Render cleaning · Scotland
Render cleaning and treatment in Scottish Borders
Quotes for render cleaning in Scottish Borders set out the system, detailing, access and VAT position in writing. Shaded and north-facing walls in Scottish Borders often need render cleaning sooner than sunny elevations.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £10 per m² inc VAT
- Planning and building control checked for Scotland
Free survey in Scottish Borders
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What you get
- Low-pressure application — no high-pressure jetting
- Most houses done in a day
- Biocide treatment that continues to work after cleaning
- Optional silicone paint to refresh faded colour
- Plants, windows and surfaces protected
Before we quote in Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders have stone-built towns and villages, rural cottages and some post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Scottish Borders: 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.
For Scottish Borders homes with faded render, we price a clean and a clean-and-refresh option.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region
- South of Scotland
- Towns covered
- Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles, Kelso
- Guide price
- From £10 per m² inc VAT
Scotland: planning and regulations
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.
How long does cleaned render stay clean?
It depends on shade, trees and exposure. Many walls stay clean for several years after a biocide treatment. North-facing, shaded and damp walls may need treating more often.
Render cleaning and treatment prices in Scottish Borders
| 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%.
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.
Render cleaning in Scottish Borders: questions
Is render cleaning safe for EWI?
Yes, using low pressure and products suitable for thin-coat render.
Will the green come back?
The biocide slows regrowth considerably, but shaded, damp walls can need retreating every few years.
Can faded render be refreshed?
Yes — a compatible silicone paint restores colour without making the wall less breathable.
Do you cover all of Scottish Borders?
Yes. We survey and quote render cleaning across Scottish Borders, including Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles, Kelso.
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.