Roughcasting & Rendering in Dundee & Angus
Cracked, hollow or stained wall finishes replaced with a fresh, weatherproof coat in the colour you choose. Whole houses, gable ends and chimney stacks across Dundee, Angus and Tayside.
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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The Work We Carry Out
Cracks, hollow patches or damp coming through inside? A free survey will tell you what the walls need.
Harling: Made for Scottish Weather
Roughcasting, known in Scotland as harling, is a textured render made from lime, cement, sand and small stones. It has been used on Scottish homes for centuries because it throws off rain and stands up to wind and frost, which matters on an exposed stretch of coast like the Tay.
Over time it cracks, comes away from the wall in hollow patches and stains. When water gets in behind it, damp can reach the inside walls. A new finish protects the walls again and makes the house look cared for.
- Cracks, or patches that have fallen away
- Hollow-sounding areas when tapped
- Damp patches on inside walls
- Green or black staining that will not clean off
Why Choose Us for Your Walls
We can do the walls and chimney while the scaffold is up for roof work, so you only pay for access once.
Loose and hollow render is taken back to a sound surface before any new coats go on.
Nothing to pay until the finish is done and you are happy.
We inspect the walls, tell you what they need and write down the price.
Roughcasting and Rendering in Dundee
Whole House Roughcasting
When roughcast has cracked or blown across large areas, patches rarely last or match. A complete new finish protects every wall and gives the house an even, fresh look.
You choose the colour and texture. Windows and doors are covered before work starts, and the site is left tidy.
Chimney Stack Roughcasting
Chimney stacks take the worst of the weather, and their roughcast usually fails first. We re-roughcast stacks on their own or as part of a roof replacement, when the scaffolding is already there.
Where the flashing around the stack has failed too, we renew it at the same time.
Cracked and Hollow Render
Tap the wall and listen. A hollow sound means the render has come away from the surface behind it and will eventually fall off. We take back loose and blown areas to a sound base and repair the surface before new coats go on.
Where only part of a wall has failed, we will say whether a patch will blend in or whether redoing the whole elevation looks better.
How We Roughcast Your Home
We inspect the walls, find hollow and cracked areas and talk through colours and finishes.
You get a clear, no-obligation quote, with no deposit to pay.
Windows, doors and surfaces are protected, failed render comes off, and the new coats go on.
We check the finish, clean up and walk you round the completed work.
What Customers Say
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“After several of expensive quotes we decided to call Speedy Roofing. From the first call to the completion of the roof Speedy Roofing were first class. They delivered on everything they promised.”
“Ronnie came out to carry out an initial inspection before drawing up a very competitive and detailed quote for us… The team worked very efficiently to complete the full roof replacement in 7 working days and we have been very pleased with the finished result.”
Roughcasting Across Dundee and Angus
We carry out roughcasting and rendering across Dundee, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Invergowrie, Arbroath and Forfar, and the rest of Angus and Tayside. Not sure if we reach you? Send the form with your postcode and we will check.
Roughcasting Questions
How much does roughcasting cost in Dundee?
The main factors are the wall area, the height of the house and its scaffolding, how much old render must come off, repairs underneath and the finish you pick. A free survey gives you a written price, with no deposit.
Is roughcasting the same as harling?
Yes. Harling is the traditional Scottish name for roughcast, a render with small stones in the mix that gives the textured finish common on Scottish homes. Rendering is the broader term for any coating applied to external walls.
Can new roughcast go over the old?
Only if the old render is sound and well bonded to the wall. Loose, cracked or hollow render has to come off first, or the new coat will fail with it. The survey will show which.
Can it be done in winter?
Roughcast should not go on in frost or heavy rain, so through the winter we plan the work around the weather. Your quote includes a realistic timeline.
Do you roughcast chimney stacks?
Yes, on their own or as part of a roof replacement while the scaffolding is in place.
Do you charge a deposit?
No. You pay when the walls are finished and you are happy with them.
Which areas do you cover?
We cover Dundee, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Invergowrie, Arbroath and Forfar, and the rest of Angus and Tayside.
What Our Customers Say
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Get a Free Roughcasting Quote in Dundee
Leave your details and we will book a free survey of your walls.
- Free survey and written quote
- Choice of colours and finishes
- No upfront deposit
- Roof and walls handled together
Free survey. No deposit. No obligation.