Survey and quote · England
EWI and render survey in Greater London
We provide EWI and render surveys across Greater London, including Islington, Bexley and Archway, with a free survey and fixed written price. Surveys in Greater London are booked at a time that suits you, with the written quote following afterwards.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price Free survey
- Planning and building control checked for England
Free survey in Greater London
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What the job covers
- System, thickness and finish recommended
- Measured wall areas and elevations
- Planning and Building Regulations position checked
- Eaves, cills, reveals and services recorded
- Wall type, condition and any damp identified

Before we quote in Greater London
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.
Surveys in Greater London are booked at a time that suits you, with the written quote following afterwards.
- Nation
- England
- Region
- London
- Towns covered
- Islington, Bexley, Archway, Sutton, Croydon, Ilford, Enfield, Harrow…
- 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 do I get afterwards?
A written quote listing the system (board, thickness and finish), the detailing included, scaffolding, any repairs found, exclusions, the VAT treatment and the expected programme. Where planning or building control is needed, the quote says so and who handles it.
EWI and render survey prices in Greater London
| 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%.
What happens next
Get a guide price
Try the online quote tool for a ballpark figure.
Book the survey
A visit at a time that suits you.
Agree the quote
Nothing starts until you've signed the written price.
We do the work
Planned around weather, with you kept informed.
Survey and quote in Greater London: questions
How long does the survey take?
Usually 45–90 minutes for a house. Blocks and commercial buildings take longer.
How long is the quote valid?
The quote states its validity period, usually 30 days, because material prices change.
Can you quote from photos?
We can give a guide figure from photos and measurements, but a fixed price needs a visit.
Do you cover all of Greater London?
Yes. We survey and quote EWI and render surveys across Greater London, including Islington, Bexley, Archway, Sutton, Croydon.
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.