East of England
Pebbledash & Roughcast in Cambridgeshire
New pebbledash and roughcast render — matching existing dash or specifying a fresh application.
Cambridgeshire property owners come to us for pebbledash & roughcast for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Cambridgeshire is characterised by historic centres, extensive fenland brick and large modern developments around Cambridge and Peterborough, with substrate movement on fenland ground rather than weather-driven render failure the recurring theme on the properties we survey. Local conditions bring the driest region in the UK, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying.
Local factor. Low rainfall means less algae and slower weathering, but peat and fen subsoils cause more movement cracking than anywhere else in england.
Is pebbledash & roughcast right for a Cambridgeshire property?
Choose dash for exposed, coastal and high-rainfall locations, for matching existing dashed elevations, and where minimum maintenance matters most.
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 | £58–£88 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Backing coat plus dash |
| Curing / drying | 3-7 days between coats |
| Guarantee | 15 years |
| Coverage | All of Cambridgeshire — 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
- Dry dash and wet dash options
- Aggregate colour matching
- Spar, flint and granite chippings
- Traditional roughcast (harling)
- Excellent weather resistance
- Very low maintenance
- Hides minor substrate variation
- Matches existing dash on repairs
Pebbledash & Roughcast across Cambridgeshire
Pebbledash & Roughcast in Cambridgeshire
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 & Roughcast in Cambridgeshire — questions
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.
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.
Pebbledash & Roughcast quotes across Cambridgeshire
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.