Acrylic render · Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Acrylic render in Lerwick
If you're planning acrylic render in Lerwick, start with a free survey: we measure, check the walls and confirm planning and building control for your address. Acrylic can suit extensions in Lerwick, especially where a stronger colour is wanted.
- Free survey in ZE1
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Lerwick
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Very wide colour range, including stronger shades
- Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
Homes and walls in Lerwick
We cover Lerwick and the wider Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles; island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement. The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
For Lerwick homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Postcode district
- ZE1
- County or area
- Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Nation
- Scotland
Planning and building control in Scotland
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Lerwick we check with the council's planning team where the appearance changes, and always for flats, tenements and conservation areas.
Over-cladding work in Scotland often needs a building warrant from the council's building standards service, with Section 6 of the Technical Handbooks setting insulation benchmarks.
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 Lerwick
| 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%.
What happens next
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 Lerwick: 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 Lerwick?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Lerwick (ZE1); island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, with a fixed written price before any work starts.