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Rendering in Cheltenham

Taupe rendered pavilions at duskFrom our own jobs
- HornsbyLocal council
- Licensed rendererNSW licence 298643C
- 3 things to checkBefore you render here
- 5.0 on Google9 Google reviews
Which finish suits your house in Cheltenham?
What your walls are made of decides the finish. We also take on render removal, mouldings and commercial jobs. Guide prices are per m², including GST.

Cement rendering
Guide price $34–$69/m²Sand and cement render over brick and block, sponge-floated and ready to paint.Best forSolid brick, concrete block and concrete walls: older brick houses, new masonry builds, front fences and retaining wallsIn CheltenhamCouncil and heritage rules can stop original face brick being rendered, so we check your street before quoting.About cement rendering
Acrylic rendering
Guide price $46–$80/m²Flexible acrylic systems for Hebel, polystyrene, fibre cement and existing render.Best forHebel (AAC) panels and blocks, polystyrene, fibre cement board, and sound existing render or masonry that needs a more flexible finishAbout acrylic rendering
Other finishes
- White setA hard, smooth set-plaster finish over render inside the house, ready for paint.Guide price $30–$55/m²
- Texture coatingsTexture and membrane coatings over render, brick or fibre cement.Guide price $57–$115/m²
- Polystyrene claddingPanels fixed, meshed, base-coated and rendered as one system.Guide price $70–$120/m²In CheltenhamOn bush fire prone blocks, the cladding system has to suit the block's BAL.
- Render repairsCracked, drummy or stained render cut out, patched and matched to the wall.Guide price $57–$115/m²
- Brick baggingA thin coat over face brick that keeps the brick pattern, ready for paint.
How it works
From a free quote to a finished wall in Cheltenham
The owner quotes every job and is there while it is done.
- 01
Ask for a quote
Call, WhatsApp or use the form. Quotes are free.
- 02
Rough estimate
We reply with a rough figure for the job.
- 03
Measure up
A site visit to check the walls and confirm the quote in writing.
- 04
Render
Windows, paths and gardens protected, then the work.
- 05
Clean up
The site cleared and the finish checked with you.
Before you render in Cheltenham
What changes a rendering job here, each from the council plan, heritage register or data sheet it comes from.
Heritage
Beecroft–Cheltenham conservation area
Cheltenham sits within the Beecroft–Cheltenham conservation area, so for most houses, painting or rendering brick is not exempt work. Hornsby's DCP goes further: face brick that has already been painted or rendered should be restored to unpainted where possible.
For your render: We check your address against these rules before quoting, so the render, finish and colour suit what the council allows there. Cement rendering
Source: Hornsby DCP 2024, Part 9 Heritage (amended 23 June 2025)
Houses
A collection across eras
The DCP calls the area a fine collection of Victorian, Federation, Arts and Crafts, Inter-war and Post-war buildings. Match any repair to the house's own period rather than a single finish for the street.
Source: Hornsby DCP 2024, Part 9 Heritage (amended 23 June 2025)
Bush fire
Bush fire prone edges
Parts of Cheltenham are mapped bush fire prone, much of it Category 1 vegetation. On those lots, exempt maintenance must be ember-sealed (Codes SEPP cl 2.54(c)).
For your render: On bush fire prone land the render or cladding system has to suit the block's bush fire attack level (BAL), with gaps sealed against embers. Polystyrene cladding
Source: NSW Planning Portal, Bush Fire Prone Land map (layer 229)
Sources checked . Council rules change, so we confirm what applies to your house before quoting.
Reviews
What our clients say
Courteous, tidy, protected the area from debris, cleaned up after and a good job
“Very professional and so helpful! Good communication and a fair price! Arrived nice and early! The rendering was done very well and looks great. The boys were very careful and made no mess! I have no hesitation in recommending Ali and his workers! I am definitely a very happy customer! Job: rear of house rendering plus a variety of rendering repairs in various places! Thank you so much!”
★★★★★Gregory Williams · “We loved dealing with Ali and his team. They are all lovely and really good renderers. We wanted something a little different (a thickly applied splattered style) in some parts of the house,”bagged” in other areas and smooth render in other parts…all was no problem, and expertly done. All fairly priced too. We would definitely recommend Finishing Touch Rendering. Stephanie and David.”
★★★★★Stephanie Hammond ·
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Questions
Rendering in Cheltenham: your questions
Do you render houses in Cheltenham?
Yes. We render houses in Cheltenham, and quotes are free.
How much does rendering cost in Cheltenham?
As a guide, cement render costs about $34–$69 and acrylic render about $46–$80 per m², including GST, the same across Sydney. The walls, the access and scaffolding move the price most.
House rendering cost guideDo I need council approval to render a house in Cheltenham?
Cheltenham sits within the Beecroft–Cheltenham conservation area, so for most houses, painting or rendering brick is not exempt work.
The full rule and its sourceCheltenham and nearby suburbs
Cheltenham is shaded darkest; the lighter suburbs around it are the nearest we cover, each with its own page.
| Suburb | Direction from Cheltenham | Council |
|---|---|---|
| North Epping | East | Hornsby |
| Beecroft | West | Hornsby |
| Pennant Hills | North | Hornsby |
| South Turramurra | East | Ku-ring-gai |
| Marsfield | South-east | Ryde |
| Eastwood | South | Ryde |
Rendering in Cheltenham
Get a free quote
Quotes are free. Tell us about the job for a rough figure; we then visit to measure, check the walls and confirm the quote in writing.








