Silicone render · West Glamorgan
Silicone render in Swansea
Homeowners and landlords in Swansea can get a free survey and a fixed written quote for silicone render, covering SA1 and the surrounding area. Silicone suits most rendering jobs in Swansea, either on its own or over insulation.
- Free survey in SA1 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Swansea
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- Used as the finish on most EWI systems
- Through-coloured — no painting needed
- Fine, even grain from about 1–2mm
- Can also go straight onto prepared masonry
Local considerations in Swansea
As well as Swansea itself, we quote in Briton Ferry, Gorseinon and Neath. South Wales has long runs of solid-wall valley terraces, Victorian and Edwardian town housing and post-war council estates.
Parts of West Glamorgan fall in the higher wind-driven rain exposure bands, especially coastal and upland sites, so render specification, movement joints and detailing at cills, verges and the base of the wall matter more than usual.
If you're re-rendering in Swansea, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Postcode district
- SA1
- County or area
- West Glamorgan
- Nation
- Wales
- Nearby
- Briton Ferry, Gorseinon, Neath, Port Talbot
Wales: planning and regulations
We check Swansea addresses for conservation areas and listing before quoting, because Welsh permitted development rules don't cover every external change.
Building control in Wales applies to most insulation and re-rendering jobs of this size; the quote states who submits the notice.
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 Swansea
| 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
Tell us about the property
Use the quote tool or form, or call. Photos help.
Free survey
We measure, check the walls and confirm approvals.
Fixed written quote
System, details, access, exclusions and VAT in writing.
Installation
Scheduled for suitable weather, with a clear programme.
Silicone render in Swansea: 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 I paint silicone render later?
Yes, with a compatible silicone paint, though through-coloured render rarely needs it.
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 Swansea?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Swansea (SA1) and nearby Briton Ferry, Gorseinon and Neath, with a fixed written price before any work starts.