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Pebbledash & Roughcast in Midlothian
New pebbledash and roughcast render — matching existing dash or specifying a fresh application.
Our pebbledash & roughcast work in Midlothian starts with a free survey, because guessing at a render specification is how jobs go wrong.
The prevailing picture in Midlothian is Georgian and Victorian stone terraces, tenements and modern estates. That means conservation lime work on Edinburgh stone and harling repair comes up more here than almost anywhere else. With cold easterly exposure with frequent frost, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests.
Local factor. Edinburgh's world heritage core carries some of the strictest conservation requirements in britain, and only lime specifications will get consent.
Is pebbledash & roughcast right for a Midlothian 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 Midlothian — 7 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 Midlothian
Pebbledash & Roughcast in Midlothian
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 Midlothian — questions
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.
How much does rendering cost?
It is priced by the square metre and depends on the system, the condition of the walls and access. Our guide-price tool gives an indicative range in about a minute, and the survey turns that into a fixed written quote.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. Every job carries our workmanship guarantee, and where a full manufacturer-specified system is installed you also get the system warranty on top.
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.
Pebbledash & Roughcast quotes across Midlothian
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.