Acrylic render · Greater Manchester
Acrylic render in Leigh
Homeowners and landlords in Leigh can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for acrylic render, covering WN7 and the surrounding area. Acrylic can suit extensions in Leigh, especially where a stronger colour is wanted.
- Free survey in WN7 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Leigh
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
- Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
- Very wide colour range, including stronger shades
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain

Leigh: walls, weather and approvals
We cover Leigh and nearby Atherton, Tyldesley and Golborne. Leigh sits around 12 miles from Manchester. The North West has one of the largest stocks of pre-1919 solid-wall terraces in England, alongside Pennine stone houses and post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Greater Manchester: 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 Leigh homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Postcode district
- WN7
- County or area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Atherton, Tyldesley, Golborne, Westhoughton
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Leigh, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
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 Leigh
| 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 Leigh: questions
Does acrylic render attract dirt?
It can hold dirt slightly more than silicone over time. Occasional gentle cleaning keeps it bright.
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.
Do you cover Leigh?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Leigh (WN7) and nearby Atherton, Tyldesley and Golborne, with a fixed written price before any work starts.