Re-rendering · Greater Glasgow
Re-rendering in Greenock
Homeowners and landlords in Greenock can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for re-rendering, covering PA15 and the surrounding area. On older houses in Greenock, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Free survey in PA15 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Greenock
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- 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
- Brickwork and mortar checked and repaired before rendering
What we look for in Greenock
We also cover Helensburgh and Dunoon, close to Greenock. Greenock is about 20 miles from Glasgow. West Central Scotland has sandstone tenements, interwar and post-war council housing including no-fines and other system-built types, and many harled (roughcast) houses.
Parts of Greater Glasgow fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
For Greenock re-render jobs, we check whether building control needs notifying for your wall area.
- Postcode district
- PA15
- County or area
- Greater Glasgow
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Helensburgh, Dunoon, Clydebank, Paisley
Permissions in Scotland
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Greenock we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Where a building warrant is needed for Greenock work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
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 Greenock
| 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 Greenock: 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 Greenock?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Greenock (PA15) and nearby Helensburgh, Dunoon and Clydebank, with a fixed written price before any work starts.