Skip to content
Browse TradespeopleSearch verified local tradespeopleFind by LocationExplore trades near any UK postcodeSnap and FixNewUpload a photo, get an instant diagnosisWhat's Wrong With My House?Guided diagnosis for common problems
Cost EstimatorGet price ranges for any jobTrade Price IndexAverage costs across all tradesCost LeaderboardsCheapest and priciest areas in the UKCompare CitiesSide-by-side pricing between townsHome Problem Guides267 common issues explainedPlanning PermissionCheck if your project needs approvalCost GuidesDetailed breakdowns by trade
How It WorksFor Tradespeople
List for FreeLog In
Fix SoonCommon in SepRecommended trade: Rendering Specialist

Pebbledash Falling Off

Pebbledash coating losing stones or whole sections detaching from the wall.

What Is Causing This?

  • 1Original cement render beneath losing adhesion
  • 2Frost damage breaking the bond between pebbles and render
  • 3Water getting behind the coating and freezing

How Urgent Is This?

Fix Soon

This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.

What Needs to Be Done

A rendering specialist will remove the failing pebbledash, re-render the wall, and either re-apply pebbledash or finish with a modern through-coloured render.

How Much Will It Cost?

£1,267 – £3,500

National average estimate

Labour: £850 – £2,233 | Materials: £417 – £1,267

Enter your postcode for a local price estimate

Prices are estimates based on typical UK rates. Actual costs depend on the specific issue, accessibility, and your location. All quotes from tradespeople on Tradesfolk are completely free.

Find a Rendering Specialist

Enter your postcode above to find local rendering specialists, or browse all rendering specialists.

Browse All Rendering Specialists

Want a More Accurate Diagnosis?

Upload a photo of the problem and our AI tool will give you a detailed diagnosis, estimated cost, and connect you with local tradespeople.

Try Snap and Fix

Planning Permission Guidance

Some fixes for this problem may require planning permission or building regulations approval. Check if your project needs permission:

External Wall Insulation

Whether external wall insulation needs planning permission depends on the visual impact. Adding 50 to 100mm of insulatio...

How to Prevent This

Keep the surface maintained and patch any bare spots promptly. Consider replacing old pebbledash with a modern render system for longer life.

Related Problems

Render Falling Off Wall

Sections of external render detaching and falling from the wall, exposing bare brickwork or blockwork.

Render Cracking on Exterior Wall

Cracks appearing in the external render, ranging from hairline to wide splits that expose the masonry beneath.

Other Rendering Specialist Problems

Render Cracking on Exterior Wall

Cracks appearing in the external render, ranging from hairline to wide splits that expose the masonry beneath.

Render Falling Off Wall

Sections of external render detaching and falling from the wall, exposing bare brickwork or blockwork.

Damp Coming Through Render

Damp patches visible on internal walls that correspond to areas of external render, especially after rain.

Render Turning Green

External render developing green algae or moss growth, making the walls look dirty and neglected.

Rendering Specialist PricesCost EstimatorFind a Rendering SpecialistSnap and FixAll Home Problems