Acrylic render · Wales
Acrylic render in South Glamorgan
Planning acrylic render anywhere in South Glamorgan? We cover towns including Cardiff and Barry, and check planning and building control for each address. We show acrylic and silicone side by side at South Glamorgan surveys so you can see the difference in texture.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Planning and building control checked for Wales
Free survey in South Glamorgan
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What you get
- Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
- Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
Homes and walls in South Glamorgan
South Wales has long runs of solid-wall valley terraces, Victorian and Edwardian town housing and post-war council estates.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across South Glamorgan: 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 South Glamorgan homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Nation
- Wales
- Region
- South Wales
- Towns covered
- Cardiff, Barry, Penarth
- Guide price
- From £60 per m² + scaffold · inc VAT
Wales: planning and regulations
Permitted development rules for houses in Wales are similar to England's: a similar-appearance finish on a house is often permitted, while conservation areas, National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent. Your local planning authority has the final word.
The Building Regulations as they apply in Wales treat insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area, or more than a quarter of the building's whole envelope, as renovating a thermal element, with Approved Document L (Wales) setting the target. Building control is involved before work starts.
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 South Glamorgan
| 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
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 South Glamorgan: questions
Does acrylic render attract dirt?
It can hold dirt slightly more than silicone over time. Occasional gentle cleaning keeps it bright.
Can I have a dark colour?
Yes, though very dark shades absorb more heat; the manufacturer's colour guidance is followed.
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 all of South Glamorgan?
Yes. We survey and quote acrylic render across South Glamorgan, including Cardiff, Barry, Penarth.
Do I need planning permission in Wales?
Permitted development rules for houses in Wales are similar to England's: a similar-appearance finish on a house is often permitted, while conservation areas, National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent. We check your address before quoting.