Silicone render · East Sussex
Silicone render in Brighton
Quotes for silicone render in Brighton list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. On tree-shaded or north-facing walls in Brighton, silicone's water repellence helps it stay cleaner for longer.
- Free survey in BN2 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Brighton
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Can also go straight onto prepared masonry
- Vapour-open, so walls can still breathe
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
- Used as the finish on most EWI systems
Brighton: walls, weather and approvals
As well as Brighton itself, we quote in Hove, Portslade and Burgess Hill. 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.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across East Sussex: 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.
If you're re-rendering in Brighton, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Postcode district
- BN2
- County or area
- East Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Hove, Portslade, Burgess Hill, Worthing
England: planning and regulations
For a house in Brighton, 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.
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.
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 Brighton
| 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
Get a guide price
Try the online quote tool for a ballpark figure.
Book the survey
A visit at a time that suits you.
Agree the quote
Nothing starts until you've signed the written price.
We do the work
Planned around weather, with you kept informed.
Silicone render in Brighton: questions
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.
Can I paint silicone render later?
Yes, with a compatible silicone paint, though through-coloured render rarely needs it.
Do you cover Brighton?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Brighton (BN2) and nearby Hove, Portslade and Burgess Hill, with a fixed written price before any work starts.