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Rendering a typical 3-bed semi costs roughly £3,000–£8,000 depending on render type, height and access, and how much preparation the walls need. Modern through-coloured silicone render costs more per square metre than basic sand-and-cement, but needs less maintenance and resists cracking. Re-rendering — removing old render first — costs more than rendering bare or sound walls. Like-for-like rendering is usually permitted development, but planning permission can apply in conservation areas and on listed buildings, and Building Regulations apply if you add external wall insulation. Always use a trade-accredited rendering specialist — for example, a manufacturer-approved installer of a through-coloured render system. These are typical illustrations, not quotes.