areas and elevations
- System, thickness and finish recommended
- Fixed written price — no obligation
- Wall type, condition and any damp identified
- Planning and Building Regulations position checked
Local considerations in East Sussex
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.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across East Sussex: 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 East Sussex properties, the survey also confirms whether planning or building control is needed for your address.
- Nation
- England
- Region
- South East
- Towns covered
- Brighton, Hastings, Eastbourne, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea, Seaford, Crowborough, Portslade
- Guide price
- Free survey
Planning and building control in England
For houses, external wall insulation and render are often permitted development where the finish looks similar to the existing walls. Planning permission is usually needed in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads and World Heritage Sites (where cladding a house in stone, artificial stone, pebble dash, render, timber, plastic or tiles isn't permitted development), for flats and maisonettes, for commercial buildings, under an Article 4 direction, or where the look changes noticeably. Listed buildings need listed building consent.
Renovating more than half of a wall's area — insulating it, or stripping and re-rendering it — or more than a quarter of the building's whole external envelope brings in the energy requirements of Part L, so building control needs to be involved and the wall should reach about 0.30 W/m²K where that's technically, functionally and economically feasible.
What happens during the survey?
We measure each elevation, photograph the details that affect the job, check the wall construction and look for damp, cracking and loose render. Ground levels and the damp-proof course are recorded so the system starts in the right place. Eaves depth, window cills, flues, meters, soil pipes, satellite dishes and lights are all noted because each one needs a detail.
EWI and render survey prices in East Sussex
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Survey and written quote for installation | Free | No obligation |
| Condition report on existing render or EWI | From £295inc VAT | Written report with photos |
| Measured drawings for planning | From £355inc VAT | Where needed |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. Prices include VAT at 20%.
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.
Survey and quote in East Sussex: questions
How long does the survey take?
Usually 45–90 minutes for a house. Blocks and commercial buildings take longer.
Can you quote from photos?
We can give a guide figure from photos and measurements, but a fixed price needs a visit.
Do I need to be home?
Ideally yes, so we can check inside for damp and look at window reveals, but rear and side access is the main thing.
Do you cover all of East Sussex?
Yes. We survey and quote EWI and render surveys across East Sussex, including Brighton, Hastings, Eastbourne, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea.
Do I need planning permission in England?
For houses, external wall insulation and render are often permitted development where the finish looks similar to the existing walls. We check your address before quoting.