How much does a rendering cost in Adelaide?
Most house rendering in Adelaide costs $7,350–$11,950
for a standard single-storey home
A single storey house in Adelaide costs $5,050–$11,950 to render. Two storey homes run $11,050–$24,850 (including scaffolding). Per-sqm rates range from $28/sqm for cement render to $74/sqm for texture coat.
+2.4%
Rendering costs in Adelaide have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Rendering Cost in Adelaide
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
House rendering in Adelaide costs $28–$55/sqm for cement render, $37–$64/sqm for acrylic render, and $41–$74/sqm for texture coat finishes. A whole single-storey house (approx 150 sqm of walls) costs $5,050–$11,950. Two-storey homes cost $11,050–$24,850 including scaffolding.
Detailed Pricing — Adelaide 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement render (per sqm) | $28/sqm | $41 | $55 |
| Acrylic render (per sqm) | $37/sqm | $51 | $64 |
| Texture coat render (per sqm) | $41/sqm | $55 | $74 |
| Polished / venetian plaster (per sqm) | $74/sqm | $110 | $165 |
| Feature wall (indoor, per sqm) | $46/sqm | $69 | $100 |
| Whole house exterior (approx 200 sqm) | $7,350total | $11,050 | $16,550 |
| Single storey house (approx 150 sqm) | $5,050total | $7,800 | $11,950 |
| Two storey house (approx 300 sqm) | $11,050total | $16,550 | $24,850 |
| Old render removal (per sqm) | $14/sqm | $23 | $37 |
| Crack repair / patching (per sqm) | $37/sqm | $60 | $92 |
| Scaffolding (two storey) | $1,375total | $2,300 | $3,675 |
| Painting over new render (per sqm) | $11/sqm | $18 | $28 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Adelaide metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.