Re-rendering · Dorset
Re-rendering in Dorchester
We quote re-rendering for homes in Dorchester (DT1) and nearby Weymouth and Bridport, with guide prices online and a free survey to fix the price. On older houses in Dorchester, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Free survey in DT1 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Dorchester
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Beads, cills and drips renewed so water is shed properly
- Option to add insulation at the same time
- Old render hacked off and removed from site
- Choice of silicone, mineral, lime or monocouche finish
Local considerations in Dorchester
Surveys in Dorchester also cover the surrounding DT1 district and towns such as Weymouth and Bridport. It's roughly 24 miles from Dorchester to Bournemouth, the largest town in Dorset. 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.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Dorset: 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.
For Dorchester re-render jobs, we check whether building control needs notifying for your wall area.
- Postcode district
- DT1
- County or area
- Dorset
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Weymouth, Bridport, Yeovil, Poole
England: planning and regulations
Before quoting in Dorchester, 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.
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.
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 Dorchester
| 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.
What happens next
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.
Re-rendering in Dorchester: questions
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 I need building control for re-rendering?
In England and Wales, re-rendering more than half of a wall's area — or more than a quarter of the whole building's envelope — is controlled work under Part L, so usually yes. We explain how it's handled in the quote.
Do you cover Dorchester?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Dorchester (DT1) and nearby Weymouth, Bridport and Yeovil, with a fixed written price before any work starts.