East Midlands
Pebbledash & Roughcast in Nottinghamshire
New pebbledash and roughcast render — matching existing dash or specifying a fresh application.
Getting pebbledash & roughcast right in Nottinghamshire depends far more on the substrate and the exposure than on the product name.
Nottinghamshire is characterised by Victorian brick terraces, former mining housing and modern suburban estates, with render repair and pebbledash removal on interwar and postwar housing the recurring theme on the properties we survey. The area sees a moderate, relatively dry inland climate, which is the single biggest factor in how long any render lasts here.
Local factor. The county's large stock of former colliery housing was widely rendered in cement in the 1970s, and much of that is now at end of life.
Is pebbledash & roughcast right for a Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire — 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 Nottinghamshire
Pebbledash & Roughcast in Nottinghamshire
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 Nottinghamshire — questions
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.
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.
Pebbledash & Roughcast quotes across Nottinghamshire
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.