Rendering in Solihull

What should you know before starting in Solihull?

Work like this in Solihull 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.
Downpipes, lights and satellite dishes on Solihull homes are removed and refitted around the new render.
Rendering in a conservation area needs planning permission before work starts.

Postcode district: B91
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: About 12 miles to the centre

Which options suit homes in Solihull?

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.

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 Solihull?

Prices in Solihull 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 Solihull

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.

How do I book a survey in Solihull?

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.

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 Solihull?

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

Rendering across Solihull

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Rendering near Solihull

Other home improvements in Solihull

Email sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk with your address in Solihull and a photo of the walls if you can.