Northern Beaches · 2101
Rendering in North Narrabeen

Modern two-storey, grey and white renderFrom our own jobs
- Northern BeachesLocal council
- Licensed rendererNSW licence 298643C
- 3 things to checkBefore you render here
- 5.0 on Google9 Google reviews
Which finish suits your house in North Narrabeen?
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 North NarrabeenCouncil 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 North NarrabeenNear 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 North NarrabeenClose 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 North NarrabeenNear 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 North Narrabeen
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 North Narrabeen
What changes a rendering job here, each from the council plan, heritage register or data sheet it comes from.
Council
Pittwater palette north of the lagoon
North Narrabeen is zoned under Pittwater LEP 2014 and sits in the Pittwater DCP's North Narrabeen Locality. DA work must use dark, earthy, low-reflectivity colours, and white, light, red or orange walls are not permitted; Narrabeen south of the lagoon uses Warringah's blend-with-the-landscape rule instead.
Source: Pittwater 21 DCP, D11.3 Building colours and materials (North Narrabeen Locality)
Coast
Beach-side upkeep
The streets near North Narrabeen beach are within 1 km of breaking surf. Render there needs more regular washing: Rockcote asks for its systems to be cleaned down every 12 months, and painted or textured finishes close to the coast more often. For polystyrene boards on those streets, Unitex calls for Class 4 or 316 stainless fixings.
Source: Rockcote Maintenance Guide (QHO-MBR014-V007); Unitex Base Board Non-Cavity Technical Manual (Aug 2024), fixings and s2.8
Heritage
Listed items
Pittwater LEP 2014 lists heritage items in North Narrabeen. Recoating or rendering a listed structure needs consent, and Pittwater's DCP does not allow original face brick or stone on heritage items to be painted or rendered.
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: Pittwater LEP 2014, Schedule 5 item 2270341 (Planning Portal heritage layer)
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 ·
Reviews from Google, shown as written.
Read every review on Google01 / 08
Questions
Rendering in North Narrabeen: your questions
Do you render houses in North Narrabeen?
Yes. We render houses in North Narrabeen, and quotes are free.
How much does rendering cost in North Narrabeen?
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 guideAre there council rules on rendering in North Narrabeen?
North Narrabeen is zoned under Pittwater LEP 2014 and sits in the Pittwater DCP's North Narrabeen Locality.
The full rule and its sourceNorth Narrabeen and nearby suburbs
North Narrabeen is shaded darkest; the lighter suburbs around it are the nearest we cover, each with its own page.
| Suburb | Direction from North Narrabeen | Council |
|---|---|---|
| Narrabeen | South | Northern Beaches |
| Elanora Heights | West | Northern Beaches |
| Warriewood | North | Northern Beaches |
| Wheeler Heights | South | Northern Beaches |
| Collaroy Plateau | South | Northern Beaches |
| Ingleside | West | Northern Beaches |
Rendering in North Narrabeen
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.








