To Render of not to Render?

linni

I am thinking of having our 3 bed detached bungalow (Kent) smooth rendered, as the bricks are cheap and horrible, and some areas need repointing? Cosmetically, I think it would make it look much nicer, but would it make any difference when selling it? Would it just look like I was convering up something? What happens if it cracks and needs repairing? Do the repairs show? Has anyone got an idea of how much it costs? Is there anyting I should be looking for? Any advice or help appreciated.

linni

Can anyone tell me the advantages or disadvantages of having it done?

dougk_2

I think rendered "normal" houses look horrible, so it would put me off buying!
You need to have the pointing sorted out really before rendering anway,

jason_s_2

There is always going to be 2 sides to this, there is going to be people that say yes and people who say they dont like it. I have done quite a few rendering jobs such as yours where the bricks are shot, cracked etc... and its made one hell of a difference. But a little tip for you take a look at the other houses in your road, if yours is the only rendered house, its going to stick out like a sore thumb, and may devalue it. But if done right and painted well then you could add a few quid. As for price. between £25-£30 is about the going rate.

lolarentt

I agree with Jason_s - depends what it makes your house look like amongst the others in the street (think of thingummy Duckworth in Coronation Street and the painted stone cladding!!)

vansboy

If you catch the repeat, of last nights Location Location - think it's weekend sometime - they featured a nice house, with a bit of a mixture of brickwork/extensions. Then they spent a few moments discussing the advantages of rendering, plus had a computer photoshoped example, of the house. It did look as if it'd be a greast improvement, to their one. Might be worth recording the prog, 'cos it was only a few minutes viewing the before/after shots.

What you also need to think of, is how 'odd' your house might look, compared to others in the area - even if it's done really well, it might look 'wrong'.

& you'll always have people wondering what you are covering up!!

VB

RLH33

You also have to bear in mind that, due to the changes to the planning legislation in October, you will need planning permission to change the external materials of the house i.e. from brick to render.

bigdoozer

why not add a new brick finish like Decopierre, seen on youtube. Most renders need constant painting and are subject to damp issues.

linni

I didn't realise I would need planning permission. There are lots of different properties around here which have had it done, so I don't think it would look out of place, but I am concerned about it causing damp. A friend said she would never buy a house that was rendered, because she would have to paint it every few years, and being a bungalow, maybe that would be a problem with the age group that may buy it in the future. Having said that, you wouldn't need a big ladder! Will try and see Location Location at the weekend and look at Youtube..

lagi

Am watching it now on channel 4 catchup

render me good

linni

Thanks lagi I am going to watch it now too.