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Protect and transform your property exterior — sand-cement, monocouche, silicone, acrylic, and pebble dash rendering. Compare up to 3 free quotes from vetted local tradespeople within 24 hours.

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About External Rendering

External rendering protects your home's exterior walls from the elements while dramatically improving kerb appeal. There are several types of external render to choose from, each with different cost, maintenance, and aesthetic characteristics — from traditional sand-and-cement to modern monocouche systems that require no painting.

External rendering is suitable for most masonry walls including brick, block, and stone. It is particularly popular on 1930s–70s properties where the original brick may be weathered or porous, and on modern houses and extensions where a clean, contemporary look is desired.

Our network of rendering specialists covers all external render systems. Get up to 3 free quotes from vetted local tradespeople and compare on price, materials, and start dates.

What’s involved

Survey and preparation — check substrate, repair cracks, treat damp
Mesh and beading fitted at reveals, corners, and expansion joints
Base coat applied and allowed to set
Top coat — monocouche, silicone, acrylic, or traditional float and set
Texture finish applied — smooth, scraped, tyrolean, roughcast
Painting of finished render where required (sand-cement systems)

Typical costs

Job type
Typical cost
Sand-cement render (per m²)
£18 – £35
Monocouche/K-Rend (per m²)
£35 – £55
Silicone render (per m²)
£40 – £65
Typical semi-detached house
£3,500 – £7,000
Typical detached house
£5,000 – £12,000
Guide prices only. Get 3 quotes for accurate pricing in your area.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest-lasting external render?
Modern polymer-modified systems such as monocouche, silicone, and acrylic renders typically last 20–30 years with minimal maintenance. Traditional sand-cement render may need painting every 5–10 years and can crack over time if applied too rigidly.
Do I need planning permission to render my house?
In most cases no, as rendering is considered maintenance rather than development. However, if you live in a conservation area, have a listed building, or the render colour would be a material change, you should check with your local planning authority.
How long does external rendering take?
A typical semi-detached house takes 3–5 days for a two-coat monocouche system, or 5–7 days for a traditional sand-cement system including painting. Scaffolding is usually required.
How do I know if my render needs replacing?
Signs include large cracks, sections that sound hollow when tapped (blown render), damp ingress on internal walls, or render that is repeatedly failing paint. A fresh render system is often more cost-effective than repeated repairs.
What time of year is best for external rendering?
Rendering should ideally be done in dry conditions above 5°C. Spring and summer (April–September) are the most reliable months in the UK. Avoid rendering in frost, heavy rain, or direct summer sun.
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