Re-rendering · Surrey
Re-rendering in Caterham
We quote re-rendering for homes in Caterham (CR3) and nearby Coulsdon and Purley, with guide prices online and a free survey to fix the price. When Caterham homeowners ask for re-rendering, we price an insulated option alongside so the choice is clear.
- Free survey in CR3 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Caterham
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- 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
- Option to add insulation at the same time
- Choice of silicone, mineral, lime or monocouche finish
Local considerations in Caterham
Surveys in Caterham also cover the surrounding CR3 district and towns such as Coulsdon and Purley. Caterham is about 21 miles from Woking. Homes across the South East range from inter-war semis and post-war estates, which are mostly cavity-walled, to older solid-walled cottages and Victorian town terraces.
Much of Surrey 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 Caterham, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Postcode district
- CR3
- County or area
- Surrey
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Coulsdon, Purley, Redhill, South Croydon
Permissions in England
For a house in Caterham, external insulation or render is often permitted development if it looks similar to the existing walls; conservation areas, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent, so we check your address first.
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 Caterham
| 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 Caterham: 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 Caterham?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Caterham (CR3) and nearby Coulsdon, Purley and Redhill, with a fixed written price before any work starts.