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Is your home's exterior in need of a facelift? Rendering can do wonders to refresh tired brickwork, fix cracks, or boost kerb appeal before selling.

Here’s how finding trusted rendering companies near you works.

1. Search your postcode

First, enter your postcode into the search tool to find external rendering services working in your area.

2. Compare options

Next, take the time to view local renderers profiles and read reviews from recent customers.

3. Get in touch

Create a shortlist of local rendering companies near you and contact them directly to discuss the job and request quotes.

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There'll be plenty of renderers local to you. But how do you know if they're experienced and can be trusted? That's where Checkatrade comes in.

We help make it easier to find and compare rendering companies. That's because only tradespeople that pass our checks and commit to upholding the Checkatrade Standard appear in our listings.

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What is the best rendering for outside walls?

House rendering is a coating that goes on top of your home’s outer walls to make them smooth or textured.

The best render depends on your property, budget, and the finish you want. Options include:

• Monocouche render – Single-layer, coloured render that's breathable, weather-resistant, low maintenance, modern chalky finish

• Lime render – Best for period homes and is highly breathable and flexible, though has higher cost and needs ongoing maintenance

• Cement render – A traditional sand and cement finish that's cost-effective but can crack over time

• Silicone render – Water-repellent yet breathable, it's also self-cleaning and low maintenance

• Stone cladding – Decorative natural stone finish that's great for a modern–traditional look or feature exteriors

Local rendering companies can advise what finish, style and colour is best for your home.

Why might you need rendering services?

Rendering your home's exteriors helps with:

• Cracked, damaged, or crumbling exterior walls

• Peeling paint or tired-looking brickwork

• Signs of penetrating damp

• Improving kerb appeal before selling

• Modernising an older property

• Covering mismatched or poor-quality brickwork

• Adding extra weather protection to your home

What does professional rendering involve?

• Initial site survey – Assessing wall condition, access needs, and recommending the best render type

• Surface preparation – Cleaning walls, repairing cracks, removing loose or damaged render

• Scaffolding setup – To make sure there's safe access for multi-storey properties

• Base coat application – Applying and levelling the first layer (with mesh if required)

• Top coat finish – Adding the final render layer and chosen texture or colour

• Drying and curing time – Allowing each layer to properly set

• Clean-up and final checks – Tidying the site and inspecting the finish

How much does house rendering cost in the UK?

Cost of rendering a wall:

You should allow £30 - £80/m² (of facing wall) for a rendered wall (which includes painting).

Cost to render a 3 bed house UK:

A typical three-bedroom semi-detached home with around 90m2 of walling might cost in the region of £2,700 - £7,200.

The job might typically take up to two weeks, and you should allow £1,000 for scaffolding costs.

Meanwhile, a smaller bungalow, which has less wall area and will require less scaffolding, will cost £1,500 - £4,000.

External rendering cost per m2:

When budgeting for your project, renderers will usually work out your quote based on rendering prices per m2.

Why not try our interactive cost calculator below to get an instant estimate based on your wall measurements and type of rendering?

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Or head to our comprehensive cost guide to find out how much it costs to render a wall. You'll find out more, too, in our monocouche rendering cost guide, silicone render cost guide and tyrolean cost guide.

Is professional rendering worth it?

Poorly done rendered walls can be a high-maintenance problem - and cracks, bubbles, and mould can appear within months.

Benefits of professional rendering include:

• Protects your home from external weather conditions

• Stops rainwater penetration

• Increases insulation

• Smartens up exteriors

• Adds value to your property

Questions to ask before booking rendering companies

Tick off the questions below to make sure your local renderer is up to the job:

• Are you insured and experienced with this type of render?

• Can I see recent examples of your work?

• Is scaffolding included in the quote?

• How long will the job take from start to finish?

• What preparation work is included?

• How will you protect windows, paths, and neighbouring properties?

• What payment schedule do you require?

• What guarantee or warranty do you offer?

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Why use Checkatrade to find trusted rendering companies near you?

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Request a quote, search in the Checkatrade app, or enter your postcode below to find a checked and reviewed rendering contractors near you.

Whether you're looking for ways to boost kerb appeal, help pricing up a home extension, or are searching for specialist trades such as cladding installers, we're here to help.

Other FAQs about rendering services

Will rendering stop damp?

Rendering alone will not stop existing damp. In the short term, it will fix the symptoms. But in the long term, dampness will remain and eventually destroy the render.

If you want to prevent penetrating damp, the best solution is to treat exterior walls using a water repellent and breathable treatment.

What time of year is best for rendering?

Spring and summer are the best times to render. However, if the weather is over 30°C, the render can dry out too quickly, leading to an uneven finish

Above all else, the weather has to be dry. This means rendering cannot be done when it is raining.

How long should it take to render a house?

Rendering should take around:

• Standard detached home: 2-3 weeks

• Semi-detached or bungalow: 1-2 weeks

• A single house wall: 3-5 days

However, this will vary depending on the complexity of the project and what preparation needs doing.

That's why you're best off speaking to a local renderer to get an exact timescale.

Can you render over brick?

Yes, rendering is commonly applied directly onto brickwork. The surface must be clean, stable, and properly prepared. In some cases, a bonding agent or base coat is used to ensure proper adhesion. A site survey will confirm whether your brickwork is suitable.

Do you need to repoint before rendering?

Generally, you do not need to repoint prior to rendering, as any holes or cracks will help to key the render to the structure.

Do you need to remove old render before re-rendering?

If the existing render is cracked, loose, or blown, it usually needs to be removed before new render is applied. Rendering over unstable surfaces can lead to future cracking and costly repairs.

A professional renderer will assess your walls and advise on the best approach.

How long does rendering last?

Most external render systems last 20–30 years when properly applied and maintained. Higher-quality options, such as silicone render, can last even longer. Regular checks and minor repairs will help extend its lifespan.

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