Silicone render · Wales
Silicone render in Dyfed
Planning silicone render anywhere in Dyfed? We cover towns including Llanelli and Ammanford, and check planning and building control for each address. If you're re-rendering in Dyfed, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Planning and building control checked for Wales
Free survey in Dyfed
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What you get
- Vapour-open, so walls can still breathe
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
- Used as the finish on most EWI systems
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Water-repellent surface that dries quickly after rain
Local considerations in Dyfed
West Wales has a high share of older solid-walled and stone homes, many in exposed coastal or rural settings.
Parts of Dyfed 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 Dyfed, either on its own or over insulation.
- Nation
- Wales
- Region
- West Wales
- Towns covered
- Llanelli, Ammanford, Carmarthen, Aberystwyth, Milford Haven, Haverfordwest
- Guide price
- From £66 per m² + scaffold · inc VAT
Wales: planning and regulations
Permitted development rules for houses in Wales are similar to England's: a similar-appearance finish on a house is often permitted, while conservation areas, National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent. Your local planning authority has the final word.
The Building Regulations as they apply in Wales treat insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area, or more than a quarter of the building's whole envelope, as renovating a thermal element, with Approved Document L (Wales) setting the target. Building control is involved before work starts.
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 Dyfed
| 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 Dyfed: 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 all of Dyfed?
Yes. We survey and quote silicone render across Dyfed, including Llanelli, Ammanford, Carmarthen, Aberystwyth, Milford Haven.
Do I need planning permission in Wales?
Permitted development rules for houses in Wales are similar to England's: a similar-appearance finish on a house is often permitted, while conservation areas, National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent. We check your address before quoting.