Johnstone's
The system we specify most often. Wide colour range, BBA-certified.
- Stormshield Silicone
- Stormshield Monocouche
Bath · BA postcodesHouse Rendering
House Rendering in
Bath
Whether you're replacing cracked, blown 1970s rendering or upgrading bare brickwork, a full house render is the single biggest exterior upgrade you can give a property.
- Free site visit
- Fixed written quote
- 10-year warranty
What changes on a Bath property
Most of what we do in Bath sits on Georgian limestone rather than the brick and pebbledash that dominates Bristol. That changes the specification before it changes the price: a solid lime-built wall needs a system that lets it breathe, and the wrong choice traps moisture in the masonry.
We survey every Bath property before quoting and tell you plainly whether house rendering is the right answer for your wall — including when it isn't.
- Bath City CentreBA1Listed / conservationListed building premium — typically +15-25% on cost. Specialist lime-compatible systems. Listed Building Consent required.
- BathwickBA2Listed / conservationListed building premium for Georgian properties — typically +15-25% on cost. Standard pricing for Holburne Park apartments.
- WidcombeBA2Listed / conservationListed building premium for Georgian cottages — typically +10-15% on cost. Standard pricing for modern apartments.
- NewbridgeBA1Standard pricingStandard pricing. Inter-war semis often need full strip-down of old acrylic systems.
- Odd DownBA2Standard pricingStandard pricing. Whole-street coordinated jobs attract 10% discount.
Listed Building Consent and conservation area approval are handled before we start. Where consent is needed we will say so at the site visit, not after the scaffold is up.
What house rendering covers
The same specification we work to across Bristol and Bath.
Full house re-rendering on detached, semi-detached and terraced homes
Removal of failed existing render (pebbledash, tyrolean, sand-and-cement)
Substrate repair including brick repointing where required
Choice of monocouche, silicone, acrylic or lime render systems
Full bead-and-mesh preparation for a crack-resistant finish
100+ colour options including bespoke colour matching
10-year manufacturer warranty as standard
Scaffolding owned in-house to keep your quote down
Recent work
House Rendering we have done
Real jobs across Bristol and Bath, photographed as we finished them. No stock photography.
Signs a Bath property needs house rendering
Pebbledash from the 1960s-80s failing and falling off
Sand-and-cement render cracking at corners, reveals and stress points
Paint continuously peeling and needing re-application every 2-3 years
Damp patches appearing inside walls after heavy driving rain
Bare brickwork that's hard to clean and looks dated
Mixed finishes (brick + render) looking inconsistent on the same property
Listed or heritage properties needing sympathetic treatment
Why Choose House Rendering
We've completed hundreds of house rendering projects across Bristol and Bath. Here's what makes them last.
Single biggest kerb-appeal upgrade you can give a Bristol home
25-30 year service life on a properly prepared modern system
Through-colour options mean no painting ever — saves £3-5k over render's life
Adds measurable value to your property (estate agents report 5-8% uplift)
Energy efficiency benefits with insulated render systems (EWI)
Protection of underlying brickwork from weather and frost damage
Comprehensive 10-year warranty plus 12-month aftercare check
Disruption minimised — most homes complete in 5-10 working days
Our Process
Every house rendering project follows the same process, in Bath as in Bristol — from your free site visit to your 12-month aftercare check.
01Free site visit and survey
We visit, survey the substrate with you, take measurements, discuss your preferred system and finish, and identify any access constraints. Takes 30-45 minutes.
02Fixed written quote within 48 hours
Detailed quote covering every element. We explain the difference between silicone, monocouche and acrylic systems so you can choose with confidence.
03Scaffolding up
Our own scaffold for most projects — erected 1-2 days before work starts so the team can move efficiently.
04Strip off failed existing render
Where existing render has failed, we remove it all back to sound substrate. Most 1960s-80s pebbledash needs stripping. This is included in every quote unless otherwise stated.
05Substrate repair
Defective pointing hacked out and re-pointed. Loose bricks reset. Salt contamination and algae treated. Sound substrate is the foundation of a render that lasts.
06Beading, trims and mesh
PVC angle beads, drip beads, stop beads and expansion joints fitted to all corners, reveals and abutments. Alkali-resistant mesh embedded in the base coat for crack resistance.
07Base coat applied
Polymer-modified cementitious base coat, typically 6-10mm, trowelled on and ruled flat.
08Top coat applied
Silicone sprayed for a textured finish, monocouche trowelled for a through-colour mineral finish, or acrylic for a flexible mid-range option. 1.5-2mm thick.
09Curing and weather protection
Render needs 24-48 hours without rain. We monitor the forecast, protect the work with hessian or tarp if needed, and reschedule if a cold snap is forecast.
10Scaffold down and final walk-around
We take the scaffold down, do a final walk-around with you, hand over the warranty certificate and aftercare guide, and remove all waste from site.
1112-month aftercare inspection
Free inspection at 12 months. Most renders don't need anything, but if anything has lifted or cracked we fix it under warranty.
Materials & Systems We Use for House Rendering
Only BBA-certified systems from leading UK and European manufacturers. Every installation carries a manufacturer warranty as standard.
K Rend
Through-colour mineral render. Hard-wearing, ideal for high-traffic areas.
- Standard K1.5
- Silicone K1.5
- Scraped K1.5
Parex
Premium French systems, excellent colour depth.
- Maika Monocouche
- Parex Silicone Finish
Weber
Best for combined EWI + render projects.
- weber.rend Monocouche
- weber.rend Silicone
What Bath customers say
Verified reviews from work completed in Bath.
★★★★★
Kyran and his team are really good - the work done re-rendering a heritage building was first rate. Tidied and cleaned the site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our house rendering service.
Which render system is best for my Bristol home?
It depends on substrate, budget and the look you want. For most 1930s-1980s Bristol semis with failed pebbledash, silicone render is the best long-term value — 25-30 year life, no painting ever. For new builds and where a contemporary scraped finish is wanted, monocouche is hard-wearing and cheaper. We always recommend based on your specific property, never based on what we have most of in stock.
How much does house rendering cost in Bristol?
It depends on the size of the property, the system chosen, the condition of the existing walls and access. Every quote is fixed and written after a free site visit — we do not give figures over the phone.
How long does it take to render a house?
Most Bristol homes take 5-10 working days from scaffold-up to scaffold-down. Larger detached homes can take 10-14 days. We give you a clear timeline in the quote and stick to it — we never leave a job half-finished.
Do I need to leave the house during rendering?
No — most rendering is fully external and you can stay in the house throughout. We work around your routine and minimise disruption. There will be scaffold around the property for 5-14 days and some noise during the strip-off phase, but we keep this to daylight hours and tidy up at the end of each day.
Will rendering add value to my home?
Yes — estate agents consistently report a 5-8% uplift on properties with a freshly rendered, well-maintained exterior versus those with failing paintwork or damaged brickwork. On a £350,000 Bristol home that's £17,500-£28,000 of uplift, well in excess of the rendering cost.
What's the difference between silicone and monocouche rendering?
Silicone is a flexible, hydrophobic, self-cleaning finish with a 25-30 year life. Monocouche is a harder, mineral, through-colour render with a 20-25 year life, more impact-resistant but less flexible. For most Bristol homes either would work — we recommend based on your substrate, exposure and budget.
Can I render just one elevation?
Yes — we regularly render single elevations where only part of the house needs work (typically a north-facing elevation that's taken the worst of the weather, or an extension that needs bringing in line with the main house). Single-elevation quotes are proportionally more expensive per m² due to scaffold costs but still represent excellent value.
Do you handle listed buildings?
Yes — we work on listed and heritage properties across Bristol and Bath using lime-based render systems that are sympathetic to the original fabric. Listed Building Consent may be required before work starts. We can advise on the right system and the consent process during the site visit.
What warranty do you offer?
10-year manufacturer system warranty on all qualifying installations (Johnstone's, K Rend, Parex, Weber) plus our own 10-year workmanship warranty. £10m public liability insurance as standard. Free 12-month aftercare inspection included on every job.
Can rendering fix my damp problem?
Sometimes. A modern breathable render system (silicone, monocouche or lime) can resolve penetrating damp caused by failed existing render. However, rising damp, condensation, and damp from structural defects need separate diagnosis and treatment. We can advise during the site visit whether rendering alone will solve your problem.
Related Services
Customers who book this service often add one of these.
Silicone Rendering
Breathable, weather-resistant silicone render for Bath's Georgian and modern homes.
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Monocouche Rendering
Modern, through-colour monocouche render — one coat, no painting required.
Explore service
External Wall Insulation
Cut energy bills, eliminate condensation and refresh your home's exterior with EWI.
Explore service
House Rendering across Bath & Bristol
Every neighbourhood has its own house rendering page — 5 across Bath and 18 across Bristol, where most of our work is.
Bristol18 areas
Based in Hanham (BS15), covering the BA and BS postcodes. Free site visits within 10 miles; further afield by arrangement. Listed building consent, conservation area consent and Building Control notification are handled on your behalf where required.
See the full house rendering in Bristol page, or browse recent work across both cities.
Worth reading first
- Lime render or modern render on a Georgian house?Why solid Georgian walls need to breathe, what cement render does to them, and where a lime-compatible modern system is a fair compromise.
- 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.
