Eastleigh, Hampshire
Render Crack Repair in Eastleigh
Diagnosing and repairing hairline, map and structural cracking in existing render.
Our render crack repair work in Eastleigh starts with a free survey, because guessing at a render specification is how jobs go wrong.
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.
The area sees mild southern conditions with coastal exposure, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here. Flint-and-brick construction across the chalk downland needs lime, while the coastal cities are dominated by solid-wall terraces suited to external insulation.
When render crack repair is the right call. Choose crack repair when the render is otherwise sound and well-bonded but cracking is letting water in or spoiling the appearance.
Guide price in Eastleigh
| Guide price | £55–£95 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Localised |
| Guarantee | 10 years |
Indicative only. The guide-price tool gives a range for your property; the survey gives the fixed price.
What the job includes
- 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
If a cheaper specification would do the job, we will say so. If it would not, we will tell you why.
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Render Crack Repair in Eastleigh
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
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 Eastleigh
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.
Free survey in Eastleigh
We will confirm whether render crack repair suits your walls before quoting a price.