Manchester, Greater Manchester
Pebbledash & Roughcast in Manchester
New pebbledash and roughcast render — matching existing dash or specifying a fresh application.
Manchester property owners come to us for pebbledash & roughcast for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Greater Manchester is characterised by dense Victorian terraces, mill-town housing and large postwar estates, with persistent algae growth and damp in solid-wall terraced housing the recurring theme on the properties we survey.
Manchester sits in a part of the UK that gets high rainfall and frequently overcast conditions — worth factoring into any render decision. The combination of high rainfall and dense terracing means shaded rear elevations here green up faster than almost anywhere else in england.
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 Manchester
| 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
You get a written, itemised quotation after the survey, with the specification named so you can compare like for like.
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Pebbledash & Roughcast in Manchester
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 Manchester
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.
Does pebbledash need painting?
No. The aggregate provides the colour and finish. It can be painted, but that then commits you to a repainting cycle it did not previously need.
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.
Free survey in Manchester
We will confirm whether pebbledash & roughcast suits your walls before quoting a price.