Johnstone's
The system we specify most often — BBA-certified.
- Stormshield Silicone
- Stormshield Monocouche
- Stormshield Acrylic
External Wall Rendering in Bristol
External Wall Rendering Bristol
External wall rendering covers every kind of facade finish — from a single elevation repair to a full property render in any modern system. We work with silicone, monocouche, acrylic and lime render across Bristol and Bath.
- 15 years' experience
- 290+ reviews across 3 sites
- £10m public liability
- 10-year warranty
External wall rendering is the catch-all term for any render applied to the outside of a property. Whether you need a single elevation repaired, a complete re-render, or a specific system for a particular substrate, we cover it. Our most-requested work in Bristol is full re-rendering of 1930s-1980s properties where the original sand-and-cement or pebbledash has failed. But we also do smaller jobs — a single elevation that's taken the worst of the weather, a porch or extension that needs bringing in line, or a commercial unit that needs refreshing. Every quote is fixed and written, every project carries a 10-year warranty, and we own our own scaffold to keep your costs down.
What We Do
The external wall rendering work we take on across Bristol — every project, every property type.
Single elevation repairs and full property re-rendering
All major render systems — silicone, monocouche, acrylic, lime
Substrate preparation including full strip-down of failed render
Beading, trims, mesh and crack-resistance preparation
Brick repointing where required during substrate prep
Porch, extension and garage rendering
Commercial unit elevations
10-year manufacturer warranty on all installations
Recent work
External wall rendering we have done
Real jobs, photographed as we finished them. No stock photography.
Signs you need external wall rendering
If any of these sound like your property, it's worth booking a free site visit.
Failed pebbledash or sand-and-cement needing full replacement
Single elevation damaged by weather exposure (typically north-facing)
Cracking along stress points (corners, reveals, lintels)
Damp penetration from failed existing render
Unsightly patched repairs from previous contractors
Extension or porch that's out of keeping with the main house
Commercial property needing a refresh to attract tenants
Why Choose External Wall Rendering
We've completed hundreds of external wall rendering projects across Bristol. Here's what makes them last.
Single biggest kerb-appeal upgrade you can give a property
25-30 year service life with a modern system
Through-colour options eliminate painting forever
Adds 5-8% to property value (estate agent data)
Weatherproofs and protects underlying brickwork
Modern systems are highly breathable — prevents internal damp
Comprehensive 10-year warranty as standard
Disruption-minimised installation in 5-14 days
Our Process
Every external wall rendering project follows the same 8-12 step process. Here's what to expect from your free site visit to your 12-month aftercare check.
01Free site survey
We visit, survey the property with you, discuss your needs, take measurements and photographs.
02Fixed written quote
Detailed quote within 48 hours. We explain the options — silicone, monocouche, acrylic, lime — so you can choose with confidence.
03Scaffolding up
Our own scaffold for most projects, erected before work starts.
04Substrate preparation
Strip off failed existing render, hack out defective pointing, treat salt/algae contamination.
05Beading and mesh
PVC beads, expansion joints, alkali-resistant mesh embedded in base coat.
06Base coat
Polymer-modified cementitious base coat, 6-10mm, trowelled and ruled flat.
07Top coat
Silicone (sprayed), monocouche (trowelled), acrylic (rolled or sprayed), or lime (trowelled) — 1.5-2mm thick.
08Curing
24-48 hours protection from rain and frost. We monitor weather and reschedule if needed.
09Scaffold down and walk-around
Final walk-around, warranty certificate, aftercare guide.
1012-month aftercare inspection
Free inspection at 12 months — any issues fixed under warranty.
Materials & Systems We Use for External Wall Rendering
We only use BBA-certified systems from leading UK and European manufacturers. Every installation carries a manufacturer warranty as standard.
K Rend
Hard-wearing through-colour mineral render.
- Standard K1.5
- Silicone K1.5
- Scraped K1.5
Parex
Premium systems, excellent colour depth.
- Maika
- Parex Silicone Finish
Weber
Best for EWI + render combined projects.
- weber.rend Monocouche
- weber.rend Silicone
External Wall Rendering Reviews
Verified customer reviews from our external wall rendering installations across Bristol.
★★★★★
Sean and Kyran from KD Plastering rendered an exterior wall that had been left unfinished after a garage extension was added. They managed to work around the bad weather we had at the beginning of the year, and communicated well to let us know when they'd be round. They colour matched to the existing render perfectly - very happy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our external wall rendering service.
What's the difference between external wall rendering and house rendering?
They're the same thing — both terms refer to applying render to the outside walls of a property. "House rendering" is more commonly used for residential work; "external wall rendering" is the broader term that includes commercial and partial-elevation work.
Can you render over painted brickwork?
Yes, but the paint needs to be properly prepared first. We use a chemical paint remover or mechanical abrasion to key the surface, then apply a bonding primer before the base coat. If the paint is in poor condition or there are many layers, full removal may be necessary.
Do you render commercial properties?
Yes — we regularly render shop fronts, office buildings, pubs and industrial units across Bristol. Commercial work is typically quoted per elevation rather than per property, and we can work to your tenant's schedule including weekends.
How long does external wall rendering last?
A modern silicone or monocouche render system lasts 25-30 years on a Bristol property with proper maintenance. Acrylic systems last 15-20 years. Sand-and-cement and pebbledash systems (the ones we're typically replacing) last 10-20 years.
Can I render just one wall?
Yes — single-elevation rendering is one of our regular jobs. It's most commonly needed on north-facing walls that take the worst of the Bristol weather. Single-elevation work is proportionally more expensive per m² due to scaffold costs but is still very cost-effective compared with full re-render.
Is rendering messy?
There's some mess during the strip-off phase (chunks of old render falling) but we contain this with debris netting and tidy up at the end of each day. The application phase is very clean — render is mixed in a sealed tub and applied with trowel or spray.
Do you handle insurance work?
Yes — we work with most major insurers on storm damage, impact damage and escape-of-water claims. We can provide detailed quotes in the format insurers require and work with loss adjusters directly. £10m public liability insurance as standard.
What colours are available?
All major render systems offer 100+ standard colours covering BS 4800 and RAL ranges. Bespoke colour matching is available for a small premium. We bring physical colour charts to the site visit so you can see how different colours will look in your specific light conditions.
Do you render garages and outbuildings?
Yes — we regularly render detached garages, garden offices, summerhouses and outbuildings as standalone projects or as part of a full property render. Single-storey outbuildings can usually be rendered without scaffold, which keeps the cost down.
What warranty do you provide?
10-year manufacturer system warranty on all qualifying installations plus our own 10-year workmanship warranty. £10m public liability insurance. Free 12-month aftercare inspection on every job.
Related Services
Customers who book this service often add one of these.
Silicone Rendering
Durable, weather-resistant silicone render systems for Bristol homes and businesses.
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Monocouche Rendering
Modern, through-colour monocouche render — one coat, no painting required.
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House Rendering
Transform the look of your Bristol home with a fresh, modern render finish.
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Worth reading first
- Render one wall, or the whole house?When a single-elevation render repair is the right call, when it is a false economy, and why one wall costs more per square metre than four.
- Rendering a listed building in BathWhen Listed Building Consent is needed, what conservation area status changes, which render systems get approved in Bath, and how the process runs.
Property in Bath? See external wall rendering in Bath, where most of the work is Georgian and lime-compatible.
External Wall Rendering Across Bristol & Bath
All 18 Bristol neighbourhoods with consistent BS-postcode pricing, plus 5 Bath neighbourhoods where the work is mostly Georgian and lime-compatible.
Bristol18 areas
Free site visits within 10 miles of BS15. Properties outside our standard coverage area can be quoted by arrangement. Listed building consent, conservation area consent and Building Control notification are handled on your behalf where required.
