Silicone render · England
Silicone render in Kent
Silicone render across Kent: measured survey, clear specification and a fixed written price before any work starts. On tree-shaded or north-facing walls in Kent, silicone's water repellence helps it stay cleaner for longer.
- Free survey and fixed written price
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Planning and building control checked for England
Free survey in Kent
Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What you get
- 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
- Vapour-open, so walls can still breathe
Before we quote in Kent
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.
Much of Kent 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 Kent, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Nation
- England
- Region
- South East
- Towns covered
- Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Ashford (Kent), Margate, Dartford…
- Guide price
- From £66 per m² + scaffold · inc VAT
England: planning and regulations
For houses, external wall insulation and render are often permitted development where the finish looks similar to the existing walls. Planning permission is usually needed in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads and World Heritage Sites (where cladding a house in stone, artificial stone, pebble dash, render, timber, plastic or tiles isn't permitted development), for flats and maisonettes, for commercial buildings, under an Article 4 direction, or where the look changes noticeably. Listed buildings need listed building consent.
Renovating more than half of a wall's area — insulating it, or stripping and re-rendering it — or more than a quarter of the building's whole external envelope brings in the energy requirements of Part L, so building control needs to be involved and the wall should reach about 0.30 W/m²K where that's technically, functionally and economically feasible.
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 Kent
| 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%.
From enquiry to finished wall
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 Kent: questions
Can I paint silicone render later?
Yes, with a compatible silicone paint, though through-coloured render rarely needs it.
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.
Do you cover all of Kent?
Yes. We survey and quote silicone render across Kent, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone.
Do I need planning permission in England?
For houses, external wall insulation and render are often permitted development where the finish looks similar to the existing walls. We check your address before quoting.