Re-rendering · Greater London
Re-rendering in Carshalton
Need re-rendering in Carshalton? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. On older houses in Carshalton, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Free survey in SM5 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Carshalton
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Beads, cills and drips renewed so water is shed properly
- 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
- Choice of silicone, mineral, lime or monocouche finish
What we look for in Carshalton
Surveys in Carshalton also cover the surrounding SM5 district and towns such as Wallington and Sutton. 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.
For Carshalton re-render jobs, we check whether building control needs notifying for your wall area.
- Postcode district
- SM5
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Wallington, Sutton, Mitcham, Morden
Planning and building control in England
Planning in Carshalton 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 Carshalton
| 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 Carshalton: questions
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.
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 Carshalton?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Carshalton (SM5) and nearby Wallington, Sutton and Mitcham, with a fixed written price before any work starts.