Render cleaning · Scotland
Render cleaning and treatment in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Homes and buildings across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles — from Kirkwall to Lerwick — can get a free survey and written quote for render cleaning. We clean render in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Part of every quote
- Most houses done in a day
- Low-pressure application — no high-pressure jetting
- Safe for silicone, acrylic, monocouche and EWI finishes
- Optional silicone paint to refresh faded colour
- Plants, windows and surfaces protected
Homes and walls in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
Shaded and north-facing walls in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles often need render cleaning sooner than sunny elevations.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region
- Highlands and Islands
- Towns covered
- Kirkwall, Stornoway, Lerwick
- 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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
| 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%.
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.
Render cleaning in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: questions
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.
Is render cleaning safe for EWI?
Yes, using low pressure and products suitable for thin-coat render.
Do you cover all of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Yes. We survey and quote render cleaning across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, including Kirkwall, Stornoway, Lerwick. Island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement.
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.