Before your render in Marston Green
Work like this in Marston Green rarely needs planning permission, but parts of the job must meet Building Regulations — certified electrical work, ventilation or energy-efficiency standards, for example. Your quote shows how each part is signed off. If planning does come into it, say for a listed building, Solihull Council is the authority.
- Hard cement render on old solid walls can trap moisture inside.
- Silicone and through-coloured renders don't need painting.
- Re-rendering more than 50% of a wall can trigger a requirement to improve its insulation.
- Postcode district
- B37
- Planning and building control
- Solihull Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 11 miles
Options to consider in Marston Green
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.
Render repairs
Cutting out hollow, cracked or blown render, treating any cause such as a leaking gutter or failed bead, and patching to match. Exact colour and texture matches are hard on painted or weathered render, so a repaired wall may need repainting or a full re-coat to look even. We'll be honest about whether a patch will blend.
What does your render cost in Marston Green?
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.
| 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 Marston Green address.
Your questions answered
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.
Do you cover Marston Green?
Yes. Marston Green (B37) is about 11 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.
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.
Does Solihull Council need to approve my render?
You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Marston Green is provided by Solihull Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.
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Colour samples look different on your own walls, so call 0800 088 6248 and we'll bring them to Marston Green.