Acrylic render · Scottish Borders
Acrylic render in Kelso
Looking for acrylic render in Kelso? We survey homes across Kelso and the TD5 area, then give you a fixed written price before any work starts. We show acrylic and silicone side by side at Kelso surveys so you can see the difference in texture.
- Free survey in TD5 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Kelso
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
- Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
Homes and walls in Kelso
We cover Kelso and nearby Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles. Kelso is about 18 miles from Hawick. The Scottish Borders have stone-built towns and villages, rural cottages and some post-war estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Scottish Borders: 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 Kelso homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Postcode district
- TD5
- County or area
- Scottish Borders
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Musselburgh
Planning and building control in Scotland
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Kelso we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Where a building warrant is needed for Kelso work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
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 Kelso
| 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
Tell us about the property
Use the quote tool or form, or call. Photos help.
Free survey
We measure, check the walls and confirm approvals.
Fixed written quote
System, details, access, exclusions and VAT in writing.
Installation
Scheduled for suitable weather, with a clear programme.
Acrylic render in Kelso: 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 Kelso?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Kelso (TD5) and nearby Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles, with a fixed written price before any work starts.