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External Rendering

External Rendering

A weatherproof exterior that still looks right in ten years

A tired or cracked exterior finish is one of the fastest ways to age a property. We strip back failing render and replace it with a modern, weatherproof system — K-rend, pebbledash or a smooth silicone finish — chosen to suit the building and the look you want.

Every job is fully scaffolded, insulated where needed, and finished with a colour and texture agreed with you before we start.

Builders fitting timber joists beneath steel beams on a block-built house extension in London

What's Included

What an External Rendering Job Covers

Render is only as good as what sits behind it, so every job starts with the substrate and ends with a finish chosen to suit the building.

  • K-rend, silicone and monocouche render systems

    Modern systems that flex with the building instead of cracking off it.

  • Full removal of failing or cracked render

    Old render taken back to sound masonry before anything new goes on.

  • External wall insulation on request

    Insulation added behind the render where the wall allows it.

  • Colour-matched, weatherproof finish

    A colour agreed with you and mixed through, so chips don't show white.

Free quote

Need help with external rendering?

Tell us about your project and we'll arrange a free site visit, then send a detailed, fixed-price quote — usually within 24 hours.

Our approach

We fix the wall before we finish it

Render almost never fails on its own. It fails because water was getting in behind it, or because it was applied over a surface that was already breaking up. Covering that with a fresh coat hides the problem for a season and then puts you back where you started.

So we survey the wall first, deal with whatever caused the failure, and only then build the new system up in coats — each one given time to go off properly rather than rushed to clear the scaffold.

Discuss Your Project
Finished grey flat roof with rooflights on a brick house extension in London, by DSK Design and Build

How We Work

Inside Our Renovation Process

A clear, four-stage process designed to keep your project on schedule and free of surprises.

  1. Initial consultation

    We go over your vision, property needs, budget, priorities, and desire for renovations.

  2. Planning and design

    Our staff creates sensible designs, thorough specifications, timetables, and recommendations for projects.

  3. Building and installation

    Expert tradespeople painstakingly, effectively, and in conformity with agreed designs finish the makeover.

  4. Final handover

    We check the finished work, take care of any loose ends, and make sure everything is up to standards.

Why Choose Us

Why Pick Our London Renovation Company

  • Local Experts

    London Know-How

    We understand London homes, layouts, property constraints and improvement expectations.

  • One Team

    Complete Service

    Renovation, plastering, plumbing, electrics, carpentry, tiling, flooring — all under one roof.

  • Transparent

    Clear Pricing

    Detailed quotes explaining work, materials, and expenses before we start.

  • Craftsmanship

    Quality Finish

    With every job comes careful preparation, expert trades, and long-lasting materials.

  • On Schedule

    Trustworthy Timelines

    A systematic approach that removes delays, disruption and project stress.

  • Supported

    Practical Advice

    Advice on layout, materials and long-term value at every step of your refurbishment.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what homeowners across London have to say about working with DSK Design and Build.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find simple answers to all your common queries about organizing, budgeting, managing, and finishing London house remodels.

Depending on the size, state, specification, structural work, design needs, and finish level of the property, a complete London house makeover typically costs between £1,500 and £3,000 or more per square metre. Listed buildings, large renovations, high-end materials, and central London sites can drive up costs noticeably. A thorough property survey and written quote offer the most sensible projection.

The scope of the project, approvals, state of the property, material availability, and number of trades engaged all affect timelines. Renovations of a single room could last a few weeks; those of an entire house could span several months. Before construction starts, a thorough schedule should be decided.

Yes. We arrange surveys, design, authorizations, structural work, plumbing, electrics, construction, installations, decoration, and ultimate finishing. Our knowledgeable building crew helps to simplify communication, maximize cooperation between trades, and offer homeowners one point of contact during the makeover.

Look for good insurance, good references, recent work samples, clear written estimates, experience, and communication. Confirm what is covered, how deviations are handled, the likely timescales, amounts of payment, and who authorises. Value, quality, structure and dependability are also highly important, so don’t only opt for the lowest price

Many internal changes don’t call for planning permission. But extensions, significant outside modifications, loft conversions, listed structures, and homes in conservation zones might need listed building permission or planning permission. Even in cases where planning permission is not needed, Building Regulations approval may be important. Before work starts, requirements should be checked with the relevant London borough.

We flag anything unexpected as soon as we find it, explain the options and costs, and agree the way forward with you before continuing.

Yes. Our workmanship is guaranteed, and manufacturer warranties on materials and fittings are passed on to you at handover.

Often yes, depending on the work. We'll discuss which rooms stay usable, keep the site tidy and phase the work to limit disruption.

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Tell us about your home, aspirations, and goals, and we can assist you in organizing your next makeover with confidence.

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