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Last updated: 25 November 2024
How much do ProPERLA coatings cost in 2025?
Looking for something more durable than standard weather coatings to protect your home’s exteriors? ProPERLA could be the answer. Here’s how much to budget.
Fast Facts
The ballpark figure to supply and install a ProPERLA coating for an average-sized, semi-detached home is around £3,000
Only a ProPERLA-approved tradesperson can apply ProPERLA coatings
When professionally applied, the coating will have a ten-year (or more) guarantee
Are you looking into weatherproofing your home but want something more long-lasting than a standard, shop-bought treatment? ProPERLA coatings could be a great option.
ProPERLA offers many benefits, including a ten-year plus guarantee, although it's important to know this isn’t a DIY fix. Only approved specialists trained by ProPERLA can apply the treatment, so you’re buying into a full package here.
Let’s look at the costs involved.
How much do ProPERLA coatings cost?
For materials and labour, a ProPERLA-trained specialist typically charges around £3,000 for an average-sized semi-detached home.
Meanwhile, you’ll be looking at around £4,000 for an average-sized detached house in the UK.
Here are other estimated costs for ProPERLA in the UK, which include both the materials and labour.
| Item | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProPERLA exterior wall coating (Façade Coating) for terraced house | £2,000 | £1,000 | £1,500 |
| ProPERLA exterior wall coating (Façade Coating) for semi-detached | £4,000 | £2,000 | £3,000 |
| ProPERLA exterior wall coating (Façade Coating) for detached | £5,000 | £3,000 | £4,000 |
| Last updated: November 2024 Our costs are ballpark averages - get a local tradesperson to quote now | |||
These costs are a good starting point. However, your ProPERLA treatment cost will vary based on many different factors, including:
The type of coating you choose (more on that later)
The size of your property
Any repairs that might need to be made to the exterior walls before the coating is applied
The complexity of access – for example, you'll most likely need to hire scaffolding, which will be an additional cost
That’s why we recommend getting at least three quotes from reputable professionals in your area. That way, you can be sure you’re getting the best tradesperson and price for the job. There’s more on that later.
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Extra potential costs for your ProPERLA coatings
ProPERLA coatings are a great way to weatherproof and improve the insulation of your home’s exterior walls. But did you know there are also specialist ProPERLA coatings for your roof and patio surfaces?
Cost of ProPERLA roof coatings
ProPERLA’s clear and coloured (also known as RENOTEC) roof coatings can be applied to many different types of roof tiles, including clay, concrete, terracotta, and slate.
The materials and labour cost for a ProPERLA specialist to coat a roof is around £50per square metre.
Cost of ProPERLA patio coatings
You can also weatherproof your garden patio or driveway with a ProPERLA one-coat treatment. This is particularly handy for highly porous mineral surfaces like Indian sandstone.
As it’s UV-resistant, it also protects against discolouration and discourages moss and algae.
The cost will depend on the size and type of patio or driveway you have. To get an idea about prices, you're best off contacting a ProPERLA-approved installer directly.
Why use ProPERLA for your home?
Wondering why you’d fork out money on a professional applying ProPERLA when countless weather coating treatments are available from DIY stores?
Here’s the difference. ProPERLA is more than a coating – it’s a superhydrophobic coating! This means water cannot stick to the specialist water-resistant coating and instead forms droplets that run off the surface.
Importantly, it’s breathable, too. This allows moisture to escape the masonry, preventing dampness or mould from building up.
This latest technology protects homes against the harsh British weather and keeps walls dry. This is especially important for homes with cavity wall insulation and walls facing prevailing winds, which need better insulation.
By keeping your home’s walls and roofs dry, the coatings also help to improve your home’s thermal efficiency and reduce heat loss. So, there are potential energy savings to be had, too.
Other benefits include:
Low maintenance – Self-cleaning qualities and protection against algae and dirt
UV-resistant – Stops discolouration of paintwork
Guaranteed – Comes with at least a ten-year (or more) guarantee
Safeguards cavity wall insulation – Keeps the insulation dry and improves the thermal qualities of the exterior walls
Invisible – The clear finish can be applied to many finishes, including brick, stone, and concrete. There are also coloured finishes, too
So far, so good, right? But here’s the catch. It’s important to know that ProPERLA isn’t suitable for all homes. That’s up next.
Is ProPERLA right for your home?
The quality of your existing exteriors and the time of year are important factors to consider when deciding whether ProPERLA is right for your home. Here’s why.
Existing exteriors
If your home’s exterior brickwork has seen better days or the render needs repair, ProPERLA might not be the straight away answer.
ProPERLA won’t cover damaged rendering, cracks, lumps, or bumps. So, if your render fails, you must get it repaired first.
All that said, if the damage is mostly superficial (like hairline cracks), your ProPERLA specialist may recommend applying a ProPERLA basecoat first. More on that later.
Time of year
The time of year may also sway your decision. Similarly to rendering, ProPERLA needs to be applied to dry surfaces and in temperatures more than 5°C.
So, if you need to weatherproof your home urgently during the coldest and wettest months, ProPERLA might not be the answer.
Types of ProPERLA coatings
A specialist ProPERLA installer will be able to advise on the right treatment for your home, but the range of coatings includes:
Masonry Crème – Keeps brick, stone and concrete walls dry and comes with a 20-year guarantee
Facade Coating (which the prices above are based on) – This can be applied to brickwork, masonry, render, and pebbledash. The difference between the masonry crème and facade coating is that the facade coating comes with a ten-year guarantee and can also be applied to painted surfaces
Roof Coating – One-coat treatment for roof tiles comes in a clear or coloured finish and is guaranteed for ten years
ProPERLA Base Coat – It comes in various textured finishes and will help cover superficial damage to the paintwork, such as hairline cracks and discolouration
How to find a trusted ProPERLA coating specialist with Checkatrade
As mentioned earlier, this isn’t a DIY job, and you’ll need a ProPERLA specialist to apply the coating. This will not only ensure a professional finish but will also safeguard the manufacturer's guarantee.
Finding a reliable ProPERLA weather coating expert on Checkatrade is easy. Just follow these four simple steps:
Use a professional directory
Save time by using a professional directory (like Checkatrade!).
We're so confident in the quality of the trades on Checkatrade that if you book through us, we guarantee their work up to £1,000. Guaranteed for 12 months – Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply.
Contact or pay a trade through Checkatrade and you’re covered by our 12-month guarantee of up to £1,000*
Read online reviews
A review from a previous customer is one of the best ways to check a tradesperson's professionalism.
At Checkatrade, we check all online reviews to ensure they're from real people and that trades meet our high standards.
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Compare quotes
Get at least three quotes from experienced ProPERLA specialists local to you. That way, you can be sure you're getting the best tradesperson and price for the job.
Check for experience
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Frequently asked questions about ProPERLA coatings
Is ProPERLA worth it for walls?
If you want to weatherproof your home professionally and have the peace of mind of a ten-year-plus guarantee, ProPERLA is a wise investment. But as we explored above, it’s not suitable for all homes.
What’s the difference between ProPERLA and standard masonry paints?
Compared to over-the-counter masonry paints, ProPERLA goes many steps further. It waterproofs your home’s exterior walls and roof and improves insulation. It will also be guaranteed because it's professionally applied – something you wouldn't get with standard masonry paints and coatings.
How long does ProPERLA last?
Depending on your chosen coating, you can expect a ten to 20-year manufacturer's guarantee – but only if it is professionally applied. More on that next.
Can I apply ProPERLA myself?
No. Only a trained specialist can apply ProPERLA to ensure a professional finish and safeguard the manufacturer’s guarantee.
Can ProPERLA be applied in any weather?
ProPERLA cannot be applied in temperatures below 5°C. It also needs to be applied to dry surfaces, so avoid rainy days!
Is ProPERLA worth the investment for energy savings?
Dry, watertight walls retain heat much more effectively, so you could see energy savings over time. According to ProPERLA, tests have shown that a damp content of just 5% in a plain brick wall can lower its insulation performance by up to 50%, especially where cavity wall insulation has been installed.
How soon will I see the benefits after application?
It's good to go once the treatment is dry to the touch. But you’ll need to factor in potential second coats. In the summer months, the drying time is about 30 minutes. Applied in winter with temperatures under 10° C, you’ll be looking at three to four hours of drying time.
Ready to protect your home's exteriors with ProPERLA? Find an approved installer on Checkatrade today.
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