Insulated render · East Sussex
Insulated render systems in Hove
We quote insulated render for homes in Hove (BN3) and nearby Brighton and Portslade, with guide prices online and a free survey to fix the price. For houses in Hove with shallow eaves, the insulated render thickness is planned with the roofline in mind.
- Free survey in BN3 and nearby
- Guide price from £105 per m² + scaffold, 0% VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Hove
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Combines a new look with lower heat loss
- Suitable for houses, extensions and whole buildings
- Designed and tested by the system manufacturer
- Through-coloured finishes in hundreds of shades
Local considerations in Hove
We also cover Brighton and Portslade, close to Hove. 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.
We bring finish samples to Hove surveys so colours can be judged in daylight against your roof and windows.
- Postcode district
- BN3
- County or area
- East Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Brighton, Portslade, Burgess Hill, Worthing
Permissions in England
For a house in Hove, 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.
Insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area brings in Part L of the Building Regulations, so building control is notified and the wall is upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where practical.
What texture will it have?
Thin-coat renders come in grain sizes, typically 1–2mm. A 1.5mm grain is a common middle ground: fine enough to look smooth from the street, coarse enough to hide minor imperfections.
Insulated render systems prices in Hove
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Insulated render (EPS + silicone) | £105–£145 per m²0% VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Mineral wool insulated render | £125–£170 per m²0% VAT | |
| Contrasting colour features | +£8–£20 per m²0% VAT | Where used |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. 0% VAT: installing insulation in a home is zero-rated until 31 March 2027, so these figures are the total; 5% applies from 1 April 2027.
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.
Insulated render in Hove: questions
Does insulated render need painting?
Through-coloured silicone and acrylic renders don't need painting. Mineral renders are usually painted with a compatible masonry paint.
Will my house look different?
Yes, if it was brick or pebble dash. If you want to keep a brick look, a brick-slip finish over the insulation is an option.
Can insulated render be applied in winter?
Only in suitable weather — typically above 5°C and rising, with no frost or rain during curing. Winter programmes allow for lost days.
Do you cover Hove?
Yes — we survey and quote insulated render in Hove (BN3) and nearby Brighton, Portslade and Burgess Hill, with a fixed written price before any work starts.