Monocouche render · Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Monocouche render in Lerwick
Homeowners and landlords in Lerwick can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for monocouche render, covering ZE1 and the surrounding area. We plan monocouche in Lerwick for settled weather so each elevation can be finished in one go.
- Free survey in ZE1
- Guide price from £54 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Lerwick
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Beads and movement joints control cracking
- Good for new blockwork and extensions
- Not the finish used over insulation boards
- Lower cost per m² than thin-coat systems on suitable walls
Lerwick: walls, weather and approvals
We cover Lerwick and the wider Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles; island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement. The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
Extensions and new blockwork in Lerwick are where monocouche makes most sense.
- Postcode district
- ZE1
- County or area
- Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Nation
- Scotland
Scotland: planning and regulations
For Lerwick properties, flats and tenements need planning permission for external insulation, and a noticeable change of finish on a house often does too under Scottish rules.
Where a building warrant is needed for Lerwick work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
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 Lerwick
| 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
Get a guide price
Try the online quote tool for a ballpark figure.
Book the survey
A visit at a time that suits you.
Agree the quote
Nothing starts until you've signed the written price.
We do the work
Planned around weather, with you kept informed.
Monocouche render in Lerwick: questions
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.
How long does monocouche last?
Typically 20 years or more on a suitable wall, depending on exposure and detailing.
Do you cover Lerwick?
Yes — we survey and quote monocouche render in Lerwick (ZE1); island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, with a fixed written price before any work starts.