Acrylic render · Greater London
Acrylic render in Ilford
If you're planning acrylic render in Ilford, start with a free survey: we measure, check the walls and confirm planning and building control for your address. We show acrylic and silicone side by side at Ilford surveys so you can see the difference in texture.
- Free survey in IG1 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Ilford
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Very wide colour range, including stronger shades
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
- Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
Ilford: walls, weather and approvals
Surveys in Ilford also cover the surrounding IG1 district and towns such as Barking 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.
Acrylic can suit extensions in Ilford, especially where a stronger colour is wanted.
- Postcode district
- IG1
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Barking, Becontree, Leytonstone, Stratford
England: planning and regulations
Planning in Ilford 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.
If the work covers more than half of a wall, or a quarter of the building's whole envelope, it counts as renovating a thermal element, with a target of about 0.30 W/m²K where 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 Ilford
| 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
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 Ilford: 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.
Can I have a dark colour?
Yes, though very dark shades absorb more heat; the manufacturer's colour guidance is followed.
Does acrylic render attract dirt?
It can hold dirt slightly more than silicone over time. Occasional gentle cleaning keeps it bright.
Do you cover Ilford?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Ilford (IG1) and nearby Barking, Becontree and Leytonstone, with a fixed written price before any work starts.