Render cleaning · Scotland
Render cleaning and treatment in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Render cleaning and treatment across Edinburgh and the Lothians: measured survey, clear specification and a fixed written price before any work starts. We clean render in Edinburgh and the Lothians with low pressure only, so thin-coat and EWI finishes aren't damaged.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £10 per m² inc VAT
- Planning and building control checked for Scotland
Free survey in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What the job covers
- Biocide treatment that continues to work after cleaning
- Plants, windows and surfaces protected
- Safe for silicone, acrylic, monocouche and EWI finishes
- Low-pressure application — no high-pressure jetting
- Most houses done in a day
Local considerations in Edinburgh and the Lothians
East Central Scotland mixes stone tenements and terraces with post-war council housing and harled bungalows and semis.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Edinburgh and the Lothians: 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.
Shaded and north-facing walls in Edinburgh and the Lothians often need render cleaning sooner than sunny elevations.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region
- East Central Scotland
- Towns covered
- Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate
- Guide price
- From £10 per m² inc VAT
Planning and building control in Scotland
Repairs, cleaning and like-for-like patching don't usually need planning permission. If the work grows into replacing most of a wall's render, we check with the council's building standards or building control team first.
Listed buildings are the exception: even small external repairs can need listed building consent, so tell us if your property is listed.
Why not pressure wash render?
Thin-coat renders are only 1–2mm thick. High-pressure jetting can erode the texture, strip colour, force water behind beads and cracks, and damage the insulation system underneath. A soft wash uses chemistry rather than pressure to do the work.
Render cleaning and treatment prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Soft wash and biocide | £10–£19 per m²inc VAT | Minimum £475 |
| Clean and silicone paint refresh | £22–£36 per m²inc VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Typical semi, all elevations | £835–£1,555inc VAT | Clean only |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. Prices include VAT at 20%.
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.
Render cleaning in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Do you need scaffolding?
Usually not for a two-storey house; poles and low-pressure equipment reach most walls.
Can faded render be refreshed?
Yes — a compatible silicone paint restores colour without making the wall less breathable.
Will the green come back?
The biocide slows regrowth considerably, but shaded, damp walls can need retreating every few years.
Do you cover all of Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes. We survey and quote render cleaning across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate.
Do I need planning permission in Scotland?
In Scotland, householder permitted development rights are set by the Scottish GPDO and are narrower for external wall changes; insulating flats or tenements, changing the appearance of a house noticeably, or working in a conservation area usually needs planning permission. We check your address before quoting.