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Pebbledash Removal in Mid Glamorgan
Stripping tired pebbledash back to sound substrate and re-rendering in a modern smooth finish.
Mid Glamorgan property owners come to us for pebbledash removal for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Mid Glamorgan is characterised by valley terraces, former colliery housing and modern estates, with pebbledash and cement render failure on valley terraces the recurring theme on the properties we survey. The area sees high rainfall in sheltered but damp valley locations, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here.
Local factor. Much of the terraced stock was rendered in cement during the 1960s and 70s and is now failing en masse across the valleys.
Is pebbledash removal right for a Mid Glamorgan 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 Mid Glamorgan — 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 Mid Glamorgan
Pebbledash Removal in Mid Glamorgan
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 Mid Glamorgan — questions
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.
Do you take a deposit?
For most domestic jobs we take a deposit to cover materials and scaffold, with the balance on completion. Terms are set out clearly in the written quote.
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.
Pebbledash Removal quotes across Mid Glamorgan
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.