Silicone render · Argyll and Bute
Silicone render in Dunoon
From Dunoon to Greenock, we price silicone render after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. Silicone suits most rendering jobs in Dunoon, either on its own or over insulation.
- Free survey in PA23 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Dunoon
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Used as the finish on most EWI systems
- Vapour-open, so walls can still breathe
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
What we look for in Dunoon
We cover Dunoon and nearby Greenock, Helensburgh and Clydebank. Dunoon is about 8 miles from Helensburgh. The Highlands and Islands have many exposed stone and harled homes, timber-framed houses and scattered rural properties.
Parts of Argyll and Bute 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.
On tree-shaded or north-facing walls in Dunoon, silicone's water repellence helps it stay cleaner for longer.
- Postcode district
- PA23
- County or area
- Argyll and Bute
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Greenock, Helensburgh, Clydebank, Paisley
Permissions in Scotland
In Scotland, permitted development for external wall changes is narrower, so in Dunoon 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 Dunoon work, it's obtained before installation starts, and the quote says who arranges it.
How is silicone render applied?
On masonry, the wall is prepared and any loose material removed. A base coat with glass-fibre mesh is applied over the whole wall to resist cracking, followed by a primer and the silicone finish, trowelled to its grain size. On EWI, the same base coat, primer and finish go over the insulation boards.
Silicone render prices in Dunoon
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Silicone render on masonry (with base coat + mesh) | £66–£102 per m²inc VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Front and side of a semi (≈60 m²) | £3,960–£6,120inc VAT | Plus scaffold |
| As the finish on EWI | 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.
Silicone render in Dunoon: questions
Can I paint silicone render later?
Yes, with a compatible silicone paint, though through-coloured render rarely needs it.
Does silicone render crack?
The mesh-reinforced base coat and the render's flexibility make cracking much less likely than with sand and cement, but structural movement in the wall can still show through.
Can silicone render go over old render?
If the old render is sound and well bonded, often yes after cleaning and priming. Hollow or cracked areas are cut out and repaired first.
Do you cover Dunoon?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Dunoon (PA23) and nearby Greenock, Helensburgh and Clydebank, with a fixed written price before any work starts.