South East
Render Crack Repair in Hampshire
Diagnosing and repairing hairline, map and structural cracking in existing render.
We carry out render crack repair across Hampshire and the surrounding Hampshire area throughout the year.
The prevailing picture in Hampshire is Georgian and Victorian housing, flint and brick cottages and extensive modern development. That means coastal salt on Portsmouth and Gosport properties, EWI on solid-wall stock comes up more here than almost anywhere else. Local conditions bring mild southern conditions with coastal exposure, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying.
Local factor. Flint-and-brick construction across the chalk downland needs lime, while the coastal cities are dominated by solid-wall terraces suited to external insulation.
Is render crack repair right for a Hampshire property?
Choose crack repair when the render is otherwise sound and well-bonded but cracking is letting water in or spoiling the appearance.
That decision gets made at the survey, not on the phone. We will tell you plainly if a different system would serve the building better — including when a cheaper one would.
Guide price and specification
| Guide price | £55–£95 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Localised |
| Curing / drying | 2-5 days |
| Guarantee | 10 years |
| Coverage | All of Hampshire — 10 towns and cities |
Indicative only, excluding scaffold, stripping and repairs. Try the guide-price tool for a range based on your property.
What is included
- Crack mapping and diagnosis
- Distinguishes cosmetic from structural
- Stitching and mesh reinforcement
- Flexible fillers where movement continues
- Movement joint installation
- Full-elevation mesh skim option
- Colour-matched top coat
- Structural referral where needed
Render Crack Repair across Hampshire
Render Crack Repair in Hampshire
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
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What happens next
Four steps from enquiry to finished wall
Free survey
We visit, test the substrate, measure up and identify what caused any existing failure.
Written quote
An itemised fixed price with the system named, materials specified and scaffold included.
Booked in
An agreed start date, scaffold arranged, and a clear run of days set aside for your job.
Finished and guaranteed
Site cleared, scaffold struck, guarantee documents and system warranty issued.
FAQs
Render Crack Repair in Hampshire — questions
What causes cracks in render?
Shrinkage during curing, an over-strong mix, thermal movement, missing movement joints, substrate movement, or genuine structural movement. The pattern tells you which.
When do cracks mean structural problems?
Diagonal cracks from window and door corners, cracks wider than about 5mm, cracks that are visibly growing, or cracking matched by internal cracking. Those need a structural engineer, not a renderer.
How long does a rendering job take?
A typical three-bedroom semi is usually one to two weeks on site including scaffold, preparation, application and finishing. Weather, wall condition and the system chosen all move that.
Do I need planning permission to render my house?
Usually not on a standard house, but you will if the property is listed, in a conservation area, or if rendering would significantly change its appearance. We flag it at survey.
Will you need scaffolding?
For anything above single storey, yes — it is safer and produces a better finish than working off ladders or towers. Scaffold is included and itemised in the quote.
How long before I can paint new render?
Through-coloured systems need no painting at all. Sand and cement should cure for around 28 days before masonry paint goes anywhere near it.
Render Crack Repair quotes across Hampshire
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.