Silicone render · Greater London
Silicone render in Kilburn
From Kilburn to Cricklewood, 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 Kilburn, silicone's water repellence helps it stay cleaner for longer.
- Free survey in NW6 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Kilburn
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
- Can also go straight onto prepared masonry
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Used as the finish on most EWI systems
What we look for in Kilburn
We also cover Cricklewood and Chalk Farm, close to Kilburn. London's housing includes a large stock of Victorian and Edwardian solid-wall terraces, inter-war semis and post-war blocks, and conservation areas cover many streets — so planning is often the first question for external work.
Much of Greater London 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.
If you're re-rendering in Kilburn, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Postcode district
- NW6
- County or area
- Greater London
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Cricklewood, Chalk Farm, Willesden, Archway
Permissions in England
Before quoting in Kilburn, 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.
Silicone or monocouche?
Monocouche is a thicker single-coat cement render used mainly on new blockwork. Silicone is thinner, more flexible and usually more resistant to staining, and it's the finish used over insulation. On older or mixed walls, silicone over a mesh-reinforced base coat is generally the safer choice.
Silicone render prices in Kilburn
| 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 Kilburn: 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.
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 Kilburn?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Kilburn (NW6) and nearby Cricklewood, Chalk Farm and Willesden, with a fixed written price before any work starts.