Acrylic render · West Sussex
Acrylic render in Horsham
From Horsham to Crawley, we price acrylic render after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. For Horsham homes with older solid walls, we'll usually steer you to silicone or mineral finishes instead.
- Free survey in RH12 and nearby
- Guide price from £60 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Horsham
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Very wide colour range, including stronger shades
- Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes

Local considerations in Horsham
We also cover Crawley and Horley, close to Horsham. Horsham is about 7 miles from Crawley. 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.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across West Sussex: 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.
Acrylic can suit extensions in Horsham, especially where a stronger colour is wanted.
- Postcode district
- RH12
- County or area
- West Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Crawley, Horley, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Horsham, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
Building control applies once more than half of a wall is insulated or re-rendered, or more than a quarter of the whole building envelope, and your written quote says how that's handled.
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 Horsham
| 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 Horsham: 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 Horsham?
Yes — we survey and quote acrylic render in Horsham (RH12) and nearby Crawley, Horley and Haywards Heath, with a fixed written price before any work starts.