Render removal

Bendy_House

Wow, that render is in a hell of a state.

I'd have thought, as a result, that 90% would be pretty easy to remove, though?!

This part isn't a hugely skilled job, just needing someone who knows how to take care - ie control the angle of the SDS bolster bit.

If you can get separate quotes for the insulation and subsequent cladding (even if they are from 2 different companies - though I'd have though one would do it), then 'all' you need is a general builder or even a competent 'handypeep' to do the removal. That just cannot be a 'big' job.

On a different matter, how much insulation/cladding can be added before that roof overhang is lost? What is normally done here to cope - are there gable extension pieces that can be fitted to the roof tiles to cope (I ask, because I don't know)?

FreeBear

Bendy_House said: Wow, that render is in a hell of a state.

I'd have thought, as a result, that 90% would be pretty easy to remove, though?!

This part isn't a hugely skilled job, just needing someone who knows how to take care - ie control the angle of the SDS bolster bit.

I've been using a cheap air hammer/chisel combo from Lidl to chip off render - Not as aggressive as an SDS, but a lot lighter. For the most part, the OP's walls could be tackled from a scaffold tower as a DIY job, which would save considerably on labour costs. A couple of nasty holes under the (kitchen ?) windows need filling properly rather than being pumped full of expanding foam. The walls also look as if they might be solid brick construction - If so, it would be an idea to look at cork/wood fibre insulation with a lime render.

silvercar

Whereabouts do you live? Someone on here may know someone prepared to quote. Otherwise join Facebook local groups, nextdoor app or even your road’s WhatsApp group.

Davesnave

Bendy_House said:

Wow, that render is in a hell of a state.

I'd have thought, as a result, that 90% would be pretty easy to remove, though?!

This part isn't a hugely skilled job, just needing someone who knows how to take care - ie control the angle of the SDS bolster bit.

This OAP did his large detached bungalow for under £100. Admittedly I didn't need a scaffold tower, just trestles. I used a light Hitachi SDS and an appropriate bit. By the end the Hitachi's on/off switch was knackered, so I returned it under guarantee and got a new one.

Not the nicest job, but done in 2 hour bursts and not with my big SDS drill, which would have tired me quickly.

I'd guess disposal might be the most expensive part. I had a very large hole to fill!

WustyRex

Green deal render companies are lazy, simple.
The deal is drawn up to EWI and render and thats it. ITS JUST A LABOUR job to remove and their EWI guys on £200 a day are to expensive.
Once scaffold is up, I used £60 a day labourer with a hammer drill and a skip.

If your house has to be render not brick then the EWI can be part stuck and part pinned (usually both) allowing it to be made flat ,but the 'must be flat' bit is because the render used is often THIN COAT which will show and uneven walls lumps., 

There is a BrickFX render to replicate brick and take the house back to the future, or even a StoneFX  if you want Cotwold Cottage, (Stone requires less flat surface as it can be built out more).
Depends where you are in the UK, but most EWI fitters are short of staff or very busy.