Acrylic render · Leicestershire
Acrylic render in Wigston
From Wigston to Oadby, 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 Wigston surveys so you can see the difference in texture.
- Free survey in LE18 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Wigston
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
- Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
Before we quote in Wigston
We also cover Oadby and Leicester, close to Wigston. Wigston is about 4 miles from Leicester. Housing in the East Midlands includes Victorian terraces in the towns and cities, plenty of inter-war semis and post-war council estates, some of them system-built.
Much of Leicestershire 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 Wigston, especially where a stronger colour is wanted.
- Postcode district
- LE18
- County or area
- Leicestershire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Oadby, Leicester, Market Harborough, Hinckley
Planning and building control in England
For a house in Wigston, 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 Wigston
| 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 Wigston: 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.
How long does acrylic render last?
Typically 20–25 years or more with maintenance on a suitable wall.
Do you cover Wigston?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Wigston (LE18) and nearby Oadby, Leicester and Market Harborough, with a fixed written price before any work starts.