Rendering in West Bromwich

Before your render in West Bromwich

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 West Bromwich, building control is provided by Sandwell Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Rendering in a conservation area needs planning permission before work starts.
Hollow or loose render has to come off before a new system goes on.
Silicone and through-coloured renders don't need painting.

Postcode districts: B70, B71
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: Our home town

Choices to weigh up in West Bromwich

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.

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 West Bromwich?

Expect to budget between £40 and £160 per m² in West Bromwich. Silicone render with base coat and mesh over sound brickwork, including beads: typically £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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Rendering in West Bromwich: common questions

Can you render over my old render or pebbledash?

Sometimes. If the existing render is firmly bonded, some systems can go over it after cleaning and a key coat. Hollow, cracked or loose render must come off first, because new render won't hold a failing background. We tap-test the whole wall at survey and tell you which areas can stay.

Which postcodes in West Bromwich do you work in?

We cover B70, B71 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of West Bromwich, neighbouring Oldbury and Smethwick are covered too.

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 Sandwell Council need to approve my render?

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

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Other work we do in West Bromwich

We'll tap-test your walls and set out the options in writing after a free rendering survey in West Bromwich.