Roofing and exterior
Front and rear elevations in London
GONT LTD is a London building company that repairs and renews front and rear elevations: brick cleaning and repointing, render and cladding, lintels, sills and crack repairs, and exterior decoration.
A good elevation job starts with the wall itself: what it is built from, where water gets in and what needs repairing before anything new goes on.
Scope
What’s included.
- Brick cleaning, repointing and repairs
- Render, including new render systems
- Cladding in timber, composite or stone
- Lintels, sills, crack stitching and other repairs
- Exterior painting and decorative details
Planning your project
Time, cost and what to prepare.
What affects the time and cost
- The height of the wall and the scaffolding needed
- How much repair the wall needs first
- The finish you choose
- Whether the house is listed or in a conservation area
Before you ask for a quote
- Photos of the front and the rear
- Any damp, cracks or leaks you have noticed
- Whether the house is in a conservation area
Rules in the UK
Permissions and regulations.
Painting and repairs rarely need planning permission. Outside conservation areas, cladding is usually permitted development if the materials look similar to the house; in a conservation area you need permission to clad the outside of a house in stone, artificial stone, pebble dash, render, timber, plastic or tiles. Where 25 per cent or more of an external wall is re-rendered or re-clad, the Building Regulations normally apply and the insulation would normally have to be improved; see the Planning Portal guide to external walls.
General guidance only, based on gov.uk and the Planning Portal. Your council or building control has the final say.
Things to watch
- Older brickwork is usually built in soft lime mortar, so repointing should use a compatible mix.
- Do not clad or render over a wall that is structurally unsound.
How it works
From first call to finished room.
- 01
Free consultation and quote
Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll give you a free quote for your project.
- 02
The build
We review the project and agree the details, commence the work, then finish with quality control and a final check.
- 03
6-month warranty
On our construction services.
FAQ
Exterior Elevations: your questions.
Do I need planning permission to render my house?
Outside conservation areas, usually not, if the finish looks similar to the house. In a conservation area, rendering or cladding the outside of a house needs planning permission.
Does re-rendering need building regulations approval?
If 25 per cent or more of an external wall is re-rendered or re-clad, the Building Regulations normally apply and the wall's insulation would normally have to be improved.
Should old brickwork be repointed with cement?
Usually not. Older brick walls are mostly built in soft lime mortar, and a hard cement mortar can trap moisture and damage the bricks, so the new mortar should be compatible.
Can external wall insulation go on as part of the work?
Often, as part of a render or cladding system. It has to meet the Building Regulations, and in a conservation area it may need planning permission because it changes the look of the wall.
Do you give a warranty?
Yes. GONT LTD offers a 6-month warranty on its construction services. If an issue appears in that time, we come back and put it right.
How do I get a free quote?
Call +44 7783 930505 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), email info@gont.co.uk or use the form on this page. The consultation and quote are free.
Which areas of London do you cover?
We work across West London and Central London. Our showroom is in Fulham.
Are you insured and certified?
Yes. GONT LTD has public liability insurance, and our team holds NICEIC and F-Gas certifications.
Articles
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- +44 7783 930505Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
- info@gont.co.ukEmail
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