Re-rendering · Greater London
Re-rendering in Barnet
Quotes for re-rendering in Barnet list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. For Barnet re-render jobs, we check whether building control needs notifying for your wall area.
- Free survey in EN5 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Barnet
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Brickwork and mortar checked and repaired before rendering
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is re-rendered
- Old render hacked off and removed from site
- Beads, cills and drips renewed so water is shed properly
Barnet: walls, weather and approvals
We also cover Potters Bar and Borehamwood, close to Barnet. London's housing includes a large stock of Victorian and Edwardian solid-wall terraces, inter-war semis and post-war blocks, and conservation areas cover many streets — so planning is often the first question for external work.
Much of Greater London sits in the lower wind-driven rain exposure bands, which keeps the choice of finishes wide — though hilltop, coastal and exposed gable walls can still need a tougher specification, so we check the actual site.
On older houses in Barnet, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Postcode district
- EN5
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Potters Bar, Borehamwood, Finchley, Muswell Hill
England: planning and regulations
Before quoting in Barnet, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
Insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area brings in Part L of the Building Regulations, so building control is notified and the wall is upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where practical.
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 Barnet
| 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 Barnet: 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.
Can I re-render just one wall?
Yes, though matching colour and texture to the other walls may mean recoating them too.
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 Barnet?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Barnet (EN5) and nearby Potters Bar, Borehamwood and Finchley, with a fixed written price before any work starts.