Cannock grew as a mining town on the edge of Cannock Chase, and its housing shows it: Victorian and early 20th-century terraces around the town centre, Chadsmoor and Hednesford, inter-war council semis in Bridgtown and Heath Hayes, and large post-war and modern estates in Pye Green, Rawnsley, Norton Canes and Huntington. Many houses here have pebble-dash, non-traditional construction or render that has cracked and stained. RCR Connections Ltd is a rendering and plastering company based in Solihull, and we render homes across Cannock, Hednesford, Heath Hayes, Norton Canes, Huntington and Great Wyrley.
Render systems we use
- Through-coloured render (K-Rend, monocouche): no painting, clean modern finish.
- Silicone render: thin, flexible and water-repellent.
- Sand and cement render: traditional, durable, normally painted.
- Insulated render (EWI): insulation boards with a render finish to cut heat loss.
Non-traditional and solid-walled homes
Some post-war houses around Cannock were built using non-traditional methods, such as concrete panels or steel frames, rather than standard brick cavity walls. These can lose a lot of heat and often benefit from external wall insulation with a render finish. They need assessing properly first, and some types need specialist surveys for mortgage purposes. We’ll be honest if your house needs that before rendering.
Pebble-dash and failing render
We tap-test walls first. Sound render or pebble-dash can sometimes be covered with a suitable system after preparation. Hollow or cracked render needs removing. Where render meets the ground, we finish above ground level with a bellcast bead so water runs off rather than soaking into the base of the wall.
Old mine workings
Parts of the Cannock area were mined extensively. If you’re seeing wide or recurring cracks, get a surveyor’s view before rendering, because render won’t stop structural movement.
How a rendering job works
- Photos first. WhatsApp pictures of the walls to 07453 614095.
- Survey and preparation. We check cracks, damp and hollow render, then repair and prime.
- Protection and scaffold. Windows, doors and paths are masked, with scaffold where needed.
- Application. Beads, base coat and mesh where needed, then the finish coat.
- Clean-up and walk-round.
Planning in Cannock
Cannock Chase District Council handles planning. Re-rendering is usually permitted development, but conservation areas and listed buildings are different. Check first if you’re unsure. Render needs dry weather above about 5°C to cure.
Choosing a colour
Off-whites, creams and light greys tend to stay looking cleaner than pure white, particularly on north-facing walls and near the trees of the Chase. We can show sample cards.
Plastering inside too
We also skim, re-plaster, board and repair ceilings. See plastering in Birmingham and Coventry.
Areas we cover
We cover Cannock town, Chadsmoor, Bridgtown, Hednesford, Heath Hayes, Pye Green, Rawnsley, Norton Canes, Huntington, Cheslyn Hay and Great Wyrley. Cheslyn Hay and Great Wyrley come under South Staffordshire Council for planning.
Get a rendering quote
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Call or WhatsApp 07453 614095 or email rcrconnectionsltd@gmail.com. See also rendering in Solihull, our K-Rend and monocouche page and our Walsall rendering page.