Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute
Pebbledash & Roughcast in Lochgilphead
New pebbledash and roughcast render — matching existing dash or specifying a fresh application.
Getting pebbledash & roughcast right in Lochgilphead depends far more on the substrate and the exposure than on the product name.
Most of what we see around Lochgilphead reflects the wider Argyll and Bute pattern — stone cottages, Victorian villas and remote coastal properties, and extreme driving rain on remote west-coast properties.
The area sees very high rainfall with severe Atlantic exposure, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here. The west coast combines the highest rainfall in britain with severe wind, and only breathable harling reliably survives it long term.
When pebbledash & roughcast is the right call. Choose dash for exposed, coastal and high-rainfall locations, for matching existing dashed elevations, and where minimum maintenance matters most.
Guide price in Lochgilphead
| Guide price | £58–£88 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Backing coat plus dash |
| Guarantee | 15 years |
Indicative only. The guide-price tool gives a range for your property; the survey gives the fixed price.
What the job includes
- Dry dash and wet dash options
- Aggregate colour matching
- Spar, flint and granite chippings
- Traditional roughcast (harling)
- Excellent weather resistance
- Very low maintenance
Every quote follows a free survey — no estimates over the phone, because we cannot see your walls from here.
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Pebbledash & Roughcast in Lochgilphead
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
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 & Roughcast in Lochgilphead
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.
Is pebbledash still used?
Yes, widely — especially in Scotland, Ireland and exposed coastal areas where its weather resistance is a genuine advantage.
Free survey in Lochgilphead
We will confirm whether pebbledash & roughcast suits your walls before quoting a price.