Pebble-dash & render removal in Stratford & Newham

Postcodes: E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16 · Council: London Borough of Newham

Newham is mostly late-Victorian and Edwardian terraced streets – Forest Gate, Manor Park, East Ham, Plaistow – plus newer flats around Stratford and the Royal Docks.

What to check in Newham

• Nine conservation areas, three with Article 4 directions. They are Durham Road, East Ham, Forest Gate Town Centre, Romford Road, Stratford St John's, Sugar House Lane, Three Mills, University and the Woodgrange Estate. Woodgrange Estate, Romford Road and Durham Road also have Article 4 directions (Newham Council). In any conservation area, cladding a house in render or pebble-dash needs planning permission (Planning Portal).
• Flats and conversions. Many terraces are split into flats. Outside walls usually belong to the freeholder, so check your lease before getting quotes, and remember flats don't have householder permitted development rights.

Typical costs

Strip and re-render a 3-bed semi: around £3,800–£5,200 in national guides (Checkatrade); removal alone £20–£60/m² (MyBuilder). London quotes are often towards the top of these ranges. See the cost guide.