Re-rendering · England
Re-rendering in Herefordshire
Planning re-rendering anywhere in Herefordshire? We cover towns including Hereford and Leominster, and check planning and building control for each address. On older houses in Herefordshire, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Planning and building control checked for England
Free survey in Herefordshire
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What the job covers
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is re-rendered
- 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
- Choice of silicone, mineral, lime or monocouche finish
What we look for in Herefordshire
The West Midlands has large numbers of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, inter-war semis and post-war council estates, including concrete and steel-framed house types.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Herefordshire: 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 Herefordshire, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Nation
- England
- Region
- West Midlands
- Towns covered
- Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye
- Guide price
- From £90 per m² + scaffold · inc VAT
Planning and building control in England
For houses, external wall insulation and render are often permitted development where the finish looks similar to the existing walls. Planning permission is usually needed in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads and World Heritage Sites (where cladding a house in stone, artificial stone, pebble dash, render, timber, plastic or tiles isn't permitted development), for flats and maisonettes, for commercial buildings, under an Article 4 direction, or where the look changes noticeably. Listed buildings need listed building consent.
Renovating more than half of a wall's area — insulating it, or stripping and re-rendering it — or more than a quarter of the building's whole external envelope brings in the energy requirements of Part L, so building control needs to be involved and the wall should reach about 0.30 W/m²K where that's technically, functionally and economically feasible.
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 Herefordshire
| 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.
What happens next
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 Herefordshire: 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.
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.
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 all of Herefordshire?
Yes. We survey and quote re-rendering across Herefordshire, including Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye.
Do I need planning permission in England?
For houses, external wall insulation and render are often permitted development where the finish looks similar to the existing walls. We check your address before quoting.