Re-rendering · East Sussex
Re-rendering in Hove
Quotes for re-rendering in Hove list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. On older houses in Hove, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Free survey in BN3 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Hove
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Old render hacked off and removed from site
- Beads, cills and drips renewed so water is shed properly
- Brickwork and mortar checked and repaired before rendering
- Option to add insulation at the same time
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.
For Hove re-render jobs, we check whether building control needs notifying for your wall area.
- 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.
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.
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 Hove
| 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
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 Hove: questions
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.
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.
Do you cover Hove?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Hove (BN3) and nearby Brighton, Portslade and Burgess Hill, with a fixed written price before any work starts.