Wales
Pebbledash & Roughcast in Gwynedd
New pebbledash and roughcast render — matching existing dash or specifying a fresh application.
Gwynedd property owners come to us for pebbledash & roughcast for one of two reasons: something has failed, or the house looks tired.
Gwynedd is characterised by slate and stone cottages, quarry housing and exposed coastal properties, with extreme driving rain on slate and stone construction the recurring theme on the properties we survey. Local conditions bring among the highest rainfall in the UK with severe exposure, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying.
Local factor. Snowdonia records some of the highest rainfall in britain, and any non-breathable render on stone here will trap water within a single winter.
Is pebbledash & roughcast right for a Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd — 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 Gwynedd
Pebbledash & Roughcast in Gwynedd
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 Gwynedd — questions
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.
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.
Pebbledash & Roughcast quotes across Gwynedd
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.