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Pebbledash Removal in Dumfries and Galloway
Stripping tired pebbledash back to sound substrate and re-rendering in a modern smooth finish.
Dumfries and Galloway property owners come to us for pebbledash removal for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Across Dumfries and Galloway, sandstone cottages, farm buildings and rural housing dominates, and harling repair on rural stone and driving rain penetration is what we are called out to most often. Dumfries and Galloway sits in a part of the UK that gets wet with exposed conditions on the Solway coast — worth factoring into any render decision.
Local factor. The solway coast is exposed and the county is overwhelmingly rural solid-wall stone, which puts breathability ahead of appearance in most specifications.
Is pebbledash removal right for a Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway — 8 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 Dumfries and Galloway
Pebbledash Removal in Dumfries and Galloway
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
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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 Dumfries and Galloway — questions
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.
How long before I can paint new render?
Through-coloured systems need no painting at all. Sand and cement should cure for around 28 days before masonry paint goes anywhere near it.
Pebbledash Removal quotes across Dumfries and Galloway
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.