Silicone render · Kent
Silicone render in Gillingham
Homeowners and landlords in Gillingham can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for silicone render, covering ME7 and the surrounding area. Silicone suits most rendering jobs in Gillingham, either on its own or over insulation.
- Free survey in ME7 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Gillingham
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Included as standard
- Vapour-open, so walls can still breathe
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
- Can also go straight onto prepared masonry
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
Homes and walls in Gillingham
We cover Gillingham and nearby Chatham, Rochester and Strood. Gillingham sits around 9 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.
On tree-shaded or north-facing walls in Gillingham, silicone's water repellence helps it stay cleaner for longer.
- Postcode district
- ME7
- County or area
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Gravesend
Planning and building control in England
For a house in Gillingham, 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 Gillingham
| 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
Get a guide price
Try the online quote tool for a ballpark figure.
Book the survey
A visit at a time that suits you.
Agree the quote
Nothing starts until you've signed the written price.
We do the work
Planned around weather, with you kept informed.
Silicone render in Gillingham: 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.
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.
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.
Do you cover Gillingham?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Gillingham (ME7) and nearby Chatham, Rochester and Strood, with a fixed written price before any work starts.