Typical 2026 UK quotes
What will rendering cost?
Rendering is priced per square metre of wall: sand and cement at £40–60, monocouche at £45–70, silicone thin-coat at £50–80 on typical 2026 quotes. A 3-bed semi with about 110 m2 of wall in monocouche typically comes back at £5,550–£8,700 including scaffold. Pick your house type or enter your wall area to get your range.
How this is worked out
- Rates are typical 2026 UK supply-and-fit quotes: sand and cement £40–60 per m2, monocouche £45–70, silicone thin-coat £50–80. Market rates, not regulated prices: region, substrate condition and finish move them.
- House-type areas are typical net render areas (mid-terrace about 60 m2 because side walls are shared, bungalow 90, semi 110, detached 160). Measure yours for a tighter figure: wall length times height, minus large openings.
- Scaffold adds £600–£1,000, the typical 2026 cost for a two-storey house rendering job.
- Excluded: removing old or failed render (typically £20–40 per m2 on 2026 quotes), substrate repairs, and external wall insulation. Insulated render (EWI) is a different job entirely, typically £90–150 per m2 in 2026, see the render types guide.
- Re-rendering more than 50% of an individual wall counts as renovating a thermal element, so Building Regulations Part L can require insulation improvements where feasible (Approved Document L). Budget for that conversation before stripping a solid wall.
- These are typical quote ranges, not a quotation. Renderers price on a look at the walls, always.
Render Cost Calculator is an independent information site operated by Ellul Solutions Ltd. It is not affiliated with any render manufacturer (K Rend, Weber and similar names are their owners' brands), trade body or council. Figures are typical 2026 quote ranges, not quotations, and nothing here is building, planning or structural advice: confirm prices with local firms and rules with your council.
Typical UK rendering costs by house and system, 2026
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Six common rendering jobs priced with the same model the calculator uses: typical 2026 supply-and-fit rates per m2 by system, plus £600–£1,000 scaffold where marked. Typical quotes, not fixed prices.
Computed with the calculator's model from typical 2026 UK supply-and-fit rates: sand and cement £40–60 per m2, monocouche £45–70, silicone £50–80, plus £600–£1,000 scaffold where marked. House types use typical net wall areas (mid-terrace 60 m2, bungalow 90, semi 110, detached 160). Market rates, not regulated prices: they vary by region and substrate.
| Job | Model inputs | Typical 2026 quote |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-terrace, sand and cement | 60 m2, scaffold | £3,000–£4,600 |
| 3-bed semi, sand and cement | 110 m2, scaffold | £5,000–£7,600 |
| 3-bed semi, monocouche | 110 m2, scaffold | £5,550–£8,700 |
| 3-bed semi, silicone thin-coat | 110 m2, scaffold | £6,100–£9,800 |
| 4-bed detached, silicone thin-coat | 160 m2, scaffold | £8,600–£13,800 |
| Bungalow, monocouche | 90 m2, no scaffold | £4,050–£6,300 |
- Rendering a 3-bed semi-detached (about 110 m2 of wall) typically costs £5,000–£9,800 in 2026 depending on the system, with monocouche mid-range at £5,550–£8,700 including scaffold.
- Typical 2026 UK render rates: sand and cement £40–60 per m2, monocouche £45–70, silicone thin-coat £50–80, supplied and applied.
- Scaffold adds a typical £600–£1,000 to rendering a two-storey UK house in 2026.
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“Typical UK rendering costs by house and system, 2026”, Render Cost Calculator, https://rendercostcalculator.co.uk/ (updated 2026-08-14). Computed with the calculator's model from typical 2026 UK supply-and-fit rates: sand and cement £40–60 per m2, monocouche £45–70, silicone £50–80, plus £600–£1,000 scaffold where marked. House types use typical net wall areas (mid-terrace 60 m2, bungalow 90, semi 110, detached 160). Market rates, not regulated prices: they vary by region and substrate.
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The questions we get
How much does rendering cost per m2 in the UK?
Typical 2026 supply-and-fit quotes: sand and cement £40–60 per m2, monocouche £45–70, silicone thin-coat £50–80. Insulated render (EWI) is a different job at a typical £90–150 per m2. Regional and substrate differences move all of these.
How much does it cost to render a 3-bed semi?
Typically £5,000–£9,800 in 2026 for about 110 m2 of wall including scaffold, depending on the system: sand and cement at the bottom of the range, silicone at the top, monocouche between at £5,550–£8,700.
Do I need planning permission to render my house?
Usually not: re-rendering in a similar appearance is normally permitted development. The exceptions matter, conservation areas and Article 4 directions, listed buildings, and flats, where rules differ. Check the Planning Portal's external walls guidance and your council before changing a wall's appearance.
Does rendering need scaffolding?
For anything above ground-floor reach, yes, renderers need boarded lifts to work from, and it typically adds £600–£1,000 to a two-storey house on 2026 quotes. Single-storey and bungalow work can sometimes be done without.
Does re-rendering trigger Building Regulations?
It can. Re-rendering more than 50% of an individual wall counts as renovating a thermal element under Part L, which can require insulation improvements where technically and economically feasible. It is also the natural moment to consider insulated render on solid walls.
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