Re-rendering · Cornwall
Re-rendering in Newquay
From Newquay to Truro, we price re-rendering after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. When Newquay homeowners ask for re-rendering, we price an insulated option alongside so the choice is clear.
- Free survey in TR7 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Newquay
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Choice of silicone, mineral, lime or monocouche finish
- Brickwork and mortar checked and repaired before rendering
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is re-rendered
- Option to add insulation at the same time
What we look for in Newquay
We cover Newquay and nearby Truro, St Austell and Redruth. Newquay is about 14 miles from Redruth. The South West has many stone and solid-walled cottages, exposed coastal properties and a share of post-war system-built houses, including types such as the Cornish Unit.
Parts of Cornwall fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
On older houses in Newquay, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Postcode district
- TR7
- County or area
- Cornwall
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Truro, St Austell, Redruth, Bodmin
England: planning and regulations
Before quoting in Newquay, 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.
Building control applies once more than half of a wall is insulated or re-rendered, or more than a quarter of the whole building envelope, and your written quote says how that's handled.
Why should I think about insulation when re-rendering?
In England and Wales, replacing render on more than half of a wall's area is treated as renovating a thermal element, so the wall is expected to be upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where that's technically, functionally and economically feasible. The scaffold, preparation and finish are being paid for anyway, so the extra cost of insulation is lower than doing it later. We price both options.
Re-rendering prices in Newquay
| 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 Newquay: questions
Can I re-render just one wall?
Yes, though matching colour and texture to the other walls may mean recoating them too.
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.
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.
Do you cover Newquay?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Newquay (TR7) and nearby Truro, St Austell and Redruth, with a fixed written price before any work starts.