Acrylic render · Kent
Acrylic render in Sevenoaks
From Sevenoaks to Tonbridge, we price acrylic render after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. We show acrylic and silicone side by side at Sevenoaks surveys so you can see the difference in texture.
- Free survey in TN13 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Sevenoaks
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
Local considerations in Sevenoaks
Surveys in Sevenoaks also cover the surrounding TN13 district and towns such as Tonbridge and Swanley. It's roughly 14 miles from Sevenoaks to Maidstone, the largest town in Kent. 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.
For Sevenoaks homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Postcode district
- TN13
- County or area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Tonbridge, Swanley, Tunbridge Wells, Chislehurst
Planning and building control in England
For a house in Sevenoaks, external insulation or render is often permitted development if it looks similar to the existing walls; conservation areas, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent, so we check your address first.
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.
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 Sevenoaks
| 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 Sevenoaks: questions
How long does acrylic render last?
Typically 20–25 years or more with maintenance on a suitable wall.
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 Sevenoaks?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Sevenoaks (TN13) and nearby Tonbridge, Swanley and Tunbridge Wells, with a fixed written price before any work starts.