External rendering is applying a protective, weather-resistant coating to the outside walls of a house, using sand and cement, monocouche or thin-coat silicone render, to give a smooth or textured finish that protects the masonry and improves appearance.
We offer external rendering across Hampshire, and Aldershot is one of the places we cover, along with nearby Farnham, Farnborough and Fleet. Before anything is agreed we visit, check the existing structure and talk through your options. You then receive a written quote setting out the full scope; for most homes in the South East it sits within £7,800–£18,000 including VAT.
- Guide price
- £7,800–£18,000 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 weeks on site, depending on weather
- Postcodes
- GU11
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Hampshire
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
External rendering prices in Aldershot
To help you plan, we show what external rendering typically costs in Aldershot instead of holding figures back for a sales call. The range is £7,800–£18,000 with VAT, using rates in the South East that are about 12% above the national guide. A free survey then fixes your actual price.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Aldershot |
|---|---|---|
| Front elevation or small terrace | One elevation or a small terraced house, including scaffolding and preparation. | £3,400–£7,800 |
| Typical semi-detached | All rendered walls of a 3-bed semi in monocouche or silicone, with scaffolding. | £7,800–£18,000 |
| Detached or full strip and re-render | Larger houses, or homes needing old render removed and walls repaired first. | £17,000–£33,500 |
Expect these to shape the final quote:
- Wall area to be rendered and the height of the house
- Render system: sand and cement, monocouche or silicone
- Removing old render or pebbledash and repairing the walls
- Detailing around windows, bays, sills and pipes
What do you get?
- Scaffolding erected and removed, with neighbours' access agreed
- Removal of loose or failed render and pebbledash where needed
- Beads at corners, edges and above the damp-proof course
- Mesh reinforcement and base coats to suit the chosen system
- Finish coat in your chosen colour and texture
- Making good around pipes, vents and fixings, and a site clean-up
What are homes like around Aldershot?
Southampton and Portsmouth have dense Victorian terraces, with plenty of post-war rebuilding after wartime bombing. Winchester keeps Georgian and medieval streets, Basingstoke expanded rapidly with 1960s and 1970s estates, and New Forest villages feature cob, thatch and brick. Brick and flint is common on the chalk downs, and new estates ring most towns.
Coastal areas along the Solent face salt and wind, while chalk downland is better drained but exposed; inland clay can move in dry summers.
For external rendering in Aldershot, this means checking things like wall construction, roof structure and existing services before we put a figure on paper.
Planning and building rules in Aldershot
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each handle planning a little differently. Aldershot comes under England, covered below, and we raise any questions with the council before your quote is finalised.
In England, re-rendering or cladding a house is often allowed without planning permission, but stone, render, timber, plastic or tile cladding is not permitted development in conservation areas, and listed buildings need consent.
If you render or re-clad more than 25% of an external wall, Building Regulations usually require the wall’s insulation to be improved where that is practical, and building control should be notified.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
The four stages
We look at the job
It starts with a survey at the property, free of charge. We check condition, access and services, ask how you want the finished result to look, and answer any questions you have about external rendering.
Price and scope agreed
After the survey we send a quote for external rendering that fixes the price for the scope we've agreed. If you want to change materials or scope, we revise it in writing before anything is booked.
Plan and prepare
Next comes planning the work itself. We set a start date that suits you, line up the right trades, and make sure any approvals for external rendering are in place before the first day on site.
Build and hand over
The job proceeds in the order set out in the programme, with dust and debris kept under control. Finally we tidy away, inspect the work together and pass the finished project over to you with its paperwork.
Working with SK Home Improvements
External rendering in Aldershot: questions
Which render system should I choose?
The right render depends on your walls and how much upkeep you want. Sand and cement is the lowest-cost option but needs repainting every few years. Monocouche is coloured through, so it needs no painting, and suits block and brick walls. Silicone thin-coat is flexible, water-repellent and stays cleaner, but costs more. Lime render suits older solid walls. We recommend a system after inspecting your walls.
How much does it cost to render a house?
Rendering a typical 3-bed semi costs £7,800–£18,000, including scaffolding and preparation. As a guide, allow around £60–£120 per square metre of wall plus fixed costs for scaffolding and set-up. Sand and cement is the lowest-cost system, while silicone thin-coat costs more but needs no painting. Removing old render or pebbledash first adds noticeably to the price. We confirm a fixed figure after the survey.
How long does rendering take?
Rendering a typical semi-detached house takes around one to three weeks. Scaffolding goes up first, then removal of old render, repairs, beads and mesh. Base coats need time to cure before the finish coat. Weather has a big effect, because render should not be applied in rain, frost or strong heat. We give you an expected programme with the quote.
Do I need planning permission in Aldershot?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Aldershot is in England, so England's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.
Which postcodes in Aldershot do you cover?
We cover GU11, along with the rest of Hampshire. If your postcode is not listed, get in touch anyway: our coverage is UK-wide, and we can usually arrange a survey wherever you live. Enter your postcode in the guide-price tool or contact form and we will confirm.
Nearby towns
Aldershot and its GU11 postcodes are part of our coverage. Homeowners in Farnham, Farnborough and Fleet can also book a free survey with us and receive a written price for their job.