Monocouche render · Somerset
Monocouche render in Bath
If you're planning monocouche render in Bath, start with a free survey: we measure, check the walls and confirm planning and building control for your address. For Bath homeowners matching a new extension to an existing rendered house, we compare monocouche and silicone samples first.
- Free survey in BA1 and nearby
- Guide price from £54 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Bath
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Beads and movement joints control cracking
- Not the finish used over insulation boards
- Good for new blockwork and extensions
- Lower cost per m² than thin-coat systems on suitable walls
Local considerations in Bath
Surveys in Bath also cover the surrounding BA1 district and towns such as Trowbridge and Kingswood. The South West has many stone and solid-walled cottages, exposed coastal properties and a share of post-war system-built houses, including types such as the Cornish Unit.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Somerset: 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.
Extensions and new blockwork in Bath are where monocouche makes most sense.
- Postcode district
- BA1
- County or area
- Somerset
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Trowbridge, Kingswood, Mangotsfield, Frome
Permissions in England
Planning in Bath 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.
Insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area brings in Part L of the Building Regulations, so building control is notified and the wall is upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where practical.
Where is monocouche used?
Monocouche is best on new or sound blockwork and brickwork with consistent suction — extensions, new builds and garden walls. It's applied thicker than thin-coat renders and scraped once firm to reveal the texture.
Monocouche render prices in Bath
| 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 Bath: questions
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.
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.
Do you cover Bath?
Yes — we survey and quote monocouche render in Bath (BA1) and nearby Trowbridge, Kingswood and Mangotsfield, with a fixed written price before any work starts.