Acrylic render · Berkshire
Acrylic render in Newbury
We quote acrylic render for homes in Newbury (RG14) and nearby Thatcham and Basingstoke, with guide prices online and a free survey to fix the price. For Newbury homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Free survey in RG14 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Newbury
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
- Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
Local considerations in Newbury
Surveys in Newbury also cover the surrounding RG14 district and towns such as Thatcham and Basingstoke. Newbury is about 16 miles from Reading. Homes across the South East range from inter-war semis and post-war estates, which are mostly cavity-walled, to older solid-walled cottages and Victorian town terraces.
Much of Berkshire sits in the lower wind-driven rain exposure bands, which keeps the choice of finishes wide — though hilltop, coastal and exposed gable walls can still need a tougher specification, so we check the actual site.
We show acrylic and silicone side by side at Newbury surveys so you can see the difference in texture.
- Postcode district
- RG14
- County or area
- Berkshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Thatcham, Basingstoke, Didcot, Andover
Planning and building control in England
Before quoting in Newbury, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
Insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area brings in Part L of the Building Regulations, so building control is notified and the wall is upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where practical.
Acrylic or silicone?
Both are thin-coat, through-coloured finishes. Acrylic is more flexible and slightly cheaper; silicone is more water-repellent and vapour-open and generally stays cleaner. On older solid walls that need to breathe, silicone or mineral finishes are usually preferred.
Acrylic render prices in Newbury
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic render with base coat + mesh | £60–£94 per m²inc VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Single-storey extension | £2,275–£3,955inc VAT | Typical |
| As an EWI finish | Included in EWI rates |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. Prices include VAT at 20%.
How it works
Get a guide price
Try the online quote tool for a ballpark figure.
Book the survey
A visit at a time that suits you.
Agree the quote
Nothing starts until you've signed the written price.
We do the work
Planned around weather, with you kept informed.
Acrylic render in Newbury: questions
Does acrylic render attract dirt?
It can hold dirt slightly more than silicone over time. Occasional gentle cleaning keeps it bright.
How long does acrylic render last?
Typically 20–25 years or more with maintenance on a suitable wall.
Can I have a dark colour?
Yes, though very dark shades absorb more heat; the manufacturer's colour guidance is followed.
Do you cover Newbury?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Newbury (RG14) and nearby Thatcham, Basingstoke and Didcot, with a fixed written price before any work starts.