Baumit · Weber · EcoRend Approved Installer
Silicone, monocouche and K-Rend rendering systems, applied by a time-served specialist with nearly 20 years' experience. We protect, insulate and transform homes across Kent, backed by manufacturer-approved guarantees.
Kent Render Systems
Kent Render Systems is a specialist external rendering company providing professional rendering to homeowners, builders and clients across Kent. With nearly two decades in the rendering and plastering trade, we deliver durable external wall rendering that protects your home and transforms its appearance.
Rendering is a skilled branch of plastering, and every rendering job we carry out is finished by hand to a high standard rather than rushed by a general builder. Our plastering background is what lets us deliver a flawless finish, because external rendering is plastering at its most demanding. From silicone render and monocouche rendering to K-Rend, we apply the right rendering services to suit your walls, your home and your budget. Whether you want to refresh tired walls, render a new build house, or protect an older property from damp and the Kent weather, our external wall rendering is built to preserve and beautify your home for the future.
As experienced rendering and plastering contractors, we handle every rendering project across Kent with the same care, detail and pride in the finish, from a single wall to a full house rendering transformation.
Our rendering services
We specialise in three of the most popular modern rendering finishes, chosen to suit your home and the finish you want. These core services suit most homes, and we tailor our services to the home in front of us. All of our rendering services in Kent are carried out with the right materials and proper preparation. From small repairs to full-house projects, our services are tailored to your home and your walls.
Silicone render is our most popular finish. A flexible, breathable, self-cleaning thin-coat render that resists cracking and holds its colours for years. It is water-repellent yet lets your walls breathe, protecting the wall beneath while keeping your home looking fresh. It is an ideal rendering choice for older and modern houses.
Silicone render →Monocouche rendering is a through-coloured, one-coat finish that is hard-wearing and easy to live with. Because the colour runs all the way through, there is no painting needed, just a clean, modern finish. Monocouche rendering is applied for an even, consistent coat and a long-lasting finish.
Monocouche rendering →K-Rend is the UK's market-leading silicone render brand. As an approved installer, we fit the full K-Rend range to deliver a premium, durable and virtually maintenance-free exterior. K-Rend gives your home a high-quality rendering finish built to last.
K-Rend →Gallery
Real Kent homes, transformed. Browse our before-and-after gallery to see the difference quality rendering makes and the finish we deliver on every job.
Why render your home
Quality rendering does far more than improve appearance. Good rendering protects, preserves and adds real value to your property.
External rendering shields your brickwork from driving rain, frost and moisture, helping to prevent damp and preserve the structure of the building for years. A well-applied, well maintained render is one of the best ways to protect and preserve a property.
Combined with wall insulation, rendering helps keep heat inside your house, cutting bills and keeping rooms more comfortable through the year.
Modern rendering is self-cleaning, breathable and durable, so your walls stay fresh and well maintained with very little upkeep. That durability means fewer repairs over the life of the render.
A fresh render in the colours and textures of your choice will transform your home's exterior, enhance it and lift kerb appeal, making a real change to how your home looks and feels.
We use durable, manufacturer-approved materials and apply them correctly, so your rendering performs and protects your walls well into the future.
Why choose Kent Render Systems
Rendering you can rely on, delivered by a genuine specialist.
Get Your Free QuoteKent Render Systems is owner-led by Jack, a time-served renderer with almost two decades in the rendering and plastering trade across Kent. Jack takes the lead on every job, and our plastering expertise means each finish is delivered to a level a general builder cannot match. You deal with a real rendering and plastering specialist from start to finish.
We are approved applicators for Baumit, Weber and EcoRend, and an accredited EWI installer. That gives us the best rendering materials on the market and manufacturer-backed guarantees on every job we carry out.
A skilled, reliable team, sharp detailing and a tidy site throughout. We treat your home and your walls with respect, take pride in the finishing and standard of our work and leave your house clean.
We are based in Kent and know the local housing and weather, and our services reach right across the county. We are fully insured, and clients across the county trust our rendering team on every project, with friendly support from quote to completion. Every job is fully covered by our insurance and manufacturer guarantees, and our plastering and rendering services run from first survey to final finish.
Render systems explained
We specialise in modern silicone, monocouche and K-Rend rendering, but it helps to understand the main render types before you decide.
Flexible, breathable and water-repellent, with excellent durability and a self-cleaning finish. The best all-round modern rendering choice for most homes.
A through-coloured, one-coat finish that is quick to apply, ideal where a long-wearing, no-repaint result is the priority.
A flexible thin-coat acrylic finish that resists cracking well, often used on walls prone to movement. Acrylic render is hard-wearing and comes in a wide range of colours.
The traditional sand and cement render. Cement render is hard-wearing and affordable, usually painted once cured, though it is less breathable and more prone to cracking than modern finishes. Many older houses were finished in cement render or pebbledash.
Insulated render is applied over a layer of insulation, combining a fresh finish with a genuine gain in warmth, protecting and insulating your walls in one job.
Protective exterior wall coatings can renew and weatherproof external walls where a full re-render is not required.
Period & heritage homes
Not every property suits a modern render. Older, period and heritage buildings were built to breathe, and traditional lime render is often the most appropriate finish for them. Lime rendering has been used on buildings for centuries, and the natural breathability of lime and lime rendering lets moisture escape rather than becoming trapped in the walls.
Where modern cement traps damp and can lead to cracking on an older wall, lime rendering flexes with the building and lets the walls breathe. That is why lime rendering is still specified for listed buildings, conservation areas and traditional solid-wall homes. Quality lime rendering handles movement and moisture far better than rigid alternatives, helping to preserve the original fabric and appearance of an older home.
There are different types of lime rendering, from hydraulic lime to lime putty and lime-based systems, and the right specification depends on the age, construction and exposure of the building.
We specialise in modern monocouche and K-Rend rendering, but we understand that lime rendering is sometimes the right answer for a heritage home. If you own a period or listed building and are weighing up lime rendering against a modern system, contact us and we will advise you honestly on the most appropriate, breathable rendering choice for your home.
External wall insulation
As an accredited external wall insulation installer, we do more than update your home's exterior. By fitting wall insulation beneath the render, external wall insulation improves efficiency, keeps your house warmer in winter, cuts heating bills and adds long-term value, all while giving your walls a clean, modern finish.
External wall insulation is the ideal upgrade for solid-wall houses losing heat through cold walls. Our insulated render and wall insulation work combines the protection of a quality render with real comfort and warmth. Whether you need rendering alone or full wall insulation, we specify the right materials for your home for a finish built to last.
Ask about external wall insulationOur process
We visit, assess your walls and their condition, talk through your options and provide a clear, no-obligation quote.
Scaffolding goes up, the surface is prepared, and any repairs to the walls are carried out so the render has a sound base. Good preparation and repairs are what make a render last.
We apply the render correctly, base coat, mesh and top coat, to create a strong, even finish on your walls.
Final detailing and finishing, a thorough tidy, and a walk-round so you are delighted before we leave.
Areas we cover
We provide rendering services in Kent and the surrounding areas. Our rendering and plastering team covers Maidstone, Medway, Canterbury, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Folkestone, Dover, Tonbridge and the Thanet towns, plus rendering in Tunbridge Wells and the wider West Kent area.
Rendering in Tunbridge Wells is a regular part of our work, and rendering in Kent more widely, from Tunbridge Wells out to the coast. Our rendering services in Kent also reach toward the London borders for larger jobs, and from a single exterior rendering job to a full house rendering, the rendering Kent homeowners rely on is only a call away.
Not sure if we cover you? Contact us. If you are in Kent, there is a good chance we can help. Rendering in Kent is our specialism, and our services cover the whole county.
Check your areaTestimonials
We are proud of the work we do and the reputation we have built with our clients and homeowners across Kent. Read what our customers say about our services and the finish they got.
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FAQs
Rendering cost depends on the size of your property, the condition of the walls, access and the render you choose. Scaffolding and surface repairs also affect the money involved. The best way to get an accurate cost is a free survey, after which we provide a clear, itemised quote, so you know exactly what your rendering will cost.
Applied correctly, modern silicone and K-Rend rendering can look good and protect your walls for 20 to 30 years or more, with very little maintenance.
In many cases, yes, provided the existing surface is sound. Where it is not, we carry out repairs or remove it first. We will advise on the best approach, and any repairs needed, during your survey.
Both are excellent. Silicone render is more flexible and self-cleaning, while monocouche rendering is a hard-wearing, through-coloured, one-coat finish. We recommend the right render for your walls and budget.
We specialise in modern monocouche and K-Rend rendering. If you have a heritage home that may need traditional lime render, we will advise you on the most appropriate, breathable lime or modern option for your walls.
A sound, breathable render keeps moisture out of your walls and can help prevent damp, but it must be applied correctly over a properly prepared wall, which is exactly what we do.
As an approved installer, our rendering is covered by manufacturer-backed guarantees for your peace of mind.
Free no-obligation quote
Ready to protect, preserve and upgrade your home? Contact Kent's external rendering specialists for a free, no-obligation quote today.
