Survey and quote · North Yorkshire
EWI and render survey in York
From York to Selby, we price EWI and render surveys after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. If you're comparing quotes in York, the written specification makes it easier to compare like for like.
- Free survey in YO1 and nearby
- Guide price Free survey
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in York
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Planning and Building Regulations position checked
- Wall type, condition and any damp identified
- System, thickness and finish recommended
- Measured wall areas and elevations

Homes and walls in York
As well as York itself, we quote in Selby, Harrogate and Goole. Yorkshire's housing includes stone and brick terraces, back-to-backs in parts of West Yorkshire, and post-war estates with steel-framed and concrete house types.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across North Yorkshire: 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.
Surveys in York are booked at a time that suits you, with the written quote following afterwards.
- Postcode district
- YO1
- County or area
- North Yorkshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Selby, Harrogate, Goole, Castleford
Permissions in England
Before quoting in York, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
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.
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 York
| 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 York: 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.
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 York?
Yes — we survey and quote EWI and render surveys in York (YO1) and nearby Selby, Harrogate and Goole, with a fixed written price before any work starts.