Scotland Roughcasting

Finish & system

Pebble Dash Across Scotland

Pebble dash is a traditional finish where small pebbles or stone chips are pressed into a wet base coat, giving a distinctive textured, often multi-coloured surface. We carry out pebble dash repairs, or render over an existing pebble dash finish.

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About pebble dash

Pebble dash was widely used on Scottish and UK homes through the 20th century. Over time it can lose pebbles, crack, or simply fall out of favour with homeowners wanting a more contemporary look — both of which we can address.

Signs you need this

Pebbles falling away from the wall, cracking or hollow sections, or simply wanting to update the look of the property by rendering over the top are the most common reasons homeowners contact us about pebble dash.

Roughcast finish on a house extension

Options

Options include patch-repairing damaged pebble dash sections, or rendering over sound pebble dash with a smooth, K Rend or silicone finish once it has been assessed and prepared. See our K Rend and silicone rendering pages for finish options.

Roughcast render finish close-up

What to expect

  • Tell us about the pebble dash and what you'd like done.
  • We review your enquiry and get back to you to arrange a quote.
  • We assess the substrate and repair/overcoat options.
  • You agree the work and price directly with them.

Why use Scotland Roughcasting

  • Experienced in pebble dash repair and overcoating
  • Options to repair or fully update the finish
  • K Rend and silicone render both suitable over prepared pebble dash
  • Free, no-obligation quote requests

Why choose Scotland Roughcasting

One simple enquiry

Tell us what you need once — no chasing round multiple companies for quotes.

Roughcasting and rendering, in one place

No need to search separately — new work, repairs and finish systems are all covered.

Free, no-obligation quotes

There's no cost to request a quote, and no obligation to go ahead once you have one.

No hidden fees

You agree the work and price directly, with no added middleman markup.

Built for Scottish weather

Roughcast and render systems suited to wind-driven rain, coastal exposure and frost.

Simple, photo-friendly enquiry

Describe the job and add photos so we can assess it properly before quoting.

Get a free pebble dash quote

Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.

Pebble Dash FAQs

Can pebble dash be rendered over? +

Often yes, provided it's a sound, stable substrate — loose or hollow sections need repair first, and a mesh-reinforced base coat is usually applied before the new finish.

Can you repair small areas of missing pebble dash? +

Yes, we can typically patch-repair localised areas, though matching the exact pebble mix and colour of an older finish isn't always possible.

Is pebble dash the same as roughcast? +

They're related but different techniques — pebble dash presses pebbles into a wet base coat, while roughcast/harl throws a wet aggregate mix onto the wall. See our roughcasting vs rendering guide.