Acrylic render · Scotland
Acrylic render in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Get guide prices online, then a free survey and fixed quote for acrylic render in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Livingston and Musselburgh. For Edinburgh and the Lothians homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Planning and building control checked for Scotland
Free survey in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
- Very wide colour range, including stronger shades
- Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
Local considerations in Edinburgh and the Lothians
East Central Scotland mixes stone tenements and terraces with post-war council housing and harled bungalows and semis.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Edinburgh and the Lothians: 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Region
- East Central Scotland
- Towns covered
- Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate
- Guide price
- From £60 per m² + scaffold · inc VAT
Planning and building control in Scotland
In Scotland, householder permitted development rights are set by the Scottish GPDO and are narrower for external wall changes; insulating flats or tenements, changing the appearance of a house noticeably, or working in a conservation area usually needs planning permission. Listed buildings need listed building consent. Ask your council's planning team before committing.
Work that alters an external wall's construction is covered by the building standards system; many over-cladding projects need a building warrant from the council's building standards team, and Section 6 (Energy) of the Technical Handbooks sets insulation benchmarks.
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
| 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
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Does acrylic render attract dirt?
It can hold dirt slightly more than silicone over time. Occasional gentle cleaning keeps it bright.
Can I have a dark colour?
Yes, though very dark shades absorb more heat; the manufacturer's colour guidance is followed.
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 all of Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes. We survey and quote acrylic render across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate.
Do I need planning permission in Scotland?
In Scotland, householder permitted development rights are set by the Scottish GPDO and are narrower for external wall changes; insulating flats or tenements, changing the appearance of a house noticeably, or working in a conservation area usually needs planning permission. We check your address before quoting.