Survey and quote · England
EWI and render survey in West Sussex
Homes and buildings across West Sussex — from Crawley to Bognor Regis — can get a free survey and written quote for EWI and render surveys. For West 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 West Sussex
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What you get
- Planning and Building Regulations position checked
- Measured wall areas and elevations
- System, thickness and finish recommended
- Wall type, condition and any damp identified
- Fixed written price — no obligation
Homes and walls in West 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 West 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.
Surveys in West Sussex are booked at a time that suits you, with the written quote following afterwards.
- Nation
- England
- Region
- South East
- Towns covered
- Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Chichester, Burgess Hill…
- 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.
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 West 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%.
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.
Survey and quote in West Sussex: questions
How long is the quote valid?
The quote states its validity period, usually 30 days, because material prices change.
How long does the survey take?
Usually 45–90 minutes for a house. Blocks and commercial buildings take longer.
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 West Sussex?
Yes. We survey and quote EWI and render surveys across West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham.
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.