East Midlands
Pebbledash & Roughcast in Leicestershire
New pebbledash and roughcast render — matching existing dash or specifying a fresh application.
Getting pebbledash & roughcast right in Leicestershire depends far more on the substrate and the exposure than on the product name.
Most of what we see around Leicestershire reflects the wider Leicestershire pattern — Victorian brick terraces, ironstone villages and substantial modern estates, and render repair on estate housing and lime work on ironstone villages. Local conditions bring a moderate, relatively dry inland climate, and that has a direct bearing on which systems are worth specifying.
Local factor. The ironstone belt running through the east of the county needs lime, while the city and its suburbs are conventional brick suited to modern systems.
Is pebbledash & roughcast right for a Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire — 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 Leicestershire
Pebbledash & Roughcast in Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire — questions
What time of year is best for rendering?
Spring through autumn is ideal. Render should not be applied in frost or in very hot direct sun, so winter work needs protection and settled conditions.
Can you render over existing render?
Sometimes, if the existing coat is completely sound and well-bonded. We hammer-test it first. Anything hollow has to come off, because covering failure just hides it.
Are you insured?
Yes — full public liability cover, and we can send the certificate before we start. We are happy to provide RAMS for commercial and contractor work.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, with teams across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If we are not the right firm for your location we will tell you rather than waste your time.
What is the difference between pebbledash and roughcast?
Pebbledash (dry dash) throws dry chippings onto a wet coat, so the stones sit proud. Roughcast (wet dash) mixes aggregate into the render first, giving a more integrated, slightly softer texture.
Can you match my existing pebbledash?
Usually. We source aggregate to match the original size and colour. An exact match on weathered dash is difficult, but a close match on a repair reads far better than smooth infill.
Pebbledash & Roughcast quotes across Leicestershire
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.