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House rendering in Chesterfield
New render for whole houses, single walls, gable ends and extensions, chosen to suit how the house was built.
Four systems
Your quote names the system we recommend and explains why.
Silicone
A meshed base coat with a thin coloured finish. Sheds water, resists algae, stays flexible. Our usual choice for brick and block.
Monocouche
One thick coat, coloured through and scraped to an even texture. Tough, and well suited to large plain walls.
Sand and cement
Traditional coats, finished smooth and painted. Strong, and the best match for patching into existing render.
Lime
For gritstone, sandstone and old solid brick. It lets the wall breathe, so damp is not trapped behind it.
What we render
- Whole houses: terraces, semis, detached houses and bungalows
- Front, back or side walls on their own
- Gable ends exposed to the weather
- Rear offshots on terraced houses
- New extensions and garden rooms
- Chimney stacks
- Garden and boundary walls to match the house
If you are not sure whether a wall needs rendering or just repairing, ask. We will tell you what we would do if it were our house.
How the job runs
Visit and quote
We look at the walls, gutters, sills and ground level, and send a written price with the system, colour and dates.
Scaffold and protection
Scaffold goes up, then windows, doors, paths and plants are covered.
Preparation
Loose material comes off and any repairs to the wall are made.
Beads
Set to a line at corners, around openings and along the base.
Base coat and mesh
The strong layer that stops cracks, with extra mesh at window and door corners.
Finish coat
Applied a whole wall at a time, so there are no joins.
Clear up and warranty
Fittings back on, masking off, scaffold down, site cleaned. Your 10-year warranty covers the new render from here.
Rendering questions
Which render should I choose?
For most brick and block houses we recommend silicone, because it sheds rain, stays cleaner and copes with small movement. Monocouche suits big plain walls and new builds. Sand and cement is good for matching existing render. Lime is for stone and old solid walls.
Can you render just one wall?
Yes. Gable ends, back walls, rear offshots, extensions and chimney stacks are common single jobs. If scaffold is going up anyway, it is worth doing the chimney at the same time.
What warranty do I get?
New rendering comes with a 10-year warranty, set out on your written quote.
Does through-coloured render need painting?
No. Silicone and monocouche are coloured all the way through. Sand and cement is usually painted, and that paint will need redoing over the years.
Will render stop my gable wall being damp?
If rain is getting through the brickwork, yes, a well detailed render will keep it out. If the damp comes from a gutter, a damp course problem or high ground outside, render will not fix it. We look for the cause at the visit.
Can you render a new extension?
Yes. New blockwork shrinks as it dries, so it gets full mesh and a movement bead where it meets the old house, to stop a crack forming along the join.
Can I choose any colour?
There is a wide range, from white and creams through greys and stone shades. We bring sample boards so you can see colours against your roof and windows in daylight.
Ask about your house
Which walls are you thinking of?
Thinking about rendering?
We will look at the walls and tell you what suits them. The visit is free.