Silicone render · Hampshire
Silicone render in Andover
Homeowners and landlords in Andover can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for silicone render, covering SP10 and the surrounding area. If you're re-rendering in Andover, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Free survey in SP10 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Andover
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Can also go straight onto prepared masonry
- Water-repellent surface that dries quickly after rain
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Used as the finish on most EWI systems
Local considerations in Andover
Surveys in Andover also cover the surrounding SP10 district and towns such as Winchester and Newbury. Andover sits around 22 miles from Southampton. 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 Hampshire: 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.
Silicone suits most rendering jobs in Andover, either on its own or over insulation.
- Postcode district
- SP10
- County or area
- Hampshire
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Winchester, Newbury, Salisbury, Thatcham
England: planning and regulations
Planning in Andover 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.
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.
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 Andover
| 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
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 Andover: 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.
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.
Do you cover Andover?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Andover (SP10) and nearby Winchester, Newbury and Salisbury, with a fixed written price before any work starts.