Re-rendering · West Sussex
Re-rendering in Worthing
From Worthing to Portslade, we price re-rendering after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. On older houses in Worthing, stripping old render often reveals mortar repairs that are best done before re-rendering.
- Free survey in BN11 and nearby
- Guide price from £90 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Worthing
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Brickwork and mortar checked and repaired before rendering
- Old render hacked off and removed from site
- 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
What we look for in Worthing
As well as Worthing itself, we quote in Portslade, Littlehampton and Hove. It's roughly 22 miles from Worthing to Crawley, the largest town in West Sussex. 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.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across West Sussex: 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.
When Worthing homeowners ask for re-rendering, we price an insulated option alongside so the choice is clear.
- Postcode district
- BN11
- County or area
- West Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Portslade, Littlehampton, Hove, Brighton
Permissions in England
Planning in Worthing 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.
Insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area brings in Part L of the Building Regulations, so building control is notified and the wall is upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where practical.
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 Worthing
| 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.
From enquiry to finished wall
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 Worthing: questions
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 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.
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 Worthing?
Yes — we survey and quote re-rendering in Worthing (BN11) and nearby Portslade, Littlehampton and Hove, with a fixed written price before any work starts.