A facade is a building’s first line of defence against the weather. Renovation is not just cosmetic — it protects the structure, reduces heating bills and raises property value. Here’s what to expect in terms of cost, process and available subsidies.

Signs that a facade needs attention

Cracks, flaking or salt efflorescence on the render
Damp patches on internal or external walls
Mould in external wall corners
High heating bills despite new windows and a modern boiler
Pre-1990 building with no insulation added since construction

Types of facade work

Render repair and renewal — local patching or full replacement of exterior render. Lowest cost, no insulation benefit.

External wall insulation (ETICS) — mineral wool or EPS boards fixed to the wall, finished with render. Standard approach for energy-efficiency upgrades.

Clinker slips on insulation — thin clinker tiles bonded over ETICS. 80+ year lifespan, minimal maintenance, significant uplift in appearance and value.

Clinker facing brick — load-bearing or non-load-bearing brick facade. The most durable option — and the most expensive.

Facade renovation costs in 2025

Indicative prices in Germany (labour + materials, scaffolding excluded):

Work type	Cost per m²
Local render repair	€15–35/m²
Full render replacement	€35–65/m²
ETICS 12–16 cm (incl. render)	€90–150/m²
Clinker slips on ETICS	€130–200/m²
Clinker facing brick	€160–280/m²

Scaffolding adds €8–15/m² of scaffold area on top.

Grants available in Germany (2025)

The Federal Funding for Efficient Buildings programme (BEG) subsidises energy-efficient renovation:

BAFA individual measures — up to 20% grant on eligible external wall insulation costs
KfW 261 loan — up to €150,000 per residential unit with a 5–45% repayment bonus
Bonus for worst-performing buildings — extra 5–10% for the least energy-efficient properties

Important: grant applications must be submitted before work begins, not after.

Step-by-step: how a facade renovation works

Condition survey — render inspection, moisture measurement, crack mapping
Energy audit (if BEG funding is involved) — insulation thickness, U-value calculation
Get quotes — at least three comparable offers recommended
Submit grant application — before signing a contract with the contractor
Execution — scaffolding, surface preparation, insulation, finish
Handover and grant documentation — energy consultant confirms completion

Beebau — facade renovation in NRW and Lower Saxony

Beebau carries out facade renovations and clinker facades in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. We have hands-on experience with buildings from the 1960s to 1990s and can combine insulation work with clinker finishing in a single contract.

Free quote within 2 working days — contact us now.