Monocouche render · Kent
Monocouche render in Folkestone
We quote monocouche render for homes in Folkestone (CT19) and nearby Dover and Ashford (Kent), with guide prices online and a free survey to fix the price. For Folkestone homeowners matching a new extension to an existing rendered house, we compare monocouche and silicone samples first.
- Free survey in CT19 and nearby
- Guide price from £54 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Folkestone
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Through-coloured, with a scraped texture
- Applied in one or two passes, often by spray machine
- Not the finish used over insulation boards
- Good for new blockwork and extensions
Local considerations in Folkestone
Surveys in Folkestone also cover the surrounding CT19 district and towns such as Dover and Ashford (Kent). Folkestone is about 31 miles from Maidstone. Homes across the South East range from inter-war semis and post-war estates, which are mostly cavity-walled, to older solid-walled cottages and Victorian town terraces.
Much of Kent sits in the lower wind-driven rain exposure bands, which keeps the choice of finishes wide — though hilltop, coastal and exposed gable walls can still need a tougher specification, so we check the actual site.
Extensions and new blockwork in Folkestone are where monocouche makes most sense.
- Postcode district
- CT19
- County or area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Dover, Ashford (Kent), Deal, Canterbury
Planning and building control in England
Planning in Folkestone follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
Building control applies once more than half of a wall is insulated or re-rendered, or more than a quarter of the whole building envelope, and your written quote says how that's handled.
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 Folkestone
| 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%.
How it works
Enquiry
Send your postcode and a few details.
Measured survey
Walls, damp, eaves, cills and services recorded.
Written price
A fixed price with the specification attached.
Work and handover
Installed, inspected and documents handed over.
Monocouche render in Folkestone: 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.
How long does monocouche last?
Typically 20 years or more on a suitable wall, depending on exposure and detailing.
Do you cover Folkestone?
Yes — we survey and quote monocouche render in Folkestone (CT19) and nearby Dover, Ashford (Kent) and Deal, with a fixed written price before any work starts.