Re-rendering · Berkshire
Re-rendering in Earley
From Earley to Reading, we price re-rendering after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. When Earley homeowners ask for re-rendering, we price an insulated option alongside so the choice is clear.
- Free survey in RG6 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Earley
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Option to add insulation at the same time
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is re-rendered
- Beads, cills and drips renewed so water is shed properly
- Choice of silicone, mineral, lime or monocouche finish
Homes and walls in Earley
As well as Earley itself, we quote in Reading, Wokingham and Crowthorne. It's roughly 3 miles from Earley to Reading, the largest town in Berkshire. 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.
Much of Berkshire 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.
On older houses in Earley, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Postcode district
- RG6
- County or area
- Berkshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Reading, Wokingham, Crowthorne, Yateley
Approvals in England
Planning in Earley follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
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's involved in stripping old render?
The render is hacked off, usually with breakers, and the debris bagged or skipped. The wall is then inspected: loose bricks, eroded mortar and damp spots are repaired, and the surface is prepared to suit the new system.
Re-rendering prices in Earley
| 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.
How it works
Enquiry
Send your postcode and a few details.
Measured survey
Walls, damp, eaves, cills and services recorded.
Written price
A fixed price with the specification attached.
Work and handover
Installed, inspected and documents handed over.
Re-rendering in Earley: 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 Earley?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Earley (RG6) and nearby Reading, Wokingham and Crowthorne, with a fixed written price before any work starts.