My house is ex local authority and the top half is rendered painted cream - we are on the end of three so there would be three sides to consider and a small lean to. Also - it is quite cracked (the paint not the rendering) so would need to be 'sanded' first (i have no clue 
I have no idea how much this will cost and would like some clue before i go about getting local firms in to give me a quote. we really look scruffy next to the neighbours...(who had theirs done before we moved in 8 yrs ago
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TIA 