Just got a ridiculous quote for External Rendering of house

teams · Post by **teams** » Sat Jun 03, 2023 1:59 pm

Hi Guys

Anyone knowledgeable about the costs of rendering a semi detached house?

Any help would be appreciated.

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:01 pm

Simple answer, get another quote.

Reason: As with any "how much is" question on any forum, too many variables. We have no idea where you are, no idea what is involved, no idea the actual area (in this case) of the job, is it (in this case) only half the house (not uncommon for only the top half of house) and suppose person A says "Yep, ball park figure of £7K" and person B says "£9k tops" you don't know who is right, and you STILL have to get a trades person to come round and look.

teams · Post by **teams** » Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:32 pm

Thanks for your response.

Greater London, semi detached, so that's three sides that need rendering, I believe it 74 square meres.

I looked at Checkatrade lower and higher costs estimates. Sure I can get more quotes, just needed a 'real world' example.

'We have no idea where you are, no idea what is involved, no idea the actual area (in this case) of the job, is it (in this case) only half the house'

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:14 pm

As an example a few years ago a chap I know had a detached four bed home done with Monocouche render and that was £15k. I guess when you add up the scaffolding, three guys working plus the bags of Monocouche you can see how it can get to that. In your case the render has to be hacked off and disposed of in skips, scaffold presumably and the labour. Let me suggest a cheaper option to explore and that is cement board cladding. I go on a bit about this but the guy above could have had his house done for £5k at the time. Have a look at this video to get an idea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osbfJWV2vFY Not only is it cheaoer it can transform the look of your hime and add value.

DWD

Neelix · Post by **Neelix** » Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:42 am

Don't trust Check a Trade is my advice.

Get 2 or 3 local people to quote, in writing ...........

fin · Post by **fin** » Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:36 pm

sure a mate of mine told me £65 per square meter is what he charges. however that is sure to be providing scaffolding is in place.

thats a price for my area though and down where you are its sure to be a great deal more like.

fin · Post by **fin** » Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:36 pm

that was a year or so ago also. itll probably be more now

teams · Post by **teams** » Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:31 am

The quote was between £12k - £13k.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:54 am

The boarding I recommended would be much less. The render would stay up and the mounting rails would be applied on top of it. I am sure it would be much cheaper option and you should get a quote at least.

DWD

wes56 · Post by **wes56** » Mon Jun 12, 2023 4:43 pm

teams,
teams, why not post a photo of the house, show the areas you intend to render?
What kind of render was quoted for - what kind of render do you have in mind?

fin · Post by **fin** » Tue Jun 13, 2023 11:46 pm

id guess that area lived in will massively affect this also.

there is absolute lunatics up here who want jobs doing for litterally pennies. theyd sh*t themselves at how much jobs cost in other parts of the country.

often see d*ck heads on facebook who want quotes for jobs but wont pay ridiculous prices. although these can be a £10 Fuc$ing garden cut.

5 or so years back i told someone id want £40 per door to fit. she said i was a ridiculous price and she couldnt afford that (shes a pharmacist.....) id be double that now per door minimum. another pharmacist lass i know earns £50 per hour....

teams · Post by **teams** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:04 am

Got it done, thanks for the advise guys.