Northern Beaches · 2095
Rendering in Manly
Modern two-storey, grey and white renderFrom our own jobs
- Northern BeachesLocal council
- Licensed rendererNSW licence 298643C
- 4 things to checkBefore you render here
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Which finish suits your house in Manly?
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 ManlyCouncil 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 finishIn ManlyNear the sea, plan on washing rendered walls down at least once a year.About 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/m²In ManlyClose to the coast, textured finishes need cleaning more often.
- Polystyrene claddingPanels fixed, meshed, base-coated and rendered as one system.Guide price $70–$120/m²In ManlyNear the water, the cladding is fixed with stainless steel screws.
- 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 Manly
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 Manly
What changes a rendering job here, each from the council plan, heritage register or data sheet it comes from.
Heritage
Pittwater Road and Town Centre conservation areas
Two heritage conservation areas take in part of Manly's housing land: the Pittwater Road Conservation Area (C1) and the Town Centre Conservation Area (C2). Re-rendering or repainting a building inside them needs council consent, and the Manly DCP says original face brickwork is not to be rendered or painted; if it already has been, Council wants it restored where practical.
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: Manly DCP 2013, 3.2 Heritage Considerations (3.2.2.2)
Houses
Row houses and semi-detached cottages
Manly LEP 2013 lists many heritage items in the suburb, among them row houses, pairs of semi-detached cottages and flat buildings. Rendering or painting one of those facades is not exempt work, even outside the conservation areas.
Source: NSW Planning Portal heritage map layer (LEP Schedule 5)
Council
Foreshore scenic protection
Most of Manly's housing land is in the Foreshore Scenic Protection Area. Any facade work that needs a DA there must use non-reflective materials in colours and textures that blend with the natural setting.
Source: Manly DCP 2013, 5.4.1 Foreshore Scenic Protection Area
Coast
Surf-side upkeep
Most of Manly's housing is within 1 km of breaking surf at Manly, North Steyne and Queenscliff beaches, and render that close to the sea needs more upkeep: Rockcote asks for its systems to be washed down every 12 months, and painted or textured coastal finishes more often. For polystyrene cladding in that zone, Unitex specifies Class 4 or 316 stainless fixing screws.
Source: Rockcote Maintenance Guide (QHO-MBR014-V007); Unitex Base Board Non-Cavity Technical Manual (Aug 2024), fixings and s2.8
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 Manly: your questions
Do you render houses in Manly?
Yes. We render houses in Manly, and quotes are free.
How much does rendering cost in Manly?
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 Manly?
Two heritage conservation areas take in part of Manly's housing land: the Pittwater Road Conservation Area (C1) and the Town Centre Conservation Area (C2).
The full rule and its sourceManly and nearby suburbs
Manly is shaded darkest; the lighter suburbs around it are the nearest we cover, each with its own page.
| Suburb | Direction from Manly | Council |
|---|---|---|
| Fairlight | North-west | Northern Beaches |
| Balgowlah Heights | West | Northern Beaches |
| Queenscliff | North | Northern Beaches |
| Balgowlah | West | Northern Beaches |
| Clontarf | West | Northern Beaches |
| Freshwater | North | Northern Beaches |
Rendering in Manly
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.