Silicone render · County Antrim
Silicone render in Larne
Need silicone render in Larne? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. On tree-shaded or north-facing walls in Larne, silicone's water repellence helps it stay cleaner for longer.
- Free survey in BT40 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Larne
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Used as the finish on most EWI systems
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
- Can also go straight onto prepared masonry
Larne: walls, weather and approvals
We also cover Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey, close to Larne. Larne sits around 19 miles from Belfast. Northern Ireland has many rendered and pebble-dashed homes, older solid-walled rural houses, and estates built by the Housing Executive.
Parts of County Antrim 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.
If you're re-rendering in Larne, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Postcode district
- BT40
- County or area
- County Antrim
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Nearby
- Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey, Bangor (County Down), Holywood
Northern Ireland: planning and regulations
Before quoting in Larne, we check whether the property is listed or in a conservation area, which changes what needs planning permission in Northern Ireland.
External wall insulation is building work under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, so council building control is involved, with Technical Booklet F1 covering dwellings.
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 Larne
| 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
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.
Silicone render in Larne: 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.
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.
Do you cover Larne?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Larne (BT40) and nearby Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey and Bangor (County Down), with a fixed written price before any work starts.