How much does it cost to render a house?
External render is priced by wall area. Enter your wall area below for a region-adjusted estimate including scaffolding.
What affects rendering cost
- 1Wall area and access
Priced per m² of elevation; scaffolding to the walls is part of the cost.
- 2Render system
Through-coloured silicone/monocouche avoids repainting; sand-and-cement is cheaper but needs painting.
- 3Prep and beads
Preparing the substrate, corner beads and stop beads all add to the finish.
External render is a strong kerb-appeal move on properties with tired or over-painted brick. If you're also improving thermal performance, insulated render (EWI) does both jobs at once — at a higher cost.
Rendering costs by type (indicative)
| Type | Per m² | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sand & cement + paint | £40 – £70 | Traditional, needs repainting |
| Monocouche | £45 – £85 | Through-coloured, one coat |
| Silicone / K-Rend | £45 – £90 | Self-cleaning, durable |
| Whole semi (~110 m²) | — | £5,000 – £10,000 |
Includes scaffolding and beads. Insulated render (EWI) costs more — see external wall insulation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to render a house?+
Through-coloured render typically costs £45–£90 per m² including scaffolding, so rendering a semi (~110 m² of wall) is roughly £5,000–£10,000. Sand-and-cement is cheaper but needs painting.
Is rendering worth it?+
Render can transform kerb appeal and cover tired or mismatched brickwork — a cost-effective uplift on a flip where the elevations let the property down.
Related tools & guides
Want to know how these figures are calculated? See our cost methodology.
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