The wall condition matters more than the postcode.
Edinburgh has everything from traditional stone buildings and older rendered homes to modern estates. The useful quote is the one that explains what is actually on your wall, what has failed and what preparation the new system needs.
What should happen at the survey?
The surveyor should inspect the extent of cracking or hollow areas, identify the likely substrate, consider access and explain whether the existing finish is being stripped, repaired or prepared for a new system.
If you are changing the appearance of a property in a conservation area or working on a listed building, permissions may need checking before the specification is finalised.
Full wall versus whole house
Our current service accepts both. A single full gable or complete front/rear elevation can be a genuine major project even if the rest of the house is not being replaced.