Monocouche render · Surrey
Monocouche render in Horley
From Horley to Crawley, we price monocouche render after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. For Horley homeowners matching a new extension to an existing rendered house, we compare monocouche and silicone samples first.
- Free survey in RH6 and nearby
- Guide price from £54 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Horley
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Not the finish used over insulation boards
- Good for new blockwork and extensions
- Through-coloured, with a scraped texture
- Applied in one or two passes, often by spray machine
Local considerations in Horley
We cover Horley and nearby Crawley, Redhill and Reigate. Horley sits around 20 miles from Woking. 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 Surrey 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.
We plan monocouche in Horley for settled weather so each elevation can be finished in one go.
- Postcode district
- RH6
- County or area
- Surrey
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Crawley, Redhill, Reigate, East Grinstead
Approvals in England
Planning in Horley 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.
If the work covers more than half of a wall, or a quarter of the building's whole envelope, it counts as renovating a thermal element, with a target of about 0.30 W/m²K where feasible.
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 Horley
| 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
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 Horley: questions
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.
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 Horley?
Yes — we survey and quote monocouche render in Horley (RH6) and nearby Crawley, Redhill and Reigate, with a fixed written price before any work starts.