Silicone render · Kent
Silicone render in Dover
From Dover to Folkestone, we price silicone render after a measured survey — no guesswork, and no work starts until the price is agreed in writing. Silicone suits most rendering jobs in Dover, either on its own or over insulation.
- Free survey in CT16 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Dover
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Vapour-open, so walls can still breathe
- Can also go straight onto prepared masonry
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
What we look for in Dover
As well as Dover itself, we quote in Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury. Dover sits around 36 miles from Maidstone. 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 Dover, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Postcode district
- CT16
- County or area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Folkestone, Deal, Canterbury, Ramsgate
England: planning and regulations
For a house in Dover, external insulation or render is often permitted development if it looks similar to the existing walls; conservation areas, flats, commercial buildings and listed buildings need permission or consent, so we check your address first.
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.
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 Dover
| 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 Dover: 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.
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.
Can I paint silicone render later?
Yes, with a compatible silicone paint, though through-coloured render rarely needs it.
Do you cover Dover?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Dover (CT16) and nearby Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury, with a fixed written price before any work starts.