South West
Pebbledash Removal in Cornwall
Stripping tired pebbledash back to sound substrate and re-rendering in a modern smooth finish.
Getting pebbledash removal right in Cornwall depends far more on the substrate and the exposure than on the product name.
Across Cornwall, granite and cob cottages, slate-hung walls and exposed coastal housing dominates, and driving-rain penetration and salt damage on exposed elevations is what we are called out to most often. Local conditions bring severe driving rain and salt-laden coastal exposure, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying.
Local factor. Exposure here is category-defining — dashed and roughcast finishes genuinely outperform smooth render on west-facing coastal walls.
Is pebbledash removal right for a Cornwall property?
Choose removal when pebbledash is cracked, stained or dated and you want a contemporary smooth or scraped finish rather than a repair.
That decision gets made at the survey, not on the phone. We will tell you plainly if a different system would serve the building better — including when a cheaper one would.
Guide price and specification
| Guide price | £98–£155 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Full strip and rebuild |
| Curing / drying | Staged over 5-10 days |
| Guarantee | 20 years |
| Coverage | All of Cornwall — 10 towns and cities |
Indicative only, excluding scaffold, stripping and repairs. Try the guide-price tool for a range based on your property.
What is included
- Full mechanical strip
- Substrate assessment after removal
- Waste removal and site protection
- Brick or block repair as needed
- Fresh basecoat with mesh
- Modern smooth or scraped finish
- Reveal and sill re-detailing
- Transforms kerb appeal
Pebbledash Removal across Cornwall
Pebbledash Removal in Cornwall
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What happens next
Four steps from enquiry to finished wall
Free survey
We visit, test the substrate, measure up and identify what caused any existing failure.
Written quote
An itemised fixed price with the system named, materials specified and scaffold included.
Booked in
An agreed start date, scaffold arranged, and a clear run of days set aside for your job.
Finished and guaranteed
Site cleared, scaffold struck, guarantee documents and system warranty issued.
FAQs
Pebbledash Removal in Cornwall — questions
Can you match my existing render?
Usually, yes. We colour and texture match as closely as we can, though weathered render never matches a fresh batch exactly — we will be honest about how visible a patch will be.
How messy is pebbledash removal?
Very. It is a mechanical strip that produces significant dust and debris. We sheet the working area, protect windows, doors and planting, and clear waste as we go.
Is removing pebbledash worth it?
For appearance and resale, it is one of the highest-impact exterior changes available. It also lets you upgrade to a breathable, self-cleaning modern system at the same time.
How long does a rendering job take?
A typical three-bedroom semi is usually one to two weeks on site including scaffold, preparation, application and finishing. Weather, wall condition and the system chosen all move that.
Do I need planning permission to render my house?
Usually not on a standard house, but you will if the property is listed, in a conservation area, or if rendering would significantly change its appearance. We flag it at survey.
Will you need scaffolding?
For anything above single storey, yes — it is safer and produces a better finish than working off ladders or towers. Scaffold is included and itemised in the quote.
Pebbledash Removal quotes across Cornwall
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.