Silicone render · Edinburgh and the Lothians
Silicone render in Edinburgh
From Edinburgh to Musselburgh, we price silicone render after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. On tree-shaded or north-facing walls in Edinburgh, silicone's water repellence helps it stay cleaner for longer.
- Free survey in EH1 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Edinburgh
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Vapour-open, so walls can still breathe
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
- Used as the finish on most EWI systems
Edinburgh: walls, weather and approvals
We cover Edinburgh and nearby Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline. East Central Scotland mixes stone tenements and terraces with post-war council housing and harled bungalows and semis.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across Edinburgh and the Lothians: 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 Edinburgh, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Postcode district
- EH1
- County or area
- Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Nation
- Scotland
- Nearby
- Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline, Livingston
Permissions in Scotland
For Edinburgh properties, flats and tenements need planning permission for external insulation, and a noticeable change of finish on a house often does too under Scottish rules.
Over-cladding work in Scotland often needs a building warrant from the council's building standards service, with Section 6 of the Technical Handbooks setting insulation benchmarks.
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 Edinburgh
| 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 Edinburgh: 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 Edinburgh?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Edinburgh (EH1) and nearby Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline, with a fixed written price before any work starts.