Rendering in Earlsdon

Rendering in Earlsdon: approvals and local details

This kind of work rarely needs planning permission, but it does have to comply with Building Regulations, and some parts must be certified by a registered installer or signed off by building control. In Earlsdon, building control is provided by Coventry City Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

New render should stop above the damp-proof course with a bell-cast bead.
Rendering in a conservation area needs planning permission before work starts.
Downpipes, lights and satellite dishes on Earlsdon homes are removed and refitted around the new render.

Postcode district: CV5
Planning and building control: Coventry City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 19 miles

Options to consider in Earlsdon

Silicone render

A thin-coat render applied over a base coat and mesh, with silicone added so rain beads off and dirt washes away. Silicone render is through-coloured, so it needs no painting, flexes slightly with the wall and lets moisture escape. It costs more than sand and cement but needs far less upkeep.

Through-coloured render (K Rend type)

Single-coat or two-coat renders coloured through their whole depth, sprayed or trowelled and then scraped to a textured finish. Brands such as K Rend are widely used on new and existing homes. They don't need painting and hide small marks well, though they're best on walls with consistent backgrounds.

How much should you budget in Earlsdon?

Prices in Earlsdon match the rest of our area: £40–£160 per m². Silicone render with base coat and mesh over sound brickwork, including beads: usually £70–£100 per m².

Guide prices for rendering
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Sand and cement, painted	£40 – £65 per m²	Two-coat render plus masonry paint
Silicone or through-coloured render	£65 – £100 per m²	No painting, low maintenance
Insulated render (EWI)	£110 – £160 per m²	Insulation boards with a render finish

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Before you book in Earlsdon

How much does it cost to render a house?

In the West Midlands, rendering typically costs around £40–£65 per m² for painted sand and cement and £65–£100 per m² for silicone or through-coloured render, plus scaffolding. For a three-bed semi with roughly 90–120 m² of wall, that usually means around £6,000–£12,000 for the render, with scaffolding on top. Removing old render or adding insulation increases the cost.

Which postcodes in Earlsdon do you work in?

We cover CV5 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Earlsdon, neighbouring Allesley and Tile Hill are covered too.

Will my house be disrupted while it's rendered?

Most of the work is outside, but there's scaffolding around the house, noise when old render is removed, and dust. Windows are masked during spraying and coating, which can make rooms darker for a few days. Downpipes and outside lights are removed temporarily and refitted at the end.

Will I need permission from the council in Earlsdon?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Earlsdon is provided by Coventry City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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We'll tap-test your walls and set out the options in writing after a free rendering survey in Earlsdon.