Rendering Cost Calculator built for Australian renderers
Stop wasting hours quoting render jobs that go nowhere. Leadkit pre-qualifies homeowner leads with wall area, render type, substrate and access details locked in — so you only call back the ones ready to go.
This is the live calculator your homeowners will use. Pick a render type, enter the wall area, and see the estimate update in real time.
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Step 1 of 7 — Wall Area
1Wall Area
2Render Type
3Substrate & Coats
4Access
5Preparation
6Painting
7Your Details
Wall Area
Total wall area to be rendered
m²
Your estimate
Render supply & apply
$5,400
Substrate prep allowance
$0
Surface preparation
$600
Scaffolding
$0
Painting / sealing
$0
Subtotal (ex GST)
$6,000
GST (10%)
$600
Subtotal (ex GST)
$6,000
GST (10%)
$600
Total$6,600
Price range: $5,610 – $7,590
Estimate valid for 30 days
This is a price indication only. Our team will be in touch to confirm the final price after assessing the job.
*This is a price indication only. Your tradie will confirm the final price after assessing the job.
Step 1 of 7 — Wall Area
1Wall Area
2Render Type
3Substrate & Coats
4Access
5Preparation
6Painting
7Your Details
Wall Area
Total wall area to be rendered
m²
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Tradies who stopped chasing leads and started winning them. In their own words.
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Set it up Tuesday. By Friday I had three quote requests in my inbox. One turned into a $14,200 bathroom job. Pays for itself ten times over.
4 → 31
Quote requests per month
$74,400
In booked jobs · 90 days
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Bathroom Renovator · Brisbane · On Leadkit since Jan 2026
Return on investment
Stop quoting for free. Start capturing leads
Every rendering enquiry that comes through Leadkit arrives with wall area, render type, substrate, coats and contact details — so you spend less time measuring up tyre-kickers and more time on the tools.
300
35%
$25k
With Leadkit, you'd earn
$578k/month extra
Based on a 8.3× uplift over a plain contact form, applied to your inputs.
All prices in AUD · GST inclusive · Cancel any time, no calls or forms
Common questions
What others asks before signing up?
How much does rendering cost per m² in Australia?
Cement/sand rendering typically costs $30–$60 per m², acrylic render $35–$80 per m², texture coat $40–$85 per m², and foam cladding render $60–$130 per m². This calculator gives you an instant estimate based on your wall area, render type, coats and access requirements.
What is the difference between cement and acrylic render?
Cement/sand render is the traditional option — affordable but needs painting. Acrylic render is pre-coloured, flexible and more crack-resistant, so it costs more but saves on painting. The calculator lets you compare both options side by side.
Can you render over painted brick?
Yes, but the surface needs proper preparation — a bonding agent and possibly sanding or scarifying. This adds to the cost. The calculator includes a substrate factor that adjusts the estimate when rendering over existing painted surfaces.
How accurate is this rendering calculator?
The calculator uses current Australian per-m² rates and adjusts for render type, substrate, coats, access and extras. It produces an estimate range — your renderer will confirm the final price after inspecting the walls on site.
Can I embed this calculator on my own website?
Yes. Leadkit provides a single embed code that drops the calculator onto any WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace, Wix or Shopify site. It inherits your branding and rates automatically.
What lead details do I receive when a homeowner submits?
You receive the homeowner's name, email, phone, suburb, plus every calculator input — wall area, render type, substrate, coats, storeys, scaffolding, prep level and whether painting is included. Leads arrive by email and in your Leadkit dashboard.
What if I don't have a website?
Every Leadkit calculator has its own hosted landing page with a unique URL you can share on social media, Google Business Profile, or in messages. No website needed.
Is Leadkit really free?
Yes. Free lets you add up to 3 calculators to your website and receive 10 leads per month — no credit card. Every lead beyond the cap is still captured and held for you; upgrading to Pro ($29/mo) opens them all retroactively and removes the cap.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. You get an embed code (one line of HTML). Paste it into your website builder — Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, or any custom site. That's it.
How accurate are the price estimates?
You configure the calculator formulas to match your actual pricing. Leadkit provides the framework; you set the numbers. Estimates can be as detailed or as rough as you like.
What happens with lead data?
All lead data is stored securely in your workspace. You own it. We never sell or share your leads with anyone.
Can I use Leadkit as an agency for multiple clients?
Yes — our Agency plan lets you create and manage separate workspaces for each of your clients, all from one dashboard.
What's the difference between the plans?
Free: up to 3 calculators, 10 leads/month (over-cap leads held + locked until upgrade). Pro: unlimited leads, unlimited calculators, white-label, branded email sending, analytics, email templates. Agency: everything in Pro plus multi-workspace management.
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The section below is for homeowners researching rendering costs. We break down how prices are calculated, show current Australian averages, and answer the questions we hear most. Every number reflects real 2026 rates from Australian tradies — not marketing fluff.
Based on AU market ratesGST includedUpdated for 2026
For homeowners
Get a rendering cost estimate in 60 seconds
Find out what it will cost to render your walls with cement, acrylic, texture coat or foam cladding — before you call a renderer.
Compare render types and costs side by side
See how coats, substrate and access affect the price
Understand what drives rendering costs in your area
Get a PDF estimate emailed to you instantly
For renderers
Capture scoped rendering leads without the back-and-forth
Every lead arrives with wall area, render type, substrate, coats and contact details — so you know the job scope before you pick up the phone.
Your rates, your branding, your ABN on every PDF
Lead score helps prioritise callbacks
Free for up to 5 calculators — $49/mo for unlimited
Works on WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace, Wix and Shopify
How it works
How this rendering estimate is calculated
This calculator produces an estimate, not a binding quote. Your renderer will confirm the final price after inspecting the walls.
GST handling: All estimates include GST at the current Australian rate of 10%.
1
Base render cost
The selected render type rate (per m²) is multiplied by wall area and adjusted for the number of coats to produce the base rendering cost.
render_rate × area × coat_factor
2
Substrate adjustment
Rendering over blueboard, besser block or existing painted surfaces requires additional preparation. A substrate multiplier is applied to the base cost.
render_cost × (substrate_factor − 1)
3
Surface preparation
Prep work ranges from a light wash for clean brick to heavy stripping and repairs for damaged surfaces. The prep rate per m² is multiplied by wall area.
4
Scaffolding & storey premium
Scaffolding adds a flat fee when required. Double-storey and 3+ storey buildings attract a height premium that applies to the total job cost.
base × storey_factor
5
Minimum fee & GST
A minimum job fee ensures small walls reflect real mobilisation costs. GST at 10% is added to produce the final total.
Prices vary by render type, substrate condition, number of coats and access. Sydney and Melbourne typically attract a 10–20% premium over regional areas.
Average costs by job type across Australia, 2026
Job type
Low
Average
High
Unit
Cement/sand render
$30
$45
$60
per m²
Acrylic render
$35
$55
$80
per m²
Texture coat
$40
$60
$85
per m²
Foam cladding (EPS) render
$60
$90
$130
per m²
Scaffolding (if required)
$800
$1,500
$3,000
per job
Painting / sealing (add-on)
$12
$18
$25
per m²
Source: hipages.com.au, serviceseeking.com.au, industry pricing guides
Sydney and Melbourne typically 10–20% above these averages. Regional and rural areas may be 10–15% below.
