Silicone render · West Midlands
Silicone render in Solihull
Looking for silicone render in Solihull? We survey homes across Solihull and the B27 area, then give you a fixed written price before any work starts. If you're re-rendering in Solihull, we'll show you what adding insulation under the silicone would cost at the same time.
- Free survey in B27 and nearby
- Guide price from £66 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Solihull
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
Part of every quote
- 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
Local considerations in Solihull
Surveys in Solihull also cover the surrounding B27 district and towns such as Shirley and Birmingham. It's roughly 7 miles from Solihull to Birmingham, the largest town in West Midlands. The West Midlands has large numbers of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, inter-war semis and post-war council estates, including concrete and steel-framed house types.
Much of West Midlands 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 Solihull, either on its own or over insulation.
- Postcode district
- B27
- County or area
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Shirley, Birmingham, Kenilworth, Redditch
Permissions in England
For a house in Solihull, 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.
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.
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 Solihull
| 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 Solihull: questions
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.
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 Solihull?
Yes — we survey and quote silicone render in Solihull (B27) and nearby Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth, with a fixed written price before any work starts.