Silicone render · Essex
Silicone render in Braintree
Looking for silicone render in Braintree? We survey homes across Braintree and the CM7 area, then give you a fixed written price before any work starts. If you're re-rendering in Braintree, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Free survey in CM7 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Braintree
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Water-repellent surface that dries quickly after rain
- Can also go straight onto prepared masonry
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
Local considerations in Braintree
As well as Braintree itself, we quote in Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon. Braintree sits around 25 miles from Southend-on-Sea. The East of England has a mix of post-war estates, inter-war semis and older solid brick and flint cottages, with some system-built council homes on post-war estates.
Much of Essex sits in the lower wind-driven rain exposure bands, which keeps the choice of finishes wide — though hilltop, coastal and exposed gable walls can still need a tougher specification, so we check the actual site.
On tree-shaded or north-facing walls in Braintree, silicone's water repellence helps it stay cleaner for longer.
- Postcode district
- CM7
- County or area
- Essex
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Witham, Chelmsford, Maldon, Sudbury
England: planning and regulations
Planning in Braintree follows England's national rules: similar-looking finishes on houses are usually permitted, while flats, commercial premises, conservation areas and streets under an Article 4 direction need an application.
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.
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 Braintree
| 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
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 Braintree: questions
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.
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.
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.
Do you cover Braintree?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Braintree (CM7) and nearby Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon, with a fixed written price before any work starts.