A better finish starts with the wall beneath it.

External rendering · Hampshire and the South Fresh render can change the appearance of a home, but choosing a colour is only part of the job. EvoHome helps you understand the wall’s condition, compare suitable systems and agree a clear specification with an independent rendering specialist. Share your postcode to confirm local suitability and availability.

Photos or plans are optional. Completed external finish from the published cork-based spray render project Before: exterior from the existing published rendering case study After: the same property, photographed from a different viewpoint Investigate the reason for failure Cracks, hollow areas, staining or internal damp can have different causes.

Check the wall, existing finish, rainwater goods, junctions and exposure before covering them. New render should not be sold as a way to conceal movement or an unresolved moisture problem. Address the building before the finish In the existing published cork-based spray render project, EvoHome helped the homeowner consider repointing, rendering and cladding.

The recorded scope included a chimney rebuild before the external finish. The photographs show that particular property; they are not a promise that a coating alone resolves damp or replaces a designed insulation upgrade. Compare complete systems Silicone-finish systems Compare the complete specified system, including preparation, basecoat and reinforcement, rather than the topcoat alone.

Monocouche Discuss substrate suitability, texture, detailing, exposure and how repairs or future maintenance would be handled. Lime and traditional materials Older solid-wall buildings may need specialist advice on compatible materials and moisture behaviour. A system suitable for one modern wall is not automatically suitable for a traditional building.

Insulated render External wall insulation is a broader upgrade with insulation, fixings and junction details to design. It is not interchangeable with a thin decorative coating. Specialist coatings Where a specialist coating is proposed, ask what problem it addresses and what evidence supports the claimed performance.

Avoid presenting thin coatings as equivalent to a designed insulation system. The details that protect the finish The specification should explain how the system ends at openings, ground level and adjoining materials. These details matter as much as the broad wall areas. Preparation and repair Agree whether existing render is removed or retained, the substrate assessment and repair strategy.

Edges and junctions Specify reinforcement, beads, sills, drips, damp-proof-course clearance and roof/wall junctions. Practical conditions Plan services and pipework, suitable weather and curing conditions, and sample panels for texture and colour. Know what your quotation includes Agree a clear scope before comparing totals.

Check the specification, allowances and exclusions, and who is responsible for each part of the work. Preparation and removal Underlying repairs priced separately where unknown Named complete system Access and scaffold Protection of windows, gardens and neighbours Pipework changes and finishing details Waste and VAT Thermal upgrades or approval costs where applicable Maintenance and warranty conditions Permissions and technical checks Planning restrictions can affect the finish, particularly for protected buildings and locations.

Building regulations may apply to re-rendering depending on the extent of work, with thermal upgrades potentially required. Check the project-specific position before agreeing a finish-only quotation. A clearer way forward Good advice starts with what your home needs. We help you clarify the work, consider suitable options and connect with experienced independent professionals.

If you would like to compare quotations, we help make the scope clear so you can understand what each includes. Understand the wall and your goals Discuss the appearance you want and any cracks, staining or moisture issues. Define a suitable system Arrange appropriate condition assessment and agree preparation, details, samples and technical input.

Review specialist quotations Check the full system, access and exclusions. Compare alternatives only if you want them. Agree the programme and inspection Confirm weather and access arrangements, responsibilities, payment stages and communication. Retain the inspection record, maintenance instructions and aftercare contacts.

Independent professionals carry out the physical work. EvoHome provides guidance and the coordination agreed for your project. Your quotation and agreement should make each party’s responsibilities clear. Will rendering cure damp? Not by itself. Establish the source of moisture and the condition of the wall first; otherwise a new finish may leave the underlying problem unresolved.

Can new render go over the old? Sometimes, but the existing finish must be assessed for soundness and compatibility with the proposed system. Removal and repairs may be necessary. Which type is best? There is no single answer for every property. Wall construction, condition, exposure, desired appearance and maintenance all affect the choice.

Can cracks return? They can if underlying movement or detailing problems remain. Ask how the cause has been assessed and how the proposed specification deals with it. Can an existing coloured render be painted? The suitable coating and preparation depend on the existing system and its condition. Check compatibility and the manufacturer’s maintenance guidance before repainting.

What should I keep afterwards? The product/system specification, colour details, care instructions, work record and the actual workmanship and product warranty terms. Let us start with your home. Tell us your postcode, the wall issue or finish you have in mind, and your current stage. Photos or plans can help, but are optional.

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