Cover pebble dash · West Sussex
Covering pebble dash in Horsham
Need pebble dash covering in Horsham? Tell us about the property and we'll arrange a free survey and a written quote. Before quoting Horsham pebble dash jobs, we tap-test each elevation and mark any hollow areas.
- Free survey in RH12 and nearby
- Guide price from £72 per m² + scaffold, inc VAT
- Fixed written price before work starts
Free survey in Horsham
Postcode, service and a phone number is all we need.
What's included
- Tap-testing finds hollow, loose areas before anything is decided
- Sound dash can be insulated over with extra mechanical fixings
- Combining with insulation adds warmth as well as a new look
- Render-over uses a bonding coat and mesh to level the stones
What we look for in Horsham
Surveys in Horsham also cover the surrounding RH12 district and towns such as Crawley and Horley. Horsham is about 7 miles from Crawley. Homes across the South East range from inter-war semis and post-war estates, which are mostly cavity-walled, to older solid-walled cottages and Victorian town terraces.
Exposure to wind-driven rain varies across West Sussex: sheltered town streets fare better than walls on high ground or facing the prevailing weather, and the render, beads and cill details are chosen with that in mind.
If you're covering pebble dash in Horsham, we price both a render-over and an insulate-over option.
- Postcode district
- RH12
- County or area
- West Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Nearby
- Crawley, Horley, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill
England: planning and regulations
Before quoting in Horsham, we check whether the property is in a conservation area, under an Article 4 direction or listed, because that decides whether changing the outside needs planning permission.
Insulating or re-rendering more than half of a wall's area brings in Part L of the Building Regulations, so building control is notified and the wall is upgraded to about 0.30 W/m²K where practical.
When does pebble dash need removing?
Where it's widely hollow, cracked or letting water in, or where the wall underneath needs to be inspected or repaired. Removal is dusty and noisy and can damage the face of soft bricks, so it's not the default.
Covering pebble dash prices in Horsham
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Render over sound pebble dash | £72–£114 per m²inc VAT | Excluding scaffold |
| Insulate over pebble dash (EWI) | £110–£175 per m²0% VAT | |
| Pebble dash removal | £24–£48 per m²inc VAT | Where needed |
Confirmed by a fixed written quote after survey. Prices include VAT at 20%. 0% VAT: installing insulation in a home is zero-rated until 31 March 2027, so these figures are the total; 5% applies from 1 April 2027.
From enquiry to finished wall
Get a guide price
Try the online quote tool for a ballpark figure.
Book the survey
A visit at a time that suits you.
Agree the quote
Nothing starts until you've signed the written price.
We do the work
Planned around weather, with you kept informed.
Cover pebble dash in Horsham: questions
Can I paint pebble dash instead?
You can, but it doesn't fix hollow areas or cracks, and paint on dash often needs redoing every few years.
Does covering pebble dash need planning permission?
Changing the finish on a house usually doesn't in England and Wales outside conservation areas, but check if your house is in one or is listed.
Is it cheaper to cover pebble dash or remove it?
Covering is usually cheaper and less disruptive, as long as the dash is sound.
Do you cover Horsham?
Yes — we survey and quote pebble dash covering in Horsham (RH12) and nearby Crawley, Horley and Haywards Heath, with a fixed written price before any work starts.