Old render does an important job until it fails. Once it cracks, blows or comes away from the wall, rain gets in behind it, the wall stays wet and the damage spreads. Patching it over rarely lasts, and new patches almost never match the old colour.
Skim Infusion strips failed render back to the wall, repairs what is underneath and applies a brand-new render system. We re-render houses, bungalows and extensions across Aldershot, Farnborough, Farnham, Fleet, Camberley and the surrounding towns.
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Fine hairline cracks are common, but cracks that grow, branch out or let water in need attention
Tap the wall; a hollow, drummy sound means the render has lost its grip
Sections that bow outwards or have started to fall away
Green algae, black mould or rust-coloured streaks that keep coming back
Damp patches on inside walls can be caused by water getting behind failed render
Painted render that flakes and needs redoing every few years
Small, isolated areas of damage can sometimes be cut out and repaired. But if the damage is spread across the wall, or the render is hollow in several places, a full re-render is usually the better long-term choice. It costs more up front but saves you paying for repeated repairs.
We will always give you an honest view during our free visit. If a repair will do the job, we will tell you.
We check the render and the wall behind it and explain what we find.
Windows, doors, paths, drives and plants are protected before work starts.
Failed render is hacked off back to sound masonry and taken away.
Cracks, loose bricks and damaged areas are repaired so the new render has a solid base.
We apply a reinforced base coat with mesh, a primer and a finishing coat, usually a spray-applied silicone render.
All waste is removed and the site is left tidy.
Many homeowners choose to replace old sand and cement render with silicone render. It is through-coloured so it never needs painting, it is water-repellent and breathable, and its self-cleaning surface helps keep the walls looking fresh. Because we spray it on, you get an even finish across every wall.
Learn more about spray-applied silicone render.
Older houses with solid walls need to breathe. Using the wrong render, such as a dense cement render on soft brick or stone, can trap moisture and cause damp. On older properties we will recommend a breathable system, which may be silicone or, where appropriate, a traditional lime render.
Learn more about lime plastering.
If you are adding an extension, it is a good time to re-render the whole house so old and new walls match perfectly in colour and texture.
Learn more about extension plastering and rendering.
Only if it is sound and firmly bonded to the wall. Render that is cracked, hollow or blown has to come off first, or the new render will fail with it.
Removing old render does create dust and debris, but we protect your property and clear up thoroughly. All waste is taken away.
Re-rendering a house in a similar finish does not usually need planning permission, but conservation areas and listed buildings can be different. If in doubt, check with your local council before work starts.
It depends on the size of the walls, how much render needs removing, access and scaffolding. We give a free written quote after visiting your home.
We are based in Aldershot and work across north-east Hampshire and west Surrey. Choose your town to see local work and reviews.
Call 01252 000000 or send us a few photos of your walls through the form and we will arrange a visit.
