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EWI and render survey in Romford
From Romford to Hornchurch, we price EWI and render surveys after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. For Romford properties, the survey also confirms whether planning or building control is needed for your address.
- Free survey in RM1 and nearby
- Guide price Free survey
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Romford
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Wall type, condition and any damp identified
- Planning and Building Regulations position checked
- Eaves, cills, reveals and services recorded
- System, thickness and finish recommended

Homes and walls in Romford
Surveys in Romford also cover the surrounding RM1 district and towns such as Hornchurch and Dagenham. 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 Romford are booked at a time that suits you, with the written quote following afterwards.
- Postcode district
- RM1
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Hornchurch, Dagenham, Becontree, Ilford
Approvals in England
For a house in Romford, external insulation or render is often permitted development if it looks similar to the existing walls; conservation areas, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent, so we check your address first.
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.
Is the survey really free?
For installation quotes, yes, with no obligation. Detailed condition reports on existing render or EWI — for example for a purchase, a dispute or a warranty claim — are a separate paid service, priced up front.
EWI and render survey prices in Romford
| 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
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 Romford: questions
Can you quote from photos?
We can give a guide figure from photos and measurements, but a fixed price needs a visit.
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.
Do you cover Romford?
Yes — we survey and quote EWI and render surveys in Romford (RM1) and nearby Hornchurch, Dagenham and Becontree, with a fixed written price before any work starts.