Silicone render · Dorset
Silicone render in Christchurch
Quotes for silicone render in Christchurch list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. If you're re-rendering in Christchurch, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Free survey in BH23 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Christchurch
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What you get
- Used as the finish on most EWI systems
- Can also go straight onto prepared masonry
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
Local considerations in Christchurch
We cover Christchurch and nearby Bournemouth, New Milton and Poole. Christchurch sits around 4 miles from Bournemouth. The South West has many stone and solid-walled cottages, exposed coastal properties and a share of post-war system-built houses, including types such as the Cornish Unit.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Dorset: 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.
Silicone suits most rendering jobs in Christchurch, either on its own or over insulation.
- Postcode district
- BH23
- County or area
- Dorset
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Bournemouth, New Milton, Poole, Totton
Planning and building control in England
For a house in Christchurch, external insulation or render is often permitted development if it looks similar to the existing walls; conservation areas, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent, so we check your address first.
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.
Is silicone render maintenance-free?
Not quite. It stays cleaner than most renders because water runs off and dries quickly, but north-facing or tree-shaded walls can still gather algae. A gentle biocide wash every few years keeps it looking new. Pressure washing is avoided because it can damage the surface.
Silicone render prices in Christchurch
| 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 Christchurch: questions
Can I paint silicone render later?
Yes, with a compatible silicone paint, though through-coloured render rarely needs it.
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.
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 Christchurch?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Christchurch (BH23) and nearby Bournemouth, New Milton and Poole, with a fixed written price before any work starts.