Acrylic render · County Antrim
Acrylic render in Newtownabbey
Need acrylic render in Newtownabbey? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. We show acrylic and silicone side by side at Newtownabbey surveys so you can see the difference in texture.
- Free survey in BT36 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Newtownabbey
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
- Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
- Very wide colour range, including stronger shades
Newtownabbey: walls, weather and approvals
We cover Newtownabbey and nearby Holywood, Belfast and Carrickfergus. Newtownabbey sits around 4 miles from Belfast. Northern Ireland has many rendered and pebble-dashed homes, older solid-walled rural houses, and estates built by the Housing Executive.
Parts of County Antrim fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
Acrylic can suit extensions in Newtownabbey, especially where a stronger colour is wanted.
- Postcode district
- BT36
- County or area
- County Antrim
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Nearby
- Holywood, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Castlereagh
Planning and building control in Northern Ireland
For Newtownabbey homes, the council's planning office has the final say on external changes; conservation areas, flats and listed buildings need an application or consent.
Council building control in Northern Ireland checks insulation work of this kind; the quote says how the application is handled.
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 Newtownabbey
| 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%.
From enquiry to finished wall
Tell us about the property
Use the quote tool or form, or call. Photos help.
Free survey
We measure, check the walls and confirm approvals.
Fixed written quote
System, details, access, exclusions and VAT in writing.
Installation
Scheduled for suitable weather, with a clear programme.
Acrylic render in Newtownabbey: questions
How long does acrylic render last?
Typically 20–25 years or more with maintenance on a suitable wall.
Does acrylic render attract dirt?
It can hold dirt slightly more than silicone over time. Occasional gentle cleaning keeps it bright.
Can acrylic render go on a solid stone wall?
It's not our first choice there, because a vapour-open finish is safer on walls that need to breathe.
Do you cover Newtownabbey?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Newtownabbey (BT36) and nearby Holywood, Belfast and Carrickfergus, with a fixed written price before any work starts.