Re-rendering · Bedfordshire
Re-rendering in Dunstable
Quotes for re-rendering in Dunstable list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. On older houses in Dunstable, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Free survey in LU6 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Dunstable
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is re-rendered
- Old render hacked off and removed from site
- Brickwork and mortar checked and repaired before rendering
- Choice of silicone, mineral, lime or monocouche finish
What we look for in Dunstable
As well as Dunstable itself, we quote in Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden. It's roughly 5 miles from Dunstable to Luton, the largest town in Bedfordshire. The East of England has a mix of post-war estates, inter-war semis and older solid brick and flint cottages, with some system-built council homes on post-war estates.
Much of Bedfordshire 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.
For Dunstable re-render jobs, we check whether building control needs notifying for your wall area.
- Postcode district
- LU6
- County or area
- Bedfordshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Harpenden, Berkhamsted
Permissions in England
For a house in Dunstable, 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.
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.
Which new render should I choose?
On older solid walls, breathable lime or a mineral system is often safest. On sound modern masonry, silicone over a mesh base coat gives a durable, low-maintenance finish. If insulation is added, the finish is the one specified for the EWI system.
Re-rendering prices in Dunstable
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Strip and re-render (silicone system) | £90–£150 per m²inc VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Strip and insulate (EWI) | £125–£195 per m²0% VAT | Including removal |
| Waste and skip | Included |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. Prices include VAT at 20%. 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.
From enquiry to finished wall
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.
Re-rendering in Dunstable: questions
How do I know if my render has failed?
Signs include cracks, hollow sound when tapped, bulging, pieces falling off, and damp patches inside behind cracked areas.
Is it worth adding insulation?
On solid or concrete walls it's usually the most cost-effective time to do it, because access and preparation are already paid for.
Can I re-render just one wall?
Yes, though matching colour and texture to the other walls may mean recoating them too.
Do you cover Dunstable?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Dunstable (LU6) and nearby Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden, with a fixed written price before any work starts.