South East
Pebbledash Removal in Kent
Stripping tired pebbledash back to sound substrate and re-rendering in a modern smooth finish.
Kent property owners come to us for pebbledash removal for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
The prevailing picture in Kent is ragstone and flint cottages, oast houses, Victorian terraces and coastal housing. That means coastal weathering at Margate and Dover, lime work on ragstone comes up more here than almost anywhere else. Kent sits in a part of the UK that gets drier than average inland, exposed on the coast — worth factoring into any render decision.
Local factor. Kentish ragstone is porous and traditionally lime-rendered, while the north kent coast takes some of the most persistent easterly exposure in the south east.
Is pebbledash removal right for a Kent 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 Kent — 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 Kent
Pebbledash Removal in Kent
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 Kent — questions
What time of year is best for rendering?
Spring through autumn is ideal. Render should not be applied in frost or in very hot direct sun, so winter work needs protection and settled conditions.
Can you render over existing render?
Sometimes, if the existing coat is completely sound and well-bonded. We hammer-test it first. Anything hollow has to come off, because covering failure just hides it.
Are you insured?
Yes — full public liability cover, and we can send the certificate before we start. We are happy to provide RAMS for commercial and contractor work.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, with teams across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If we are not the right firm for your location we will tell you rather than waste your time.
Can pebbledash be rendered over instead of removed?
Sometimes, if it is completely sound and well-keyed, using a levelling basecoat. But if any of it is blown, covering it just traps the failure — removal is the safer route.
What is underneath pebbledash?
Usually a cement backing coat over brick or block. It often conceals older repairs, damaged brickwork or previous damp problems, which is why we assess the substrate before rebuilding.
Pebbledash Removal quotes across Kent
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.