Independent UK planning guide
House rendering costs in the UK
Apply a traditional or proprietary render system over a correctly prepared external substrate.
Get site-specific quotesTypical UK range
£60–£120/m²
Straightforward jobs
From £4,000
Typical site time
1–3 weeks
Build the allowance
How to read this price
Starting allowance
For a straightforward, accessible job with a standard specification.
From £4,000
Typical UK project
An early planning range before a tradesperson inspects the property.
£60–£120/m²
Likely programme
Site time varies with preparation, sequencing, approvals and drying periods.
1–3 weeks
These figures are early UK planning allowances. They are not a substitute for an itemised quotation after inspection.
Control the variables
What can change the quote?
Scaffold and difficult access
Cracks, damp and substrate repairs
Coating or render system
Elevation area and architectural details
Before accepting a quote
Ask for these details in writing
- ✓Labour, materials and VAT
- ✓Preparation and protection
- ✓Access equipment and waste
- ✓Named provisional allowances
- ✓Testing and certification
- ✓Programme and payment stages
- ✓Making good and decoration
- ✓Warranty and snagging process