Acrylic render · Dorset
Acrylic render in Christchurch
From Christchurch to Bournemouth, we price acrylic render after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. We show acrylic and silicone side by side at Christchurch surveys so you can see the difference in texture.
- Free survey in BH23 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Christchurch
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
- Very wide colour range, including stronger shades
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
- Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
Before we quote in Christchurch
As well as Christchurch itself, we quote in Bournemouth, New Milton and Poole. Christchurch sits around 4 miles from Bournemouth. 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.
For Christchurch homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Postcode district
- BH23
- County or area
- Dorset
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Bournemouth, New Milton, Poole, Totton
Approvals in England
For a house in Christchurch, external insulation or render is often permitted development if it looks similar to the existing walls; conservation areas, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent, so we check your address first.
Building control applies once more than half of a wall is insulated or re-rendered, or more than a quarter of the whole building envelope, and your written quote says how that's 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 Christchurch
| 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%.
What happens next
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 Christchurch: questions
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.
Can I have a dark colour?
Yes, though very dark shades absorb more heat; the manufacturer's colour guidance is followed.
Do you cover Christchurch?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Christchurch (BH23) and nearby Bournemouth, New Milton and Poole, with a fixed written price before any work starts.