Re-rendering · Edinburgh and the Lothians
Re-rendering in Livingston
Quotes for re-rendering in Livingston list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. For Livingston re-render jobs, we check whether building control needs notifying for your wall area.
- Free survey in EH54 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Livingston
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Option to add insulation at the same time
- Brickwork and mortar checked and repaired before rendering
- Beads, cills and drips renewed so water is shed properly
- Old render hacked off and removed from site
What we look for in Livingston
We cover Livingston and nearby Bathgate, Dunfermline and Falkirk. Livingston sits around 13 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 Livingston, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Postcode district
- EH54
- County or area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Bathgate, Dunfermline, Falkirk, Edinburgh
Scotland: planning and regulations
Scottish householder rules mean many Livingston jobs that change the outside of a house need a planning application; we confirm the position before quoting.
Scotland's building standards cover changes to external wall construction; we check whether your job in Livingston needs a warrant.
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 Livingston
| 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 Livingston: questions
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.
Can I re-render just one wall?
Yes, though matching colour and texture to the other walls may mean recoating them too.
Do you cover Livingston?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Livingston (EH54) and nearby Bathgate, Dunfermline and Falkirk, with a fixed written price before any work starts.