Acrylic render · England
Acrylic render in Dorset
Get guide prices online, then a free survey and fixed quote for acrylic render in Dorset, including Poole and Weymouth. Acrylic can suit extensions in Dorset, especially where a stronger colour is wanted.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Planning and building control checked for England
Free survey in Dorset
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What's included
- Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
- Very wide colour range, including stronger shades
- Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
What we look for in Dorset
The South West has many stone and solid-walled cottages, exposed coastal properties and a share of post-war system-built houses, including types such as the Cornish Unit.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Dorset: sheltered town streets fare better than walls on high ground or facing the prevailing weather, and the render, beads and cill details are chosen with that in mind.
We show acrylic and silicone side by side at Dorset surveys so you can see the difference in texture.
- Nation
- England
- Region
- South West
- Towns covered
- Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch, Dorchester, Bridport
- Guide price
- From £60 per m² + scaffold · inc VAT
Approvals in England
For houses, external wall insulation and render are often permitted development where the finish looks similar to the existing walls. Planning permission is usually needed in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads and World Heritage Sites (where cladding a house in stone, artificial stone, pebble dash, render, timber, plastic or tiles isn't permitted development), for flats and maisonettes, for commercial buildings, under an Article 4 direction, or where the look changes noticeably. Listed buildings need listed building consent.
Renovating more than half of a wall's area — insulating it, or stripping and re-rendering it — or more than a quarter of the building's whole external envelope brings in the energy requirements of Part L, so building control needs to be involved and the wall should reach about 0.30 W/m²K where that's technically, functionally and economically feasible.
Where does acrylic work best?
On extensions, boarded surfaces, new blockwork with a base coat, and sheltered elevations. It's also a common finish on park homes.
Acrylic render prices in Dorset
| 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
Enquiry
Send your postcode and a few details.
Measured survey
Walls, damp, eaves, cills and services recorded.
Written price
A fixed price with the specification attached.
Work and handover
Installed, inspected and documents handed over.
Acrylic render in Dorset: questions
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.
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.
Do you cover all of Dorset?
Yes. We survey and quote acrylic render across Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch, Dorchester.
Do I need planning permission in England?
For houses, external wall insulation and render are often permitted development where the finish looks similar to the existing walls. We check your address before quoting.