--- title: "House Rendering Lancashire & Rochdale | Sand & Cement, Silicone | MCB" description: "External rendering specialists serving Rochdale, Lancashire & Greater Manchester. 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Sand & cement, monocouche and silicone systems. 25-year render lifespan, free quote." }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does it cost to render a house in Lancashire?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Indicatively £55–£95 per m² for sand & cement and £85–£140 per m² for silicone render systems, including scaffold. A typical 3-bed semi runs £6,500–£13,000. You'll receive a fixed written quote, never a day-rate." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does external rendering last?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A properly installed render system lasts 25+ years. Silicone systems hold colour for 15–20 years before any maintenance is needed." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you render over existing render?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Often yes, only if the existing render is sound and well-bonded. We always tap-test first. If it's hollow or unstable, it must come off before any new system is applied." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the best render for the North West climate?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Silicone-based systems perform best in wind-driven rain and freeze-thaw cycles. They're self-cleaning, breathable and hold colour without painting." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you provide a guarantee?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, written workmanship guarantee from us, plus manufacturer system warranties of 10–25 years depending on the specification." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will rendering improve my home's value?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A quality re-render typically returns 100–150% of its cost at resale by transforming kerb appeal and signalling a maintained property." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does a typical render job take?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "5–10 working days for a semi-detached, 8–15 for a detached, plus scaffold and curing time. Weather-dependent in winter." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you handle scaffold?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, scaffold is included in our quote and coordinated by us. You don't book a separate trade." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can rendering hide structural cracks?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Render covers cosmetic cracks. Structural movement must be addressed first, we'll flag it on survey and won't render over an active problem." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is rendering messy?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Less than you'd think. Walkways are protected, waste is removed daily, and we clean windows and frames before scaffold strike." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://mcbplasteringsolutions.co.uk" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Services", "item": "https://mcbplasteringsolutions.co.uk/services" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Rendering", "item": "https://mcbplasteringsolutions.co.uk/services/rendering" } ] } ] --- [07540 112744 ](tel:+447540112744)[mcbplasteringsolutions@outlook.com ](mailto:mcbplasteringsolutions@outlook.com) Mon – Fri 7am–7pm · Sat 7am–12pm · Sun Closed Free quote in 24h [![MCB Plastering & Rendering Solutions](/__l5e/assets-v1/bdbca180-f614-491a-b7d2-84b18566f16c/mcb-logo-header.png)](/) [Home](/)[About](/about) [Services](/services) [Areas](/areas) [Our Work](/our-work)[Reviews](/reviews)[Contact](/contact) [07540 112744](tel:+447540112744)[Get Free Quote](/contact) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Services](/services) 3. Rendering ![Semi-detached UK home finished in smooth white silicone render by MCB across the front elevation](/__l5e/assets-v1/450aee76-2d35-4152-b745-f053343119d1/mcb-30.jpg) Specialist service · Rochdale & the North West # Weatherproof External Rendering Built for Lancashire Weather Hard-wearing render systems that protect your property for 25+ years and transform kerb appeal, installed by certified renderers, fully insured, with a written guarantee. [Get my free quote](/contact) [Call 07540 112744](tel:+447540112744) 5-star Google-rated · 40+ years combined experience · Free same-day written quote 25+ yr Render lifespan 40+ Years experience 500+ Homes re-rendered Fully Insured & guaranteed Free On-site survey Service overview ## Done right, rendering adds 25+ years of value. External rendering is your home's first line of defence against driving rain, frost and wind, and the single biggest upgrade you can make to kerb appeal. Done right, it adds 25+ years of weather protection and several percent to resale value. Done wrong, it traps damp and cracks within two winters. ### What it is Rendering is a cementitious or polymer-based coating applied to external walls in multiple coats over a prepared substrate. We install traditional sand-and-cement render, monocouche through-coloured render, silicone render and full external wall insulation (EWI) systems. ### Who it's for Homeowners refreshing tired exteriors, landlords protecting investment property, self-builders specifying the right system, and commercial clients re-cladding offices, schools and retail units. ### When you need it When existing render is cracked, hollow or stained; on new builds requiring weather protection and aesthetic finish; or as part of an EWI retrofit to lower heating bills. ### Why a specialist matters Render is structural-grade weatherproofing. A poorly mixed coat, missed bead, or wrong system specification leads to cracking, water ingress and a £15k+ strip-and-redo. Certified renderers deliver a 25-year system that performs and looks the part. The cost of getting it wrong ## What goes wrong with bad rendering We're called out to fix other renderers' jobs more often than any other trade. Here's what we see, and how to avoid it. ### Cracking within 2 winters Wrong mix ratio or missing expansion beads cause hairline-to-structural cracks. Once water gets in, frost cycles open the cracks wider every year. ### Damp ingress and internal mould Cracked or hollow render lets water reach the masonry. Two or three winters later, internal walls show damp patches and mould, and the fix is external, not a coat of damp-seal paint. ### Patchy, blotchy finish Over-trowelling, inconsistent coat thickness, or starting/stopping in the wrong place leaves visible cold joints. Once dry, it can't be fixed without re-rendering. ### Wrong system for the substrate Spec'ing silicone over a chalky or unsound base coat, or skipping primer where the manufacturer requires it, leads to delamination within a few years. Our process ## Five steps, zero surprises. Same process on every job, domestic, commercial, single-room or full house. [Start with a free survey](/contact) 01 ### Survey & system spec We assess substrate, exposure rating, existing finishes and your budget, then specify the right system (sand/cement, monocouche, silicone or EWI). 02 ### Fixed written quote Same day: scope, materials, scaffold, prep, render system, finish colour, snagging and clean-down, all priced. 03 ### Scaffold & prep Scaffold up, substrate cleaned and stabilised, beads and stop ends fitted, mesh embedded at vulnerable points. 04 ### Base & topcoat application Base coat applied to specification thickness, cured, then topcoat applied in the chosen system and colour. 05 ### Snag, clean & guarantee Scaffold down, site cleaned, written workmanship guarantee issued, backed by manufacturer system warranty where applicable. Why MCB ## Specific benefits, not vague promises. ### 25+ year weather protection Correctly specified systems carry 25-year manufacturer warranties, backed by our workmanship guarantee. ### Transformed kerb appeal A re-render is the most cost-effective way to modernise a tired exterior and lift resale value. ### Lower long-term costs No more repainting every 5 years, through-coloured silicone render holds its colour for 15–20 years. ### Self-cleaning surfaces Silicone render sheds rain, dirt and biological growth, staying cleaner for longer than painted finishes. ### Genuine thermal upgrade Paired with EWI, render adds insulation that can cut heating bills by 20–35%. ### Certified, insured installers Manufacturer-trained on K Rend, Weber, Parex and Wetherby systems. Fully insured. In depth ## Render systems compared Choosing the right render system is the single biggest decision in any external project. Here's how we specify across the North West, where wind-driven rain and freeze-thaw cycles are unusually harsh. Traditional sand-and-cement render remains the most economical option and, when correctly mixed in 3 coats with appropriate beads and expansion joints, lasts 25+ years. Its weakness is painting, you'll re-paint every 5–7 years to maintain the look. Monocouche render is a through-coloured one-coat cementitious system applied at 15mm in a single pass. It's faster than traditional render and removes the paint-cycle cost, but it's less forgiving to mix and apply, which is why we only let certified renderers near it. Silicone render is the premium option, a thin-coat polymer system applied over a base coat and mesh, available in any RAL colour, with hydrophobic self-cleaning properties. It's our most-specified system on contemporary properties across Rochdale, Bury and the Rossendale Valley. External Wall Insulation (EWI) wraps the building in insulation before the render system goes on. Heating bills typically drop 20–35%, the building gains 25mm–150mm of insulation, and the render finish is identical to a non-insulated installation. Funded under several Lancashire schemes, ask us about eligibility. #### Residential Domestic re-renders are typically 5–10 days on site for a semi-detached, including scaffold. We minimise disruption with phased elevations. #### Commercial Commercial projects are programme-driven with phased scaffold, traffic management plans where required, and main-contractor coordination. ### Materials & systems we use - K Rend Silicone TC Through-coloured, self-cleaning silicone topcoat, our most popular premium finish. - Weber Silicone Polymer-modified silicone render with strong colour retention. - Parex Monorex Through-coloured monocouche, fast install, no paint cycle. - Wetherby EWI System Full external wall insulation with mineral or EPS boards plus silicone topcoat. Manufacturer trained Fully insured Same-day quotes Recent rendering projects ## Real jobs. Real finishes. A selection of recent rendering work across Rochdale and the North West. [See more work](/our-work) ![Detached home finished in smooth white silicone render across every elevation by MCB Rochdale](/__l5e/assets-v1/26fa507e-bf8d-452a-aa04-77d3f04d7a7e/mcb-15.jpg) ![Two-storey detached property finished in clean white silicone render with crisp reveals](/__l5e/assets-v1/fe1898ab-034d-4b93-af93-256dceeddcf6/mcb-16.jpg) ![Dormer bungalow rendered in flawless white silicone render and new fascias](/__l5e/assets-v1/190b2dab-6c53-4507-aeac-989b820c1a69/mcb-17.jpg) ![Detached property fully rendered in clean white silicone render, full external refresh](/__l5e/assets-v1/326dff92-9d20-4131-b9b8-5ca513e4b88d/mcb-18.jpg) FAQs ## Answers to the questions we hear most. Not seeing yours? Call 07540 112744, we answer the phone ourselves. [Ask us anything](/contact) ### How much does it cost to render a house in Lancashire? Indicatively £55–£95 per m² for sand & cement and £85–£140 per m² for silicone render systems, including scaffold. A typical 3-bed semi runs £6,500–£13,000. You'll receive a fixed written quote, never a day-rate. ### How long does external rendering last? ### Can you render over existing render? ### What's the best render for the North West climate? ### Do you provide a guarantee? ### Will rendering improve my home's value? ### How long does a typical render job take? ### Do you handle scaffold? ### Can rendering hide structural cracks? ### Is rendering messy? Related services ## Often paired with rendering - [K Rend & Spray Cork Premium silicone render specialists. ](/services/k-rend-grey-caulk) - [Insulated Render (EWI) Warmer home. Lower bills. ](/services/ewi-render) - [Bonding & Skimming Re-build, re-line, re-skim. ](/services/bonding-skimming) [View all services →](/services) Areas we cover ## Rendering across the North West - [WhitworthLancashire ](/areas/whitworth) - [RochdaleGreater Manchester ](/areas/rochdale) - [BuryGreater Manchester ](/areas/bury) - [OldhamGreater Manchester ](/areas/oldham) - [BurnleyLancashire ](/areas/burnley) - [RawtenstallRossendale Valley ](/areas/rawtenstall) - [BacupRossendale Valley ](/areas/bacup) - [AccringtonLancashire ](/areas/accrington) - [BoltonGreater Manchester ](/areas/bolton) - [Rossendale ValleyLancashire ](/areas/rossendale) - [RamsbottomGreater Manchester ](/areas/ramsbottom) [View all areas →](/areas) Free, no-obligation quote ## Ready for rendering done properly? Written fixed-price same-day quote. Tidy site, time-served team, 10-year render manufacturer guarantee. 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