Substrate and crack assessment
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
Plasterer service guide
External rendering specialists
Protect and refresh external walls with a render system suited to the substrate, exposure, movement and moisture behaviour of the building.
Free for homeownersUp to three quotesLocal trade matchingNo obligation to hire
Typical project budget
£3,000–£12,000
Use this as a planning range only. Your property, region, specification and access determine the final quotation.
What the work can include
Mesh, beads and base coat
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Silicone, cement or lime finish
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Scaffold, reveals and external making good
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How to compare quotations
Wall area and height
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Existing render and movement
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Exposure and colour
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Insulation, beads, scaffold and repairs
Confirm who pays for access equipment, parking restrictions, protection and any return visit caused by difficult or limited access.
Questions homeowners ask
Can new render go over old render?
Only if the existing surface is sound and compatible; hollow, cracked or damp areas usually need removal.
Is silicone render maintenance-free?
It can resist weathering well, but no exterior finish is maintenance-free; detailing and cleaning still matter.
Do I need scaffold?
Safe access is normally required for a complete elevation, and should be priced separately or clearly included.