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Miro gave me a fair price and had a slot so could do the work next day. He did an excellent job and was polite, clean and tidy. Had a short lunch break and was finished mid afternoon. Would recommend.
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Pebble dashing is a traditional, hard-wearing exterior render with tiny stones embedded into wet mortar. Low-maintenance and highly weather-resistant, this rustic finish stands the test of time if done correctly. Because the application requires a specialist technique, Rated People connects you with skilled local plasterers and renderers to create a high-quality, long-lasting finish. Post your job for free today to get quotes.
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What can a professional pebble dashing specialist help with?
Pebble dashing is a highly skilled job that requires an experienced hand. A professional renderer handles the entire laborious process from ground level to the roofline, ensuring your property is fully protected. Their main services include:
- Full exterior overhauls: Preparing the original brickwork, setting up scaffolding, applying a wet base coat of render, and expertly throwing the aggregate stones with a precise flick of the wrist for even coverage.
- Pebble dash render repair: Fixing cracks, hollow patches, or bald spots caused by general weathering and wear and tear. Patching up crumbling render quickly stops water from getting in and causing damp issues.
- Updating old pebble dash: Refreshing your home’s look by safely painting the uneven surface, applying a smooth modern render over the existing stones, or carefully stripping it back to the original brickwork.
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What does pebble dash rendering cost?
Most tradespeople quote per project rather than per day because the multi-layered rendering and drying process takes time. A comprehensive quote should include labour, materials, preparation, and scaffolding hire. To pebble dash a full house exterior in the UK, you can typically expect to pay:
- Terraced house: £3,000 to £4,000
- Semi-detached house: £4,000 to £5,000
- Detached house: £5,000 to £6,000
- Minor patch repairs: Typically ranges from £200 to £500 depending on accessibility and the extent of the underlying damage.
Can you render or paint over existing pebble dash?
If you want to modernise your property's exterior, you don't necessarily have to look at full removal, which is a major job that can damage the brickwork. You have a couple of alternative options:
- Painting over pebble dash: You can paint over the stones to refresh the colour, but it is a tricky, slow process. Because the surface is deeply uneven, standard rollers won't work well, meaning it often requires specialised exterior spray equipment or heavy masonry brushes. Any underlying cracks must be repaired first.
- Re-rendering over pebble dash: It is sometimes possible to apply a modern, smooth monocouche or silicone render directly over old pebble dash. However, a professional renderer must check the structural integrity of the wall first. If the original render is hollow or blowing, it will need to be stripped back to the bare brick before a new finish can be applied.
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Other pebble dash FAQ's
Do I need planning permission for pebble dash jobs?
You won't generally need planning permission to pebble dash your home or carry out repair work, provided the materials are in keeping with the current look of the property and neighbourhood. However, if you live in a listed building or a conservation area, you will almost certainly require approval from your local authority. It is always a good idea to speak with neighbours first, as rendering can drastically change a building's appearance.
What qualifications and insurance should my tradesperson have?
Pebble dashing requires a high level of specialist experience, but qualifications are not legally required for domestic work. Some top-tier renderers may hold City & Guilds qualifications or NVQs in plastering. More importantly, always check that your tradesperson holds active public liability insurance to protect your property against any accidental damage during construction.
What are the top questions to ask a pebble dash specialist before hiring?
To protect your investment, ask these key questions before work starts: Do you have a portfolio of previous pebble dashing work we can look at? Does your quote include the cost of scaffold hire and the tidy-up/disposal of loose stones? Can you offer a warranty on the render against cracking or blowing?
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ACL GP Ltd provides a complete building, maintenance & construction service to an extremely high standard by our qualified tradesmen and currently hold the position of reactive maintenance contractor for Rochford District Council.
Extremely happy with the services provided by ACL. Not only has the communication the whole way through been exceptional but also before even being instructed to do the works I had numerous communications with them to work out the best way to do our garage conversion do discuss legal requirements and cost savings. I would highly recommend ACL to anyone I know getting works done.
Greetings! I'm George, the driving force behind GM Construction, a name synonymous with trust, quality, and a decade of experience across Europe – Hungary, Serbia, and Sweden. At GM Construction, we're dedicated to delivering top-tier services that redefine home improvement. Our Wide Range of Expertise: - Painting & Skimming - Plumbing, Electrical Work & Building Services - Bathroom and Kitchen Fitting - Driveway paving Our Promise: 1. Customer-Centric Approach: Your satisfaction is our utmost priority. 2. Team Excellence: Backed by a skilled team of four professionals, we synergize our strengths to deliver exceptional results consistently. Serving Greater London & Beyond: GM Construction extends its dependable services across Greater London, reaching up to Watford. Wherever you are within this expansive area, count on us to bring our expertise right to your doorstep. Why GM Construction? A Decade of Experience: With more than ten years of expertise in domestic projects and diverse European exposure, our quality is rooted in a wealth of hands-on knowledge. Comprehensive Solutions: From small repairs to full-scale renovations, GM Construction is your comprehensive solution for all home improvement needs.
George contacted me within hours of my posting the job and visited the next day. His quote was reasonable and he stuck to it. He arrived when he said he would and was meticulous in carrying out the requested job, clearing up afterwards. He is skilful and courteous. I will have no hesitation hiring George for other tasks in future and recommend him wholeheartedly.
We're a small Building and Maintenance company based in Hampshire, covering all aspects and trades of the building industry. We have been up and running since 1999 and we are happy to help anyone in need of works no matter how small or big. We are happy to come and give you a free quote along with good friendly advice.
Superb work from Jamie and his team for a number of different jobs on my 350 year old cottage, including replacing a lintel, damp repairs and prevention, render repairs, roof repairs and lead work etc. He has been incredibly helpful and efficient in completing the works and has dealt with unforeseen problems brilliantly. Couldn’t be happier and would recommend to anyone looking for a skilled multi trade builder in the area
Desire Mupudzi
Pebble Dashing
Midlands based plasterers/ Renderers. Working to high standards.
Delighted with the plastering that Rob and his team did for me. Excellent standards, clean & tidy workmanship and very pleasant to deal with. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Local company established 1968, all works personally undertaken and supervised, We carry out Tarmac - asphalt -slabs - decking - ground works -fencing -astroturf- concrete works and general groundworks - free estimates and friendly no pressure service
Brilliant communication with the work they were going to do. Completed the job on time and tidied up. Would definitely recommend and use again.
At Wright touch builders we have worked in all kinds of construction projects from small developments to large scale construction. There nothing we can’t do. We are passionate about our work and every job we do is carried out to a high standard of excellence.
Promptly quoted and completed. The doors look great
We Specialise in External Wall Insulation / External Rendering systems. Qualified Renderers. Johnstone’s Storm-shield Approved. We offer different ranges of Render - Silicone Enhanced Render - Full Silicone Render - Brick Slips - Pebble Dashing. - K-Rend
Had a brilliant conversation with Robbie regards options about my job and what it would entail. Unfortunately at this moment due to costings I will have to wait a short while before proceeding, which Robbie understands.
Fully city and guilds qualified plastering and rendering company with over 40 years of experience. We specialise in K-rend new builds and domestic work. With all aspects of plastering and dry lining undertaken.
Seemed a nice guy but never turned up after quoting
We are a family owned business specialising in weatherproof wall coatings and render repairs and finishes. We have been refurbishing wall exteriors for over 35 years, providing a high quality service, all of our work is priced fairly and guaranteed. Our wallcoatings are particularly effective in coastal areas and on wall surfaces that open to wind driven rain We also offer Dryzone treatments to combat rising damp issues
We can't recommend Arbiter Coatings enough! Bill was extremely helpful right from the quote stage to completion of the work. He offered us a solution to covering up the fake stone front of our home to give us the exact result we had hoped for when no-one else could. Don't be put off if you are a distance away from where Bill is based as Arbiter Coatings travelled a long way to us and had other jobs in our area, We can see why these guys are in high demand.
We at Zora Construction Ltd providing top quality works to our customers. Our staff is highly experienced in all kinds of building works. All of our work is fully guaranteed.
We agreed date and time & they didn’t turn up for the job
It’s more than 10 years experience on this trade . Pro Qual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Insulation and Building Treatments External Wall Insulation Boarder Brick Slips and Finisher There are many of the Reasons why to choose me . High Productivity Attention to details Competitive In Trade Prices
Brilliant work from Florian. Plastered a wall and part of a ceiling in a day and left it looking brilliant. Quick turnaround and reasonable price. Would recommend.
Hi, I'm Nick from Newbuilds. Newbuilds is a family run business, which has an array of building projects under our belt, from small repair jobs to extensions and Newbuild projects. All our work force are highly trained in numerous trades. We pride ourselves on our quality of work, and good customer care, leaving homes as clean and tidy as our own. With over 50 years experience, we guarantee you're in great hands.
With over 20 years experience in the industry our small team of very capable tradesmen are committed to excellence and customer satisfaction throughout. We offer all aspects of plastering and rendering services from repairs, new ceilings and re-skims to full home renovation projects. Externally we offer… External Wall Insulation, silicone render finishes, scraped render, pebble dash and much more. We work closely with some of the UK’s leading manufacturers and are constantly updating our knowledge and skill set to provide the best most efficient job we can at all times. Our commitment is to Quality, Cleanliness and a built on reputation.
Fantastic job, the team fit us in quickly and performed the job to a great standard in no time. Will be asking the team to return for future work, highly recommend!
"I have gained a reputation for quality and service to the highest standards. My main objectives are always to achieve client satisfaction within time constraints and budget whilst retaining a personal service" Anthony Honey
This summer Anthony to carried out some much needed repair works to our house. We found Anthony to be a very polite, dedicated, professional, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic builder. I can not praise Anthony enough for his commitment to the job, he was a pleasure to work with and I would most definitely employ Anthony again and would thoroughly recommend him to anyone seeking the service of a general builder.
Dry & Damp
Pebble Dashing
Personally I’ve been in the building industry for 20 years as a team combined over a 100 years we specialise in damp proofing and drylining but normally take buildings from shells to finished plastered happy to work on price or day rates depending on what works for the customers also can guarantee and insure works when needed
Had a bedroom door fitted vert good
J R Griffiths roofing we specialise at 're roofing, slate tiles and leadwork. also chimney work undertook. Rubber roof and also grp
Reasonably priced, job completed the next day couldn't ask for anything more.
Hi my name is john cawley. I have over 27 years experience, I was Born and have lived in London my whole life. I do new roofs and repairs, pitched and flat roofs, Damp proof treatments etc, £2 million liability insurance cover I give free quotations / Guarantees available
John was very nice to deal with. He was very knowledgeable and worked out the best and most cost effective way to deal with our flat roof problem. His team was very efficient and got the work done in 1 day. John also provided us with a 10-year guarantee on the work, which is great for peace of mind. Would definitely recommend.
A. Gallagher & Son provide services across North and Mid Wales and the North West. We employ only local specialist tradesmen for slating, tiling, flat roofing, lead work, fascia and gutters and solar PV. We are able to take on works of any size to the most complex designs and specifications. Our Roofing Services Include: New Roofs Roofing repairs Re roofing Slate and materials Solar panels Other general building Get FREE quotes and friendly service. Members of National Federation of Roofing Contractors Velux approved installers We believe high quality standards of work is an essential key in the companies growth and development.
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