Silicone render · Kent
Silicone render in Folkestone
Quotes for silicone render in Folkestone list the system, the detailing and the VAT position in writing, so you know exactly what's included. If you're re-rendering in Folkestone, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Free survey in CT19 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Folkestone
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What the job covers
- Used as the finish on most EWI systems
- Can also go straight onto prepared masonry
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
- Vapour-open, so walls can still breathe
Homes and walls in Folkestone
Surveys in Folkestone also cover the surrounding CT19 district and towns such as Dover and Ashford (Kent). It's roughly 31 miles from Folkestone to Maidstone, the largest town 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.
Silicone suits most rendering jobs in Folkestone, either on its own or over insulation.
- Postcode district
- CT19
- County or area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Dover, Ashford (Kent), Deal, Canterbury
Approvals in England
Before quoting in Folkestone, 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 Folkestone
| 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 Folkestone: 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.
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.
Do you cover Folkestone?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Folkestone (CT19) and nearby Dover, Ashford (Kent) and Deal, with a fixed written price before any work starts.