In short
- Ash and Tongham have seen substantial new-build development, much of it with render as part of the original design.
- Extensions and repairs on newer homes mean matching colour and system.
- Older village houses and post-war homes suit silicone or monocouche re-rendering.
- The area is close to Aldershot and the Blackwater Valley, with some low-lying plots.
Growth in Ash and Tongham
The western part of Guildford borough has grown significantly, with new estates in Ash, Ash Green and Tongham. Many of these homes use through-coloured render on some or all elevations. As they age, owners ask for extensions to match, cracks around openings to be repaired, and algae staining to be cleaned.
Matching new-build render
The builder's specification, if you have it from your home's handover pack, usually names the render system and colour. If not, we can often identify the product type from the texture. Colour can still vary, so a sample panel is essential. See rendering extensions and new builds.
Older homes
Ash Vale and Ash village include Victorian, interwar and post-war houses. Interwar and post-war homes suit silicone or monocouche. Older solid-walled houses need a breathable approach.
Planning
Guildford Borough Council currently handles planning here. Surrey's district and borough councils are being replaced by new unitary councils, so check which authority handles planning at the time you apply. Most of the area is outside conservation areas and the Surrey Hills, so re-rendering is usually permitted development.
Questions people ask
My new-build render has cracked around a window. Is that normal?
Minor cracking at openings is common if mesh reinforcement was missed at corners. If the home is still under a build warranty, report it to the builder first.
Do you cover Normandy and Ash Vale?
Yes, along with Ash Green, Tongham, Normandy and Pirbright.