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Roughcasting Across Scotland
Roughcasting (also known as harling) is Scotland's traditional exterior wall finish — a textured, weatherproof render applied over a base coat and thrown or sprayed on while wet. We cover roughcasting right across your area, whether you need a full house roughcast, a repair, or advice on the right chip and finish.
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About roughcasting
Roughcasting has been used on Scottish buildings for centuries because it copes well with the country's wind-driven rain and freeze-thaw cycles. A base coat is applied to the wall, then a wet aggregate mix (the 'chip') is thrown or machine-applied onto the surface, creating a rough, textured finish that sheds water and hides minor substrate imperfections. Modern roughcasting can use traditional lime or cement-based systems, or manufactured through-coloured systems.
Signs you need this
Cracking, staining, patches where the render has come away from the wall, or a finish that has never been applied to bare block or brick are the usual reasons homeowners look for a roughcaster. Roughcasting is also chosen for new-build extensions where the finish needs to match an existing roughcast property.
Options
We typically offer traditional wet dash and dry dash finishes, a range of chip sizes and colours, and through-coloured proprietary systems. Which is right for a property usually depends on the substrate, the age and style of the building, and whether it needs to match an existing finish.
What to expect
- Tell us about your property and the roughcasting work needed.
- We review your enquiry and get back to you to arrange a quote.
- We contact you to arrange an inspection or quote.
- You agree the work, timescale and price directly with them.
Why use Scotland Roughcasting
- Covering your postcode, right across Scotland
- Suitable for full houses, extensions, garages and garden walls
- Traditional wet/dry dash or modern through-coloured systems
- Free, no-obligation quote requests
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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 roughcasting quote
Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Roughcasting FAQs
What is roughcasting? +
Roughcasting (harling) is a textured exterior render, traditionally lime or cement-based, thrown or sprayed onto a base coat while wet to create a durable, weatherproof finish. It's one of the most common exterior finishes on Scottish homes.
Do you carry out the roughcasting work yourselves? +
Yes. Scotland Roughcasting carries out roughcasting work directly, right across Scotland.
How do I find a roughcaster near me? +
Submit your details through our quote form with your postcode and the work you need, and we'll be in touch.
Is roughcasting the same as pebble dash? +
They're related but not identical. Pebble dash uses pebbles pressed into a wet base coat, while traditional roughcast uses a wet-mixed aggregate render thrown onto the wall. See our pebble dash page for more detail.