Monocouche render · Edinburgh and the Lothians
Monocouche render in Edinburgh
Monocouche render in Edinburgh: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. Extensions and new blockwork in Edinburgh are where monocouche makes most sense.
- Free survey in EH1 and nearby
- Guide price from £54 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Edinburgh
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Lower cost per m² than thin-coat systems on suitable walls
- Beads and movement joints control cracking
- Good for new blockwork and extensions
- Through-coloured, with a scraped texture
Before we quote in Edinburgh
As well as Edinburgh itself, we quote in Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline. East Central Scotland mixes stone tenements and terraces with post-war council housing and harled bungalows and semis.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Edinburgh and the Lothians: sheltered town streets fare better than walls on high ground or facing the prevailing weather, and the render, beads and cill details are chosen with that in mind.
We plan monocouche in Edinburgh for settled weather so each elevation can be finished in one go.
- Postcode district
- EH1
- County or area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline, Livingston
Permissions in Scotland
Scottish householder rules mean many Edinburgh jobs that change the outside of a house need a planning application; we confirm the position before quoting.
Over-cladding work in Scotland often needs a building warrant from the council's building standards service, with Section 6 of the Technical Handbooks setting insulation benchmarks.
Can monocouche go over insulation?
No — insulation systems use a mesh-reinforced base coat and a thin-coat finish instead. If you want insulation as well as a new finish, see insulated render.
Monocouche render prices in Edinburgh
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monocouche on blockwork | £54–£84 per m²inc VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Single-storey extension | £2,395–£4,195inc VAT | Typical |
| Beads and movement joints | Included |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. Prices include VAT at 20%.
What happens next
Tell us about the property
Use the quote tool or form, or call. Photos help.
Free survey
We measure, check the walls and confirm approvals.
Fixed written quote
System, details, access, exclusions and VAT in writing.
Installation
Scheduled for suitable weather, with a clear programme.
Monocouche render in Edinburgh: questions
Monocouche or silicone for an extension?
Both work on new blockwork. Silicone over a base coat costs a little more but tends to stay cleaner.
Does monocouche need painting?
No — it's through-coloured. Cleaning every few years keeps it looking fresh.
Is monocouche waterproof?
It's water-resistant and sheds rain, while still allowing some vapour through.
Do you cover Edinburgh?
Yes — we survey and quote monocouche render in Edinburgh (EH1) and nearby Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline, with a fixed written price before any work starts.