Plasterers in Crawley

Crawley grew around its old town centre and existing villages such as Three Bridges and Ifield, with new neighbourhoods including West Green, Northgate, Langley Green, Tilgate and Pound Hill added from the late 1940s onwards. Later phases brought Broadfield, Bewbush and Maidenbower, and building has continued at Forge Wood on the edge of the town. Because each neighbourhood went up over a fairly short period, houses on the same street often share the same construction. That tends to mean the same problems turn up again and again, which makes them easier to describe when you ask for quotes.

Pebbledash is common on Crawley's post-war houses, and many owners now want a smoother modern finish. Removing it is noisy, dusty work, and the wall underneath sometimes needs repairs before new render goes on. Some homeowners choose to cover the walls with external wall insulation instead, which improves the thermal performance of the wall and gives a new finish at the same time. Our page on pebbledash removal explains how the work is usually done.

External wall insulation counts as renovating a thermal element, so building regulations apply. On a terrace or semi you will also need to think about how the insulation meets your neighbour's wall. Planning permission may be needed if the change in appearance is significant, so check with Crawley Borough Council before committing. Crawley is part of a council group that received Warm Homes: Local Grant funding, and our grants guide explains who may be eligible.

Here are some published national figures to help you set a budget. They are not specific to Crawley, and the price you are quoted will depend on wall condition, access and scaffolding. Our pricing page has more detail.

MyJobQuote and MyBuilder do not say whether VAT is included, and Checkatrade's table is headed "Cost+VAT" without explaining which it means. Ask each plasterer to show VAT clearly on their quote.