Weather coating cost for exterior walls

The render on our gable end takes a battering from the rain and never seems to dry out. What do installers charge for weather coating a whole house?

Asked by Lou on 23rd Aug 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"The cost depends on the size and condition of the walls, access and the type of coating used. As a rough guide, a full-house exterior weather coating could be around £5,000–£10,000+, including preparation and application. If the render is badly cracked or damp, any repairs would add to the cost. I’d recommend getting 2–3 quotes and checking exactly what preparation and number of coats are included."
Answered on 31st Aug 2026 - Member since Aug 2026 - report
"For a whole house, professional weather coating (applying a breathable, hydrophobic wall coating over existing render) typically ranges from £3,500 to £8,000+ depending on the size of the property.
Terraced House / Single Wall / Gable End: £1,200 – £2,500 (If you just want the problem elevation done)
​Semi-Detached House: £3,500 – £5,500"
Answered on 31st Aug 2026 - Member since Jan 2026 - report
"It depends what you mean by weather coating do you mean a waterproof coat or a re render"
Answered on 23rd Aug 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"Depends on the render , if render is not drying out I would suggest a breathable new render system, krend )old sand and cement render systems do not breathe application off a coating system storm dry can cause further issues internally and on my experience does not work, the material is holding far to much moisture and will need replacing at some point.

Thanks"
Answered on 23rd Aug 2026 - Member since Oct 2016 - report
"I have had a look and it would cost around £4,000 depending on the type of house the price varies and also with the cost of materials"
Answered on 23rd Aug 2026 - Member since Aug 2026 - report
"Depends on how big the house is. But if it is getting a lot of weather to the wall it would be best to give that wall 3/4 coats ."
Answered on 10th Sep 2026 - Member since Jun 2026 - report
"For weather coating a whole house, including scaffolding, preparation and application, I’d expect a typical cost to be around £7,000–£10,000, depending on the size of the property and the condition of the existing render.

If the gable end is constantly wet and struggling to dry, the render should be inspected before coating. Any cracks, damaged render or other areas allowing water penetration need to be repaired first. A weatherproof coating can then provide additional protection, but it shouldn’t be used simply to cover an existing damp or render problem."
Answered on 24th Aug 2026 - Member since May 2019 - report
"It normally costs around £25 a sq meter but I would use the new silicone render as it lasts alot longer and you dont have the cost of painting and weathering coat every year"
Answered on 26th Aug 2026 - Member since Aug 2026 - report
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