Rendering in Rugby

Before your render in Rugby

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

Downpipes, lights and satellite dishes on Rugby 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.
Silicone and through-coloured renders don't need painting.

Postcode district: CV21
Planning and building control: Rugby Borough Council
From our West Bromwich base: 32 miles

Options to consider in Rugby

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.

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.

Rendering prices in Rugby

For a home in Rugby, our guide range is £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 Rugby

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.

Do you cover Rugby?

Yes. Rugby (CV21) is about 32 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.

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 Rugby Borough Council need to approve my render?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Rugby is provided by Rugby Borough 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 Rugby quote is a fixed price for the agreed specification.