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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 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
Alan responded to my ad very quickly with the precise quotation and I am so happy to have the job done so quickly and professionally. He is honest and good at his work, cleaned up afterwards too. I would highly recommend to anyone.
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..
Done quickly, great price, exactly as agreed, and good after care. Clearly someone who cares about delivering excellence.
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.
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
Iv hired Painter Boy Duncan to do my job he so nice and iv just to give him a ring when we want him to start which we certainly do .
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.
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.
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.
Fast response & gpod job thanks
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!
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.
All exterior works undertaken no job to big or small with over 20 years experience professional workmanship is our key making costomer’s happy is our goal. Find us on Facebook goggle my builder bark checkatrade rated people and much more fully Insured
Very satisfied with the work. Would recommend .
Living in North London Self employed The work I do; Painting, Carpenter( kitchen, fixing the doors, wardrobe and shelves, wooden floors, all the wood works) Plastering.
Done a great job fitting some new skirting boards, on am old house with lots of corners around fire places etc... Very friendly and helpful.
We always work to a 100% work rate we are a family business friendly reliable we have over 27 years experience we undertake all aspects of work no job too big or small
Very good experience with these guys. Polite, friendly and got the job done quickly and as agreed. Would use again.
Construction & Interior Fit Out Specialist
Really impressed. Pleasant, reliable and prompt as was his colleague. They worked efficiently and I would happily recommend them to family and friends.
Welcome to Valter K Construction. Why choose us? We are General Builders, Roofers, Ground workers (including Quality Driveways and Patios, Fencing and Turfing), Bricklayers, Painters and Decorators. We provide a complete building service from top to bottom. We provide a 10 year guarantee on all jobs. Valter K Construction carries Public Liability Insurance. No job is too small, or too large. We only use quality materials from well known manufacturers. All our work is guaranteed and we provide written estimates for all our projects. Call our team today for free help and advice.
Absolutely happy with the work Very friendly guys Thank you Valter for your amazing job
I offer a friendly, affordable and reliable service based in Newcastle under Lyme. Internally, a range of plasterboard, floating, coving and skimming options are available. Externally, I offer a number of K-rend or monochouche options. The finish is of a high standard and i'm sure you'll be pleased with my work.
Mark did a fantastic, professional job, quicker than we expected. He’s a really pleasant guy and very easy to work with. Left everything clean and tidy. Would thoroughly recommend him.
Turned up on time every day, left the place tidy and did a very nice job with a smooth and professional finish. Would recommend him to friends and would have him back to do further plastering work when needed.
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