Rendering in Erdington

Rendering in Erdington: approvals and local details

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Erdington? Check with Birmingham City Council before changing the outside of your home. Otherwise the main rules for your render are Building Regulations, and we'll explain at the survey which certificates you'll receive.

Hard cement render on old solid walls can trap moisture inside.
Silicone and through-coloured renders don't need painting.
Rendering in a conservation area needs planning permission before work starts.

Postcode district: B24
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Choices to weigh up in Erdington

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.

Guide prices for Erdington

Guide prices start at £40 and run to £160 per m². Silicone render with base coat and mesh over sound brickwork, including beads: around £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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Erdington address.

Your questions answered

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.

How do I book a survey in Erdington?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your render and arrange a time to visit.

Do I need to repaint render?

Sand and cement render needs painting with masonry paint, and repainting every several years. Silicone and through-coloured renders don't need painting, because the colour runs through the material. They may need an occasional gentle clean, especially on north-facing or shaded walls where algae can grow.

Does Birmingham City Council need to approve my render?

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

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Every elevation is measured, and scaffolding shown on its own line, so your Erdington quote is a fixed price for the agreed specification.