External Rendering in Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Have you noticed small cracks appearing in your masonry, or perhaps some patches of render that sound hollow when you tap them? That's what we call 'blown render,' and it's a common sight across Mid Sussex. When water gets behind those cracks and freezes, it expands, pushing the render away from the brickwork. If left alone, this eventually leads to penetrating damp inside your nice warm living room. We don't just paper over the cracks; we get stuck in, hacking off the failing material and preparing the substrate properly. It's about doing the job once and doing it right, ensuring your home stays dry and protected for decades to come.

One of the most common questions we get asked by Haywards Heath locals is: 'Do I have to paint it every few years?' If you go for our modern silicone rendering, the answer is a resounding no. These through-colour renders have the pigment mixed right into the material. Because they're highly breathable and flexible, they move naturally with your house, which drastically reduces the risk of those annoying hairline cracks. They're also built to repel water and resist algae growth. Imagine never having to get the ladders out for a repainting job again. It's a bit like a protective, self-cleaning skin for your house.

With energy bills being what they are, many of our customers are looking at External Wall Insulation (EWI). If your home has solid walls rather than cavity walls—standard for many older properties in West Sussex—you're likely losing a huge amount of heat through the brickwork. By fixing high-performance insulation boards to the outside before we apply the render, we can effectively wrap your house in a thermal blanket. It's a double win: your home looks brand new, and you'll likely see a significant drop in your heating costs. Plus, it's much less disruptive than internal insulation, as we don't even have to step foot inside your house.

We're not just 'having a go' at rendering; we are officially approved PRB Systems contractors. This means we've been trained and vetted by one of the leading manufacturers in the industry to install their high-performance monocouche and silicone renders to the highest possible standard. Being local to the Portslade and Haywards Heath area, our reputation is everything to us. We treat every project like it's our own home, which means we're meticulous about things like movement beads and expansion joints to prevent future cracking. We're fully insured up to #1 million, giving you total peace of mind while we're on-site.