How Much Does Rendering a House Cost?

Rendering is a significant investment that protects and transforms a home, so it pays to understand the costs before comparing quotes. This guide gives realistic 2026 figures for Leighton Buzzard and Bedfordshire, and explains what drives the price.

Typical price ranges

• Silicone render (supply and apply): around £50–£70 per square metre
• Sand-and-cement / basic render: around £40–£55 per square metre
• A typical semi: roughly £5,000–£12,000 including scaffolding and preparation

These are ranges, not quotes — only a site visit gives a firm figure, because the factors below move the price.

What drives the price

1. The system. Silicone and premium through-coloured renders cost more than basic cement but last longer and never need repainting.
2. Wall preparation. Removing failed render and stabilising the wall adds cost but is essential for a lasting result.
3. Scaffolding. Height, access and property shape all affect the scaffolding needed.
4. Wall area and detail. More walls, and more windows, corners and features to bead around, add labour.
5. Wall type. Solid walls needing breathable systems can differ in cost from straightforward cavity walls.

Why the cheapest quote can cost more later

A low render quote often means basic cement render over minimal preparation. It looks fine at first, but on the wrong wall it cracks and blows within a few years — and then you pay again. Spending a little more on the right breathable system and proper preparation usually works out cheaper over the life of the render.

The bigger picture

Good rendering lasts decades and looks after itself; poor rendering fails fast and traps damp. The difference is the system and the preparation — so those are exactly the questions to ask when comparing quotes.

Request a free site visit for a firm, no-obligation price on your own home.