Re-rendering · Highland
Re-rendering in Inverness
Looking for re-rendering in Inverness? We survey homes across Inverness and the IV2 area, then give you a fixed written price before any work starts. On older houses in Inverness, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Free survey in IV2 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Inverness
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Old render hacked off and removed from site
- Brickwork and mortar checked and repaired before rendering
- Choice of silicone, mineral, lime or monocouche finish
- Option to add insulation at the same time
Local considerations in Inverness
We also cover Nairn and Forres, close to Inverness. The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Highland 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.
When Inverness homeowners ask for re-rendering, we price an insulated option alongside so the choice is clear.
- Postcode district
- IV2
- County or area
- Highland
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Nairn, Forres, Elgin, Lossiemouth
Planning and building control in Scotland
Scottish householder rules mean many Inverness jobs that change the outside of a house need a planning application; we confirm the position before quoting.
Over-cladding work in Scotland often needs a building warrant from the council's building standards service, with Section 6 of the Technical Handbooks setting insulation benchmarks.
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 Inverness
| 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 Inverness: questions
Can I re-render just one wall?
Yes, though matching colour and texture to the other walls may mean recoating them too.
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.
Do you cover Inverness?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Inverness (IV2) and nearby Nairn, Forres and Elgin, with a fixed written price before any work starts.