Silicone render · Berkshire
Silicone render in Thatcham
From Thatcham to Newbury, we price silicone render after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. If you're re-rendering in Thatcham, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Free survey in RG18 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Thatcham
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Water-repellent surface that dries quickly after rain
- Used as the finish on most EWI systems
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
- Vapour-open, so walls can still breathe
Local considerations in Thatcham
Surveys in Thatcham also cover the surrounding RG18 district and towns such as Newbury and Basingstoke. Thatcham is about 13 miles from Reading. 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.
Much of Berkshire sits in the lower wind-driven rain exposure bands, which keeps the choice of finishes wide — though hilltop, coastal and exposed gable walls can still need a tougher specification, so we check the actual site.
On tree-shaded or north-facing walls in Thatcham, silicone's water repellence helps it stay cleaner for longer.
- Postcode district
- RG18
- County or area
- Berkshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Newbury, Basingstoke, Reading, Didcot
Permissions in England
Before quoting in Thatcham, 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.
Insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area brings in Part L of the Building Regulations, so building control is notified and the wall is upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where practical.
Silicone or monocouche?
Monocouche is a thicker single-coat cement render used mainly on new blockwork. Silicone is thinner, more flexible and usually more resistant to staining, and it's the finish used over insulation. On older or mixed walls, silicone over a mesh-reinforced base coat is generally the safer choice.
Silicone render prices in Thatcham
| 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%.
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.
Silicone render in Thatcham: 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.
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 Thatcham?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Thatcham (RG18) and nearby Newbury, Basingstoke and Reading, with a fixed written price before any work starts.