Full render 3-bed.

What to charge in 2026 · Updated 28th September 2026

Typical full render, UK
£7,000–£14,000all elevations, labour, materials and scaffolding
Sand and cement, painted: £4,000–£9,000Lime render: £7,000–£15,000

What to charge

The render system drives the price more than anything, so quote per system and state whether scaffolding is in.

Sand and cement, painted£4,000–£9,000basic render, labour and materials, scaffolding extra
Typical full render£7,000–£14,000all elevations, labour, materials and scaffolding
Lime render£7,000–£15,000for older solid walls, labour and materials
Full render 3-bed

Day rates by region

Per renderer, labour only.

  • UK average: £130 to £250 per day

What moves the price

Wall conditionHacking off old render or pebbledash and repairing the background adds days before any render goes on.
ScaffoldingFront and back scaffolding on a semi runs £1,000 to £2,500.
Render systemSilicone and acrylic cost more than sand and cement, but need no painting.
DetailBeads, reveals, bays and window surrounds add labour.
WeatherFrost, rain and hot sun all stop work, so spring and early autumn suit it best.

How long it takes

Allow 6 to 9 days for a basic render on a three-bed semi. With scaffolding, curing and weather, a full job can run 1 to 3 weeks.

Questions

How much does it cost to render a three-bed semi?

Bookabuilder puts it at £7,000 to £14,000 including scaffolding. Homebuilding & Renovating puts silicone render at £6,000 to £12,000 for a typical house.

What is the cheapest render?

Sand and cement. MyJobQuote puts a basic lime or cement job on a three-bed semi at £4,200 to £5,500.

How much is scaffolding for a render job?

Bookabuilder puts front and back scaffolding on a semi at £1,000 to £2,500.

What does a renderer charge per day?

MyJobQuote gives £130 to £250 per day, higher in London and the South East.

How long does it take to render a semi?

MyJobQuote allows 6 to 9 days for a three-bed semi. Bookabuilder allows 1 to 3 weeks depending on weather.

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Published by Pencl on 28th September 2026. Prices are guides for UK trades, not quotes. Sources: myjobquote.co.uk/costs/rendering-a-house, bookabuilderuk.com/blog/house-rendering-cost-uk-2026, homebuilding.co.uk/advice/house-rendering-costs.