Acrylic render · Greater London
Acrylic render in Shepherds Bush
Acrylic render in Shepherds Bush: free survey, written specification and a fixed price, with the details that keep walls dry planned from the start. For Shepherds Bush homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Free survey in W12 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Shepherds Bush
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
- Very wide colour range, including stronger shades
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
What we look for in Shepherds Bush
We cover Shepherds Bush and nearby Chiswick, Fulham and Willesden. 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 Shepherds Bush, especially where a stronger colour is wanted.
- Postcode district
- W12
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Chiswick, Fulham, Willesden, Acton
Planning and building control in England
Planning in Shepherds Bush 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.
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 Shepherds Bush
| 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
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 Shepherds Bush: 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 Shepherds Bush?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Shepherds Bush (W12) and nearby Chiswick, Fulham and Willesden, with a fixed written price before any work starts.