Silicone render · Argyll and Bute
Silicone render in Oban
If you're planning silicone render in Oban, start with a free survey: we measure, check the walls and confirm planning and building control for your address. On tree-shaded or north-facing walls in Oban, silicone's water repellence helps it stay cleaner for longer.
- Free survey in PA34
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Oban
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Used as the finish on most EWI systems
- Can also go straight onto prepared masonry
- Water-repellent surface that dries quickly after rain
Local considerations in Oban
We cover Oban and the wider Argyll and Bute; 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 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.
Silicone suits most rendering jobs in Oban, either on its own or over insulation.
- Postcode district
- PA34
- County or area
- Argyll and Bute
- Nation
- Scotland
Approvals in Scotland
Scottish householder rules mean many Oban jobs that change the outside of a house need a planning application; we confirm the position before quoting.
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.
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 Oban
| 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 Oban: questions
How long does silicone render take to dry?
It's touch-dry within hours but needs dry weather above about 5°C for the first day or two to cure properly.
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.
Can I paint silicone render later?
Yes, with a compatible silicone paint, though through-coloured render rarely needs it.
Do you cover Oban?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Oban (PA34); island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, with a fixed written price before any work starts.