Roughcasting & Rendering in Perth & Perthshire
Cracked, hollow or stained roughcast replaced with a fresh, weatherproof finish in the colour you choose. Whole houses, gable ends and chimney stacks across Perth and Perthshire.
A surveyor visits for free and puts the price in writing. No deposit and no obligation.
- Whole houses, gables and chimneys
- Choice of colours and finishes
- No upfront deposit
- Free survey and written quote
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Roughcasting Work We Carry Out
Cracks, hollow patches or damp showing inside? Book a free survey and we will tell you what the walls need.
Scotland's Traditional Wall Finish
Roughcasting, often called harling in Scotland, is a textured render made from a mix of lime, cement, sand and small stones. It has been used on Scottish homes for centuries because it sheds rain and stands up to wind and frost.
Over time roughcast cracks, comes away from the wall in hollow patches and stains. Once water gets behind it, damp can work through to the inside of the house. A new roughcast finish protects the walls again and makes a tired house look cared for.
- Signs it needs doing: cracks and missing patches
- Hollow-sounding areas when tapped
- Damp patches on inside walls
- Staining and algae that will not wash off
Why Choose Us for Roughcasting
We can roughcast your walls and chimney at the same time as roof work, sharing scaffolding and saving you a second job.
Loose and hollow render is removed back to a sound surface before new coats go on.
You pay when the work is complete and you are happy with the finish.
We look at the walls, explain what they need and give you a written quote.
Roughcasting and Rendering in Perth
Whole House Roughcasting
When roughcast has cracked or blown across large areas, patching rarely lasts or matches. A full new finish protects every wall and gives the house a fresh, even look.
You can choose from a range of colours and textures. We protect windows and doors before we start and leave the site tidy when we finish.
Chimney Stack Roughcasting
Chimney stacks take the worst of the weather and their roughcast often fails first. On a recent full roof replacement in Perth, we roughcast the whole chimney stack as part of the job, improving both its appearance and its resistance to the elements.
Cracked and Hollow Render
Tap a wall and listen. A hollow sound means the render has come away from the surface behind it, and it will eventually fall off. We take back loose and blown areas to a sound base and repair the surface before new coats are applied.
If only part of a wall has failed, we will tell you whether a repair will blend in or whether a full elevation will give a better result.
How We Roughcast Your Home
We inspect the walls, check for hollow and cracked areas, and talk through colours and finishes.
You get a clear, no-obligation quote that sets out the work, with no deposit to pay.
Windows, doors and surfaces are protected, failed render is removed, and the new roughcast is applied.
We check the finish, clean up and walk you round the completed work.
Recent Roughcasting Work
Detached home. Old tiles, battens and felt stripped, new 9mm Sterling board, Marley breathable membrane, Marley tiles with ventilated tiles, and dry verge and dry ridge systems. An unused skylight was removed and the whole chimney stack roughcast.
A detached house given a fresh, even roughcast finish by our team.
Close-up of a new roughcast wall, showing the textured finish that sheds rain.
Roughcasting Across Perth and Perthshire
We carry out roughcasting and rendering across Perth, Scone, Bridge of Earn, Auchterarder, Kinross, Crieff, Blairgowrie and Dunblane, and the wider Perth and Kinross area. If you are not sure we cover your postcode, send the form and we will confirm.
Roughcasting Questions
How much does roughcasting cost in Perth?
It depends on the wall area, the height of the house and the scaffolding needed, how much old render has to come off, any repairs to the surface underneath, and the finish you choose. We look at the walls at a free survey and give you a written quote, with no deposit to pay.
What is the difference between roughcasting and rendering?
Rendering is the general term for a coating applied to external walls. Roughcasting is a type of render with small stones in the mix, which gives the textured finish common on Scottish homes. It is also known as harling.
Can you roughcast over existing render?
Only where the existing render is sound and firmly attached. Loose, cracked or hollow render has to come off first, otherwise the new coat will fail with it. We check this at the survey.
Can roughcasting be done in winter?
Roughcast should not be applied in frost or heavy rain, so in winter we plan the work around the weather. Your quote will include a realistic timeline.
Do you roughcast chimneys?
Yes. We roughcast chimney stacks on their own or as part of a roof replacement, when the scaffolding is already in place.
Do you charge a deposit?
No. We never ask for money upfront. You pay once the work is complete and you are happy with it.
Which areas do you cover?
We cover Perth, Scone, Bridge of Earn, Auchterarder, Kinross, Crieff, Blairgowrie and Dunblane, and the wider Perth and Kinross area.
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Get a Free Roughcasting Quote in Perth
Send your details and we will arrange a free survey of your walls.
- Free survey and written quote
- Choice of colours and finishes
- No upfront deposit
- Roof and walls done by one team