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Looking to hire a local house rendering company? Having an external wall of your property rendered involves applying a protective finish to the outside surface. Renderers can assess issues such as cracks, peeling, flaking and damp before preparing the wall and applying a new finish. Rendering can improve the appearance of an external wall and may also help protect the surface from weathering.
There are a number of wall render options available from contractors, and different products may be sold under a range of names and brands. Rendering an entire property can be a significant home improvement project, so it is worth comparing materials, finishes and quotes before deciding which option suits your property.
Rendering can be difficult to carry out correctly without the appropriate skills and tools, so many homeowners choose to hire a renderer. The process usually involves preparing the surface so it is clean and free from loose or flaky material, dampening or priming it where required, and then applying a suitable render system according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Once any beads have been fixed in place, the render can be applied to the wall in the required thickness. Depending on the product and condition of the substrate, more than one coat may be needed. A second coat can then be applied and finished using the appropriate tools and techniques. Once the render has cured, the surface may be ready for a decorative coating if required.
When choosing someone for external rendering, ask to see examples of previous work and check customer feedback where available. It is also worth comparing around three written quotes from local contractors so you can see what is included in each price.
You can use the free quote service on this site by clicking the "post your job" button and entering details of your project along with your contact information. Local tradespeople can then get in touch with quotes for the work. As a rough guide, a plasterer carrying out external rendering may charge around £15-£20 per hour, with a labourer costing around £10-£15 per hour. Total labour costs may be around £250 per day, although prices will vary depending on the property, location and work required.
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