Re-rendering · East Sussex
Re-rendering in Portslade
Need re-rendering in Portslade? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. For Portslade re-render jobs, we check whether building control needs notifying for your wall area.
- Free survey in BN41 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Portslade
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is re-rendered
- Choice of silicone, mineral, lime or monocouche finish
- Option to add insulation at the same time
- Brickwork and mortar checked and repaired before rendering
Local considerations in Portslade
We also cover Hove and Brighton, close to Portslade. Portslade is about 3 miles from Brighton. 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.
On older houses in Portslade, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Postcode district
- BN41
- County or area
- East Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Hove, Brighton, Worthing, Burgess Hill
Permissions in England
Planning in Portslade 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.
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.
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 Portslade
| 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 Portslade: 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 Portslade?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Portslade (BN41) and nearby Hove, Brighton and Worthing, with a fixed written price before any work starts.