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Pebble dashing is a traditional rendered finish and a job for a specialist. This hardwearing finish is low-maintenance and offers long-lasting coverage if done correctly. Find pebble dash rendering costs below as well as a local pebble dashing supplier with our simple search tool.
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Pebble dash installation, repair and removal – Rated People
Pebble dash is a rustic-looking wall finish, with tiny stones embedded into a layer of wet render. Typically used on exterior walls, it’s a traditional technique that’s been around for decades and stands the test of time.
Trying to decide what type of wall coverage is right for your house? This hard-wearing, low-maintenance option could be a real contender. For a tidy and professional finish, you’ll need a specialist plasterer or renderer with plenty of experience because it’s not as easy as it looks.
The fundamentals are simple in theory: a wet render and stones. But the application itself is the tricky bit. Pebbles are applied with a flick of the wrist, which is a laborious and lengthy process – depending on the size of the wall being dashed. To give you the best chance of decent and long-lasting coverage, it’s best to carry out the work during a spell of good weather.
What can pebble dash rendering cost?
Most tradespeople will charge per job as opposed to per day. That’s because the drying process can take time. Your quote should also factor in labour costs, scaffold hire and materials, as well as preparation costs. To pebble dash a full exterior, you can expect to pay the following:
- Terraced house: £3,000-£4,000
- Semi-detached house: £4,000-£5,000
- Detached house: £5,000-£6,000
Pebble dash render repair
Although this method of wall coverage is hardy, it may occasionally need repairs. This can be a result of general wear and tear or weathering. We’re prone to frequent bad weather in the UK, so it’s a good idea to keep your walls well maintained.
Leaving crumbling render compromises the quality of the wall, as water can find its way in and cause damage. A plasterer or renderer will be able to determine the extent of the problem and quote accordingly.
Can you render/paint over pebble dash?
If your pebble dash walls need decoration and you’re not sure if you want to keep this style, you have a few options.
First, it’s possible to paint over pebble dash as long as any damage and cracks are repaired beforehand. Painting over pebble dash can be tricky though, as the surface is uneven and difficult to roll or brush over.
An alternative is to re-render your walls. This can give a fresh look and alternative finish to your property. And it’ll then be easier to paint too.
Re-rendering is a big job, which may require your plasterer to strip the pebble dash back to the building’s original brick work. Read more about how to remove pebble dash here.
The qualifications your tradesperson needs
Pebble dashing is a skill that requires a good level of experience, but it’s not essential to have a qualification to work on a domestic property. Some tradespeople may opt to get a qualification from reputable bodies such as City & Guilds.
Planning permission for pebble dash jobs
You won’t generally need planning permission for pebble dashing the exterior of your property or for repair work – providing it’s in keeping with the current appearance.
If you live in a listed property or conservation area, however, you may require approval from the local authority. It’s also worth speaking to neighbours before pebble dashing your house as it can drastically change the appearance of a building.
Insurance your tradesperson needs
A reputable plasterer or renderer should have public liability insurance to protect against any accidental damage when pebble dashing your property.
Questions you should ask your tradesperson
- Do they have plenty of relevant experience?
- Can they provide a warranty on their work?
- Can they remove pebble dash render?
- Can they repair existing pebble dash wall?
Hawk plastering provide plastering and rendering services to domestic and commercial properties we under take insurance work 17 years experience in the trade
Hawk Plastering was very responsive to messages about the rendering I wanted done in my brick shed & walls, damp proofed the floor & added cement on top. He turned up on time on 2 visits. He didn’t take away the rubbish but it was only the wooden shelves from inside the shed. I took those to the tip myself which was fine. I’m happy with the work that was done.
I have 28 years experience in the building trade. I started out training as a stonemason which lead to general building and am qualified in both. Please see pics for examples of some of my work. I will take on work ranging from small maintenance jobs up to extensions and house builds and anything in between. Brick/stone walls, rendering, fencing, patios, garage conversions, roof repairs to name a few. I am fully insured and reliable and guarantee to keep good communication throughout any work I take on from beginning to completion..
We needed someone reliable, trustworthy and capable to lay foundation for garden office and we were lucky enough to find Steve. He did a fantastic job for us and offering help and advice throughout. Great communication. Highly recommended and we’re already looking to recruit him to carry out more work for us.
We are family business doing roofing and building work for over 40years we always on time and look leave our customers happy for repeat business we have long list happy customers and always looking for more
Did excellent work , so much so, I am going to have them do another job in a few months. Highly recommended!
Optimal Roofing & Building
Pebble Dashing
We are your local roofing experts. From new roofs and flat roofs through to roof and chimney repairs. We have all of your roofing requirements covered. We have many years of experience and hundreds of satisfied customers. All of our work is fully guaranteed for 10 - 25 years and insurance backed from the Confederation of Roofing Contractors. Customer satisfaction is key to our business so we make 100% sure that all your requirements are met and you are completely happy before final payment.
Hi there at elite plastering we are very professional in what we do and always keep our work up to a high standard we all have Nvq 3 in plastering so no job is to big or small .the business is a family business and has being for 21 years ,we are polite and a stand up family,we do all colour rendering work loft conversions garage conversions and conservatory’s, and media walls thanks Steven
Rm property maintenance is a family run business with nearly 20 years experience behind us offering you a wide range of service at affordable prices specialist in all Upvc products and roofline products guttering repaired. And renewed
Had a meeting with RM. Provided apology and discount for the tiles that were blown from the roof. Guaranteed their work going forward. Everything now resolved.
We are specialists in exterior rendering application and maintenance. Offer long life, exterior protective spray wall rendering systems Full EWI System - External Wall Insulation Roughcasting Chimney rendering Silicone / Acrylic Thin Coat Monocouche/Scratch Render Smooth finish render All types of external rendering
Ziggy did a fantastic job painting our (very large) garden fence. We wanted a freshen up before the rest of our garden was done, and Ziggy did exactly that… all with a smile on his face. He was very professional and friendly and put in a couple of hard shifts to get it done.
I've been plastering for 35 years and I take great pride in my work.
Frank did an excellent job. The walls are perfect! I would definitely recommend.
As a full time firefighter I compliment this role by being a fully qualified plasterer with certificates up to NVQ level 3. I also hold a teaching qualification in plastering. I pride myself on excellent customer service and working to a very high standard. I have been plastering for over 25 years and originally started out working for my fathers company doing a time served apprenticeship before setting up my own business. The projects I have worked on have ranged from managing teams of plasterers for high profile developers such as Charles Church and Bryant Homes. Restoration work for English Heritage and working with private individuals on domestic work ranging from skimming a small ceiling to renovation and extension projects. Proficient in the installation of Dryrod as a rising damp solution. NVQ level 3 diploma in plastering (construction) - solid (full)(QFC). VTCT level 3 preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector (QCF).
Very professional and made a really good job
Price is right . Is a respectable and reliable family run business who have over 30 years experience and are dedicated to giving our customers 100% Satisfaction. We also cover most aspects of building works.
Top man, great job and on time
we provide reliable solutions to all your plastering and building needs. We are both fully qualified tradesmen, we pride our selfs on an outstanding service to every job we do,with competitive prices.
Absolutely fantastic work. Speed and efficiency from the start. I posted my job and Tim got in touch within about an hour, had quoted within an hour more. The work was completed on time and to a really top quality, the team were great, really friendly from start to finish. Would highly recommend using apex for any plastering jobs you need doing.
Experienced roofing company covering Ayrshire, Glasgow and surrounding areas. We do all aspects of roofing incl all roof repairs, full reroofs, chimney restoration/removals, guttering and uvpc fascist and soffits. Good quality at very competitive rates.
Kevin arrived as organised, gave me a quote then, once accepted, proceded with the work to a high standard. Thank you.
At DCA plastering and Roughcasting LTD our experienced team of tradesmen always do an exceptional job with a smile on their face. We’re a family orientated company, working for private and commercial customers, constantly hitting high standards. This is what sets us apart from other firms. All aspects of work undertaken We provide a ‘start to finish’ professional and reliable service incorporating all trades to complete the job that you require carried out by 1st class experienced and responsible tradesmen. All our work is fully guaranteed and 100% customer satisfaction is our aim.
Very professional great job and cleaned up after the job was finished.
Feel Free to CALL MY DIRECT DIAL NUMBER above. as I am always happy to chat. PLEASE NOTE: We only specialize in external wall coatings, rendering and/or repairs. We Don't carry out internal painting or plastering. We are a national family run business offering a local service with over 40 years' experience in all types of exterior renovations repair, render, silicone, acrylic and more. We can offer virtual quotes initially and all works come with a 15 year backed guarantee which many local tradesmen cannot offer. At The Wall Doctor, we aim to cure all the concerns you may have regarding the exterior of your property. We understand the damage British weather places on your exterior walls. and we have the cure for you,! We will always give you a virtual quote first and send you a detailed video report and proposal in the first instance. If your home requires an appointment with one of our Wall Doctor surveyors, feel free to make an appointment with us to receive a no obligation diagnosis. After treating countless homes, we are exceptionally experienced within our field of Wall coatings and renders. we can cure any issue that concerns you. The services we offer ensure your home is protected during the harsh British winters and wet weather and will always look at its best. We offer a range of products and prices available to all scenarios, so don’t miss out on our no obligation diagnosis and various other services. We are not the only Wall coating company in the UK, however we strive and succeed to be one of the best for customer interaction and satisfaction to any work performed on your property.
I hired Wall Doctor for a full Rendering of the outside wall of my house, they have a great team and good customer service, the job was done perfectly and cleaned up the site they’re really dedicated to what they do. Will use them again!
We are a family business with 40 years experience in exterior protective coatings and renders. We are able to offer virtual quotes without initially visiting the home due to our 40 year experience and we can issue an insurance backed guarantee for all our work which many local “one man traders” are unable to do. We also promise we can beat any genuine like for like quote and with our local installers whom we have built up over 40 years we will always have someone near to you. We have thousands of satisfied clients, once again near to you for reference purposes. Also, our Virtual Quote Estimators are always on hand to offer advice and talk you through the services we offer. Wetherby Wethertex products have been manufacturing in the UK for over 45 years with their high performance wall coatings. Finally, our Rated People ratings speak for themselves, many of which are 5*
Very professional from start to finish. Andy & Matt were on time, polite, friendly and altogether very pleasant. They communicated with me if bad weather stopped play etc. The render looks good and the painting of sills etc is very neat. They cleared up after themselves too. Happy to recommend this Company. 15-year Guarantee Certificate arrived immediately following final payment. Sales & Office staff also very friendly. Altogether great job!!
Rankins Roofing & Building are a family established business with over 30 years in the building/roofing industry. We pride ourself on customer satisfaction. All of our engineers are competent and qualified technicians. We offer free no obligations quotes, all works come with guarantees & we are fully insured.
Done job straight away, replaced front of house guttering ,done pipe to water but. Good trades person , would recommend .
Limerich plastering specialising in all aspects of lime plastering,rendering,plaster & lath,hydraulic & non hydraulic plastering, cornice repairs and plaster conservation work.
Highly recommend Rich. He responded promptly to enquiries & his workmanship was excellent. We’re grateful that he managed to fit us in when our previous plasterer let us down last minute.
My name is Chris Moore, i have been a plasterer for over 30 years. I am experienced in all types of plastering work including traditional lime work. I am willing to visit to give quotes and references if requested. All prices will be VAT free.
Good job by Chris, he slotted us in to our requirements, would definitely recommend.
Friendly, reliable, perfectionists. we enjoy the jobs that we do and we do them to the best of our ability.
Let down twice by another plasterer and G & L Plastering came to the rescue. G & L turned up on time, worked a long day to get the job done and did a good job. I would recommend using G & L Plastering.
all aspects of plasterering undertakern plz contact daniel.
Daniel & his mate made an excellent job of removing & replacing the plasterboard ceiling in my kitchen & repairing damaged plaster on the walls/skimming one wall. They got on with the job & finished within the timescale quoted. The price for the job was very competitive & reasonable. I would not hesitate to recommend these tradesmen & would definitely employ them again in the future.
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