Silicone render · Gloucestershire
Silicone render in Gloucester
Need silicone render in Gloucester? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. If you're re-rendering in Gloucester, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Free survey in GL1 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Gloucester
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
- Vapour-open, so walls can still breathe
- Water-repellent surface that dries quickly after rain
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
Gloucester: walls, weather and approvals
We cover Gloucester and nearby Cheltenham, Stroud and Ross-on-Wye. 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 Gloucestershire: 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.
On tree-shaded or north-facing walls in Gloucester, silicone's water repellence helps it stay cleaner for longer.
- Postcode district
- GL1
- County or area
- Gloucestershire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Cheltenham, Stroud, Ross-on-Wye, Malvern
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Gloucester, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
If the work covers more than half of a wall, or a quarter of the building's whole envelope, it counts as renovating a thermal element, with a target of about 0.30 W/m²K where feasible.
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 Gloucester
| 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 Gloucester: questions
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.
Can I paint silicone render later?
Yes, with a compatible silicone paint, though through-coloured render rarely needs it.
Do you cover Gloucester?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Gloucester (GL1) and nearby Cheltenham, Stroud and Ross-on-Wye, with a fixed written price before any work starts.