Acrylic render · Greater London
Acrylic render in Hornchurch
Looking for acrylic render in Hornchurch? We survey homes across Hornchurch and the RM11 area, then give you a fixed written price before any work starts. Acrylic can suit extensions in Hornchurch, especially where a stronger colour is wanted.
- Free survey in RM11 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Hornchurch
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
- Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
Hornchurch: walls, weather and approvals
We cover Hornchurch and nearby Romford, Dagenham and Becontree. London's housing includes a large stock of Victorian and Edwardian solid-wall terraces, inter-war semis and post-war blocks, and conservation areas cover many streets — so planning is often the first question for external work.
Much of Greater London 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.
For Hornchurch homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Postcode district
- RM11
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Romford, Dagenham, Becontree, Thamesmead
Permissions in England
Planning in Hornchurch follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
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 Hornchurch
| 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
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 Hornchurch: questions
How long does acrylic render last?
Typically 20–25 years or more with maintenance on a suitable wall.
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 Hornchurch?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Hornchurch (RM11) and nearby Romford, Dagenham and Becontree, with a fixed written price before any work starts.