HI..Going to view a property tomorrow, been told it needs rendering, because of a leak, bricks left on show? Dont trust estate agents...been stung bad!! How much should this type of work cost?
What qustions do I need to ask, so I dont get caught out again...
Regards
tony
7 Oct 2009, 8:04 PM
You should insulate at th same time under the requirements of part L1B of the building regs
cost DIY 40 m^-2 professional anything you want ! should be £ 75 but you could struggle to find less than 100 m^-2
SOULEYES
8 Oct 2009, 7:20 AM
Thank you Tony...
Can anyone tell me how much the whole side of a house would cost, I want to purchase flat on ground floor, so hopefully would only cost me half the price...???
heinbloed
8 Oct 2009, 10:35 AM
Once you're up to do the job of rendering anyhow integrate the external insulation. This will make the entire job of insulating relativly cheap. Scaffolding, skip, man hours and rendering are already paid for, so only the EPS(or whatever), the glue and the plugging/meshing has to be seen as an extra cost. Maybe the extension/replacement of window cills and window/door frames as well, depending on the situation. External insulation is the most efficient way of insulating a home, once the rendering has to be done anyhow it is also the cheapest/most sustainable method to save energy by insulating. Don't waste money on make-up. Spend it on quality.
