Render repairs · Scotland
Render repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Planning render repairs anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians? We cover towns including Edinburgh and Livingston, and check planning and building control for each address. If repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians would leave obvious patches, we price an elevation recoat as an option.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £475 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's included
- Advice if the wall needs more than a repair
- Cause found first: movement, water, poor beads or hard render
- Colour-matched finish or full-elevation recoat
- Corner and stop beads replaced where corroded
- Cracks cut out and repaired with mesh where needed
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.
Repair visits in Edinburgh and the Lothians can combine crack repairs with replacing rusted beads at corners and window edges.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region
- East Central Scotland
- Towns covered
- Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate
- Guide price
- From £475 inc VAT
Approvals 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.
Will a repair be visible?
Patches in through-coloured render often show slightly, because the existing wall has weathered. Recoating the whole elevation with a compatible finish after repairs gives an even result, and we price that option.
Render repairs prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small repairs, single visit | From £475inc VAT | Ground-floor access |
| Larger repairs | £72–£144 per m²inc VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Full-elevation recoat after repair | £30–£54 per m²inc VAT | For an even finish |
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 repairs in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Are hairline cracks a problem?
Fine crazing is often cosmetic. Cracks wider than about 1mm, stepped cracks or bulges should be checked, as water can get behind.
Can you match my existing render colour?
We get as close as possible, but weathered render rarely matches a new patch exactly. A full-elevation recoat gives an even finish.
How soon can repairs be done?
Small repairs can usually be booked once a dry weather window is forecast.
Do you cover all of Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes. We survey and quote render repairs 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.