Acrylic render · Kent
Acrylic render in Dartford
From Dartford to Bexley, we price acrylic render after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. For Dartford homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Free survey in DA1 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Dartford
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
- Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
Dartford: walls, weather and approvals
We cover Dartford and nearby Bexley, Swanley and Welling. Dartford is about 18 miles from Maidstone. Homes across the South East range from inter-war semis and post-war estates, which are mostly cavity-walled, to older solid-walled cottages and Victorian town terraces.
Much of Kent 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.
We show acrylic and silicone side by side at Dartford surveys so you can see the difference in texture.
- Postcode district
- DA1
- County or area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Bexley, Swanley, Welling, Grays
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Dartford, 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.
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.
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 Dartford
| 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 Dartford: questions
Does acrylic render attract dirt?
It can hold dirt slightly more than silicone over time. Occasional gentle cleaning keeps it bright.
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 Dartford?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Dartford (DA1) and nearby Bexley, Swanley and Welling, with a fixed written price before any work starts.