Acrylic render · Kent
Acrylic render in Gravesend
We quote acrylic render for homes in Gravesend (DA12) and nearby Grays and Strood, with guide prices online and a free survey to fix the price. We show acrylic and silicone side by side at Gravesend surveys so you can see the difference in texture.
- Free survey in DA12 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Gravesend
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
- Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
- Very wide colour range, including stronger shades
- Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
Local considerations in Gravesend
As well as Gravesend itself, we quote in Grays, Strood and Stanford-le-Hope. Gravesend is about 14 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.
Acrylic can suit extensions in Gravesend, especially where a stronger colour is wanted.
- Postcode district
- DA12
- County or area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Grays, Strood, Stanford-le-Hope, Dartford
Approvals in England
Planning in Gravesend 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.
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 Gravesend
| 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
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 Gravesend: 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 Gravesend?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Gravesend (DA12) and nearby Grays, Strood and Stanford-le-Hope, with a fixed written price before any work starts.