Re-rendering · England
Re-rendering in Leicestershire
Planning re-rendering anywhere in Leicestershire? We cover towns including Leicester and Loughborough, and check planning and building control for each address. On older houses in Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What you get
- Brickwork and mortar checked and repaired before rendering
- Option to add insulation at the same time
- Beads, cills and drips renewed so water is shed properly
- Choice of silicone, mineral, lime or monocouche finish
- In England and Wales, Building Regulations apply when more than half of a wall is re-rendered
Homes and walls in Leicestershire
Housing in the East Midlands includes Victorian terraces in the towns and cities, plenty of inter-war semis and post-war council estates, some of them system-built.
Much of Leicestershire 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.
When Leicestershire homeowners ask for re-rendering, we price an insulated option alongside so the choice is clear.
- Nation
- England
- Region
- East Midlands
- Towns covered
- Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston, Melton Mowbray, Oadby, Market Harborough
- Guide price
- From £90 per m² + scaffold · inc VAT
Permissions 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.
Why should I think about insulation when re-rendering?
In England and Wales, replacing render on more than half of a wall's area is treated as renovating a thermal element, so the wall is expected to be upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where that's technically, functionally and economically feasible. The scaffold, preparation and finish are being paid for anyway, so the extra cost of insulation is lower than doing it later. We price both options.
Re-rendering prices in Leicestershire
| 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 Leicestershire: questions
Can I re-render just one wall?
Yes, though matching colour and texture to the other walls may mean recoating them too.
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.
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 you cover all of Leicestershire?
Yes. We survey and quote re-rendering across Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston.
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.