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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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Hi everyone I'm 20 years bathrooms specialist and also designer, ofcorse with landlords agreed all jobs I don't my job from A to Z with guarantee and insurance Thanks for contacting me and together agree for one good price George
What an amazing guy!, another 2 weeks and he would have become a member of our family!. You can set your clock with George, he was at our door an 8am on the dot every morning. He gave us so many different ideas which really helped us. His workmanship i, totally flawless. We know what quality looks like now. George is a loyal, honest and hardworking individual who will always be our first choice when getting work done.
We offer efficient and reliable services in plastering and rendering, based near Blackheath, South East London. Free quotes.
Very pleasant and easy to deal with. The work itself was good. I will definitely use him again
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New Beginnings is a family run construction company specialising in extensions, loft conversions, home refurbishments. Named New Beginnings to represent the New Beginning that our works provide for clients within their own home. Run by Simon and Malcolm who have a combined 60 years experience in the construction industry working at every level from small refurbishment works up to large scale new build housing schemes. Now focused on residential works as this offers the greatest job satisfaction. It is genuinely a pleasure to assist people in maximising the potential of their home.
NORTH WEST LONDON RENOVATIONS is a well established, trustworthy, reliable and professional company. We serve Acton, Ealing, Hammersmith, Kilburn, Paddington, Brent, Westminster, Hampstead, West Hampstead, Primrose Hill and all surrounding areas of N, NW and Greater London. Our service is professional, caring, and high quality. Our customers rate us highly for our ability to stick to deadlines, and for the quality of our workmanship. We provide a professional service from the initial free quotation to the end professional finish. Our service is friendly, clean and tidy, and reliable. We consider no job as too large or too small and offer very competitive prices
Had scaffolding up very quickly. Started job on time and finished in a week. Very impressive. Good communications and reasonable price.
C C D General Building is a company designate to take care of your job from the quote job to the end of it
Christian reversed the swing of the door for me in a room. He quoted quickly and his price was fair. He came quickly and did the job well. Would like to work with him in the future
Here at Tenfold Renovation, we aim to forge close, trusting relationships with all of our clients. Allowing us to bring creativity and craftsmanship together to deliver the best possible results in the industry. Whether you have a property you want to build or just want to renovate your current property into your dream home, we can help turn your vision into reality.
Vitaliy & his team are excellent. They were very punctual starting at 7.45 every day & working full solid days, even at weekends. They never missed a day. Vitaliy kept me daily updated regarding the process & was present on the job each day. The quote was detailed & competitive & final cost close to the original. The work was completed to a very high standard. It was a complex job but Vitaliy made the process less stressful. I was kept updated asked my opinion even on the smallest things.
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Paul did a great job, obviously takes pride in his work, good attention to detail and leaves no mess. Highly recommended.
All guttering fashions soffits down pipes new upvc dry verge dry ridge systems supplied and fitted new roofs also available
I wanted a Church Font removing from my garden and this company performed the task with ease. Both of them disposed of the font and cleared the area with no trouble at all. Cannot praise their work ethic enough, polite, pleasant and courteous. Although the font was large they managed to break it up and take away all the remains. Would heartily recommend and they seem to cater for all jobs concerning the garden. Well done lads and thank you.
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Pebble Dashing
I have 14 years in a variety of skills including, plastering, skimming, doors, decorating, tiling, kitchens, and bathrooms. I can cover Manchester and surrounding areas. I pride myself on my work and customer service skills to ensure you are satisfied with the job.
I’m a multi trader with 50 years experience and a construction industry. I specialise in bathrooms, kitchens, tilling and laminate flooring. I take full pride in my work and come with 1 million pound public liability insurance.
Found working with Phil on this project comforting as not only very good at what he does but helped direct me in the right path in getting the project done to a good standard! Will be working with him on other projects. good friendly service.
Whether you're looking to have a single wall plastered or a whole building as part of a major refurbishment project you can rely on the professionals at Blink Installations to deliver exceptional results. From minor cosmetic work to skimming and rendering for domestic and commercial customers, we do it all. Contact us today for a free consultation or a free estimate. We offer our services to customers throughout South Wales.
Delighted. Had flashing that needed replacing around chimney. Fast response. Excellent job, with photos of what had been done. Friendly service for a very fair price. Will use again & recommend.
I've been plastering for 35 years and I take great pride in my work.
hello at Durable plastering services you will give you a free competitive quote. We do all aspects of plastering and skimming including full damp course solid DPC dot and dab work, dry lining work and sound proofing. we can install your skirting hang doors included. We also now do airless spray painting interior, emulsion, gloss and water resistant paints for exterior domestic and commercial.
Man turned up to price job , gave him go ahead following day and then didn't hear from him again despite numerous messages
With over 22 years of experience in plastering, I offer reliable and high-quality services for both residential and commercial projects.
Joe was excellent in responding to my enquiry. The plastering finish was good and reasonable price. They were quick reliable and cleaned up afterwards. I would thoroughly recommend their services
welcome to SMG PLASTERING.we work to a high standard and all strive to achieve not only the best finished work possible but also to make a freinds of a customer for future reference.thanks for taking the time to view my profile. shaun
Artisan Builders are a small company who have been trading for over 30 years around the Essex and Cambridgeshire area. We have a wealth of experience with a range of building works and trades. We aim to provide a friendly and professional service at all times.
First Class Company. We found Trevor and his people very courteous and friendly and they are most reliable.We are very satisfied with the work carried out.
Company was established in 1997 concentrating in plastering & Tiling in private & social housing throughout central Scotland .
Quoted immediately, great quality work and completed job quickly. Highly recommend.
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