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Building around your home

Rendering services in Solihull.

Refresh the appearance of your exterior with rendering work considered alongside the walls, repairs and wider plans for your home.

Illustrative house with off-white external render and charcoal windows

A fresh finish for your home.

Give your exterior a clearer finish.

The outside of your home is part of the complete picture. You may be updating an existing exterior, planning an extension or considering rendering within a wider refurbishment. Tell us about the walls, their current finish and the look you have in mind. We can discuss rendering and associated building work around the property rather than choosing a finish from an image alone.

  • External rendering
  • Wall preparation and finishing
  • Part of repairs or a larger refurbishment

Discuss your project

Consider the complete picture

Work that fits
your home.

Explore the parts of the project you want to discuss. The right approach depends on your property and agreed scope.

Illustrative house with off-white external render and charcoal windows

01 / Rendering

A new look for the existing home.

Begin with the part of the exterior you want to improve and the appearance you would like to achieve. You may be looking at a whole elevation or considering how several areas of the house should relate to one another. Photos of the existing walls can help explain your ideas. Our rendering service can form part of a home improvement or wider refurbishment project, with the finish and proposed scope discussed for the property. Tell us what you like about the current exterior as well as what you want to change, so those priorities remain part of the conversation.

  • External rendering enquiries
  • Existing finishes and intended appearance
  • Part or wider exterior changes
Illustrative repaired brickwork and window surround on a British house

02 / Rendering

Consider preparation and repairs.

The existing walls need to be part of the discussion, alongside the appearance of the new finish. Mention visible damage, earlier repairs or areas that have concerned you. We can discuss wall preparation and associated building repairs within the proposed work. A new surface should not be treated as a confirmed solution to an unexplained problem, so describe the observations you have rather than assuming the cause. The appropriate preparation, materials and technical requirements need confirming for the wall and proposed work. Send any advice or project information already available to help explain the starting point.

  • Wall preparation
  • Associated building repairs
  • Existing condition and advice
Illustrative brick home extension with bifold doors and a garden

03 / Rendering

Bring old and new areas together.

When rendering is part of an extension or refurbishment, think about the complete exterior rather than the new work in isolation. Tell us how the proposed areas sit alongside the existing walls, doors and windows. You can discuss the look you want and any related building services at the same time. Drawings or photographs may help explain the relationship between the spaces, particularly while an extension design is developing. The agreed specification and any applicable planning or building-control requirements should be established for the project before the exterior work proceeds.

  • Rendering within extensions
  • Refurbishment and exterior appearance
  • Connections to doors and windows

A useful starting point

Bring your ideas.
We’ll talk them through.

Share the property location, which external walls are involved and what you would like the finished exterior to look like. Include safely taken photos and mention visible defects or previous repairs. If the work forms part of an extension or refurbishment, send those plans too. Describe whether you have a particular finish in mind or would like to discuss options. Confirm the applicable requirements for the proposed work and the individual property.

Read the project-planning guide ↗

Useful details to share

  • Your town or postcode
  • Which exterior walls or elevations are involved
  • The current finish and visible concerns
  • Photos, drawings or existing repair information
  • Your intended appearance and wider project plans

Send your enquiry ↗

Moving your plans forward

A straightforward
next step.

  1. 01

    Describe the exterior

    Explain the walls involved, the existing appearance and the result you want. Include any concerns about their condition and relevant previous work.

  2. 02

    Discuss preparation and scope

    Consider rendering, preparation and connected repairs together. Confirm the suitable specification and any technical or approval requirements for the property.

  3. 03

    Connect the wider work

    Bring extension or refurbishment plans into the conversation. Agree how exterior finishes, access and other services fit the next stage.

Before we begin

Your questions.
A clearer picture.

For advice about the work you are considering, tell us about your own property.

Can rendering be part of a refurbishment?

Yes. Rendering can be discussed alongside building repairs and wider refurbishment work. Tell us whether you want to change the whole exterior or particular areas and how this fits with the rest of the project.

Do you carry out wall preparation and associated repairs?

Wall preparation and finishing are within the rendering service scope, with building repairs discussed where relevant. Describe any visible defects or existing concerns so the proposed work can be considered for the actual walls.

Can I choose a finish from a website photograph?

Images can help explain an appearance you like, but they are not a specification for your property. Share the existing wall details and discuss the proposed materials, preparation and finish before treating the choice as settled.

Can you discuss rendering on an extension?

Yes. Explain the extension plans and how you want the new and existing exterior areas to relate. Drawings and photos can help with that discussion, and any associated building work should be included in the proposed scope.

Does rendering need permission or building-control consideration?

Requirements can apply to exterior-wall work and depend on the property and proposed scope. Confirm the applicable planning and building-control requirements before proceeding. The project guide links to general information and local council resources.

What should I include when I contact you?

Send your location, the walls involved, the current finish, any visible concerns and the result you want. Photos are useful if safely taken. Mention whether the rendering is part of a larger extension, repair or refurbishment project.

Solihull and surrounding areas

Local to your
next chapter.

Explore our coverage and include your town or postcode when you enquire.

Solihull ↗Knowle ↗Birmingham ↗Dorridge ↗Hall Green ↗Warwick ↗Shirley ↗Olton ↗Balsall Common ↗Kenilworth ↗Leamington Spa ↗Coventry ↗

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Bring the work
together.

Your next step

Let’s make your home
work for you.

Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll talk through the possibilities.

Discuss your project

Discuss your project