Is silicone render worth the extra cost?

On most Yorkshire houses, yes. It handles wind-driven rain far better than sand and cement, doesn't need repainting, and the colour stays through the life of the render. Over 15–20 years it usually works out cheaper than painted render.

Can you render over existing painted render?

Sometimes, if the existing render is sound and well-keyed. Often it's better to hack it off and start fresh — modern thin-coat systems need the right substrate to perform as they should.

How long does rendering take to dry?

Sand and cement render needs roughly 1 day per 1mm of thickness to dry properly before painting — usually 3–4 weeks. Modern monocouche and silicone renders dry much faster and don't need painting at all.

Do you include scaffolding in your quote?

Yes. Every quote is all-in — scaffolding, materials, labour, skip if needed, the lot. No surprise extras.

How much does rendering cost in Yorkshire? (2026 guide)

Honest 2026 rendering prices across Yorkshire — sand and cement, monocouche and silicone render — per house type and what actually affects the cost.

4 June 2026 6 min read

Rendering is one of those jobs where prices online are all over the place — £20/m² on one site, £150/m² on another. Neither is a useful number on its own. The real cost depends on the type of render, the state of the existing walls, the size and shape of the property, and whether scaffolding is needed.

Here's what I'm quoting in Yorkshire in 2026 — straight numbers for the most common jobs.

Render prices per m²

As a rough guide, all-in (labour, materials, scaffolding for normal two-storey access):

Traditional sand and cement render with a painted finish: £45–£70 per m². The cheapest option, well-proven, but needs repainting every 5–10 years.

Monocouche (through-coloured single coat render): £75–£110 per m². Coloured all the way through so no painting needed, and a clean modern look.

Silicone or silicone-silicate thin-coat render systems: £85–£130 per m². The most weather-resistant option for the wet weather we get up here, self-cleaning, and 25+ year lifespan. Most popular for new extensions and full re-renders.

K Rend and similar premium systems: £90–£130 per m². Excellent finish, very durable.

How much to render a house in Yorkshire?

Whole-house renders are the most common bigger job. Typical 2026 ranges for a standard property, fully rendered (front, back, both gables) in a modern silicone system, including scaffolding:

2-bed terrace: £4,000–£6,500. Often just the front and back as the gables are shared.

3-bed semi-detached: £6,500–£10,500.

3–4 bed detached: £9,000–£15,000.

Large detached / dormer bungalow: £12,000–£20,000+.

Sand and cement would come in lower than these figures; full K Rend or specialist systems on a big house can push higher.

Smaller render jobs

Not everyone needs a full re-render. Common smaller jobs and rough ranges:

Single gable end: £1,800–£3,500 depending on size and access.

Rendering a new single-storey extension: £1,500–£3,000.

Rendering a porch or small bay: £600–£1,200.

Patch repair to existing render: £250–£600 depending on size and how well it can be feathered into the existing finish.

What affects the cost?

The render type. Silicone and monocouche are dearer per m² than sand and cement, but you save on painting and they last longer — over 20 years they often work out cheaper.

The state of the existing walls. Bare brick on a new extension is the easiest. Hacking off old, blown, painted render first adds days of labour and disposal costs.

Access and scaffolding. A bungalow you can ladder is much cheaper than a three-storey terrace that needs a full scaffold. Scaffolding alone on a normal semi is typically £600–£1,400.

Beading, detailing and architectural features. Window reveals, bellcasts, drip beads, expansion joints, decorative bands and feature panels all add labour.

Colour and finish. Standard whites and creams are off-the-shelf. Bespoke colours add to the material cost.

Which render should I choose?

If budget is the deciding factor and you don't mind repainting every few years, sand and cement still does the job and looks smart. For most clients in Yorkshire I'd recommend a silicone or silicone-silicate system — it handles our weather, doesn't need painting, and pays for itself over the life of the render. Monocouche sits in the middle and looks lovely on a clean modern build.

See the rendering page for examples of recent jobs and the systems I use.

Get a proper price

Every property is different — these are guide ranges, not fixed prices. The only way to know what your render will actually cost is a site visit. Quotes are always free and cover everything, including scaffolding, so there are no surprises later.

Frequently asked

Is silicone render worth the extra cost?: On most Yorkshire houses, yes. It handles wind-driven rain far better than sand and cement, doesn't need repainting, and the colour stays through the life of the render. Over 15–20 years it usually works out cheaper than painted render.
Can you render over existing painted render?: Sometimes, if the existing render is sound and well-keyed. Often it's better to hack it off and start fresh — modern thin-coat systems need the right substrate to perform as they should.
How long does rendering take to dry?: Sand and cement render needs roughly 1 day per 1mm of thickness to dry properly before painting — usually 3–4 weeks. Modern monocouche and silicone renders dry much faster and don't need painting at all.
Do you include scaffolding in your quote?: Yes. Every quote is all-in — scaffolding, materials, labour, skip if needed, the lot. No surprise extras.

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