Rendering in Gornal

What should you know before starting in Gornal?

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 Gornal, building control is provided by Dudley Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Downpipes, lights and satellite dishes on Gornal homes are removed and refitted around the new render.
Re-rendering more than 50% of a wall can trigger a requirement to improve its insulation.
Render can't be applied in frost, heavy rain or strong sun, so programmes follow the forecast.

Postcode district: DY3
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 6 miles

Choices to weigh up in Gornal

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.

Insulated render (EWI)

External wall insulation boards fixed to the wall, with mesh, base coat and a silicone or acrylic top coat. It makes solid-walled homes warmer and is the usual way to meet building regulations when re-rendering more than half of an uninsulated wall. It thickens the wall, so window cills, pipes and the roof overhang need detailing.

What does your render cost in Gornal?

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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Questions about rendering in Gornal

What guarantee comes with new render?

The render system carries the manufacturer's guarantee, and the terms for your system are set out in your quote. Some manufacturers' guarantees depend on their full system and application method being used, which we follow. Keep the paperwork with any building control certificate for the work.

How do I book a survey in Gornal?

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.

How long does rendering take?

A typical semi takes one to three weeks, depending on how much old render comes off, the system and the weather. Each coat needs time to cure, and render can't be applied in frost, heavy rain or very hot sun. We plan the programme around the forecast and tell you about any delays.

Does Dudley Council need to approve my render?

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

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