Re-rendering · Edinburgh and the Lothians
Re-rendering in Bathgate
Homeowners and landlords in Bathgate can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for re-rendering, covering EH48 and the surrounding area. When Bathgate homeowners ask for re-rendering, we price an insulated option alongside so the choice is clear.
- Free survey in EH48 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Bathgate
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Choice of silicone, mineral, lime or monocouche finish
- Option to add insulation at the same time
- Beads, cills and drips renewed so water is shed properly
- Old render hacked off and removed from site
Local considerations in Bathgate
Surveys in Bathgate also cover the surrounding EH48 district and towns such as Livingston and Falkirk. Bathgate sits around 18 miles from Edinburgh. East Central Scotland mixes stone tenements and terraces with post-war council housing and harled bungalows and semis.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Edinburgh and the Lothians: 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 Bathgate, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Postcode district
- EH48
- County or area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Livingston, Falkirk, Airdrie, Dunfermline
Scotland: planning and regulations
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Bathgate we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Over-cladding work in Scotland often needs a building warrant from the council's building standards service, with Section 6 of the Technical Handbooks setting insulation benchmarks.
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 Bathgate
| 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
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 Bathgate: questions
Can I re-render just one wall?
Yes, though matching colour and texture to the other walls may mean recoating them too.
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 Bathgate?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Bathgate (EH48) and nearby Livingston, Falkirk and Airdrie, with a fixed written price before any work starts.