Are you considering a facade renovation? Then you naturally want to know how much it costs to have the facade renovated. However, it’s not easy to put a price on renovating a facade. Each facade renovation requires different types of work and different materials are used. Nevertheless, we try to give you a guideline price for facade renovation below.
Renovating a Facade Involves more than just Placing New Bricks
A facade renovation involves a lot. It’s not just a matter of replacing old bricks. Renovating a facade must be done thoroughly, precisely, and with expertise. It’s much more than a quick fix.
- During a facade renovation, Solusio’s craftsmen will not only repair the damage and replace the facade cladding,
- but also thoroughly clean the facade,
- possibly install insulation
- and we can impregnate the facade to avoid future moisture damage.
- In addition, the supporting structure of the facade may need to be reinforced or the window frames replaced.
Moreover, different materials are used for each facade renovation. Plastering is cheaper than stone strips and facade insulation also drives up the cost. It is therefore difficult to put an exact price on renovating a facade.
How much does it cost to renovate the facade? That mainly depends on the condition of the facade and what work will need to be done.
Every Facade Renovation Starts with a Facade Cleaning
Every facade renovation starts with a thorough facade cleaning. This is something you should actually have done every five years. In rainy Belgium, bricks are often damp and dirty, and mosses and algae can easily attach to the facade stones. This can affect the health of the facade in the long term.
How the facade is cleaned depends on the facade cladding. A high-pressure cleaner can be used on bricks in good condition, but is out of the question for plastering. For some facade claddings, it’s better to steam clean the facade. The specialists at Solusio have the expertise to clean your facade without causing damage.
A Damaged Facade Must be Repaired
Those who have a facade renovated naturally want to have the damage repaired. These repair works include many different types of jobs.
- The bricks and joints need to be repaired or replaced,
- but the connection between the facade claddings, windows, and roof is also checked.
It’s important to address this damage when renovating a facade, not only for the appearance of your home but also to prevent moisture problems. Rainwater can seep into your home through cracks and fissures.
What are the Different Options when Renovating a Facade?
Generally, when renovating a facade, a new facade cladding is also chosen. You then hide the old facade under a new jacket. Here too, there are many options. Do you want to just spruce up your home without losing its character? Then in the case of bricks, you can opt for stone strips. These are thin bricks two centimeters thick that can be placed against the old facade.
Particularly popular in facade renovations is plastering. This decorative plaster gives your home a fresh look and suits both rural and modern homes. Moreover, plastering offers additional insulation value and is easy to combine with facade insulation. You can also choose natural stone, plastic, wooden or metal facade cladding. The possibilities are legion.
Combine Facade Renovation with Facade Insulation
If you’re renovating your facade, we recommend considering extra facade insulation during the facade works. It’s an investment that you’ll quickly earn back. It means a huge saving on your energy bill and it significantly increases the value of your home.
Facade insulation is placed on the outside of the facade, so you need to have the necessary space for it. You then cover this insulation layer with the new facade cladding. The ‘My Renovation Premium’ significantly reduces the bill.
Tip: Protect your Exterior Plaster against Future Moisture Damage with a Water-Repellent Treatment
Crepi is naturally strong and moisture-resistant. However, over time, moss and algae can still attach to the granules in the crepi. You can easily remove these by cleaning your crepi, but you can also protect crepi against this. We can impregnate the facade with a moisture-repellent agent that prevents green deposits.
Guide Prices for Facade Renovation
A facade renovation thus encompasses a wide range of works. This makes it impossible to prepare a quote without a preliminary inspection and personal consultation.
Nevertheless, we provide some guide prices below, so you can already get an idea of how much it costs to have the facade renovated.
- Facade cleaning: €350 to €950
- Replacing joint work: €40 per m²
- Replacing bricks: €13 per brick
- Chimney renovation: from €500
- Decorative plaster/rendering: €60 to €110 per m²
- Facade limewashing: €25 to €40 per m²
- Brick slips: €200 to €250 per m²
- Wooden facade cladding: €100 to €250 per m²
- Plastic facade cladding: €75 to €125 per m²
- Metal facade cladding: €100 to €200 per m²
Important: the Mijn VerbouwPremie for Facade Renovation
Those who have their facade renovated are eligible for the Mijn VerbouwPremie from the Flemish government. You can apply for the Mijn VerbouwPremie for the following works:
- Having facade insulation installed
- Removing asbestos-containing facade cladding
- Installing new facade cladding, but only in combination with facade insulation
- Treating rising damp in the facade
- Replacing parapets and balustrades
- Plastering the inside of the facade in combination with facade insulation
- Filling an existing cavity wall with insulation
The premium only applies to owner-occupiers from the lowest and middle income categories, and you must also have the work carried out by a contractor.
In addition, there are sometimes municipal premiums that you can apply for. Ask your municipality about the possibilities.
Solusio Renovates the Facade of your Home
The experts at Solusio have extensive experience in renovating facades. One of our craftsmen will gladly visit you to inspect the facade and prepare a precise quote. This way, you’ll know how much it costs to have your facade renovated. Contact us today for an appointment or more information.