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Pebbledash was once a popular “quick fix” across West London, used to cover weathered masonry or to provide a low-maintenance finish during the mid-20th century. However, in today’s premium West London property market, pebbledash is often seen as a detrimental feature. Not only does it mask a building’s true character, but it frequently hides serious structural issues and traps moisture, leading to internal damp.
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Most pebbledash is applied with a heavy, non-breathable cement render. In older West London properties, this prevents the walls from “breathing.” Moisture becomes trapped between the render and the brick, eventually traveling inward. Removing the pebbledash is the first step in solving persistent internal damp and mold issues.
When moisture is trapped behind a hard render, it undergoes “freeze-thaw” cycles in the winter. The water expands as it freezes, causing the faces of the bricks to shatter (spalling). By the time you see cracks in the pebbledash, the bricks underneath are often already suffering.
Removing pebbledash from West London’s soft “London Stock” or “Red Rubber” bricks requires extreme care. We never use heavy machinery that could damage the internal structure of your home.
Our specialists use light-impact pneumatic chisels and hand tools to carefully “pop” the pebbledash away from the brickwork. We aim to break the bond of the cement while preserving the “fire-skin”— the dense outer layer of the brick.
Once the render is removed, the bricks often look “ghosted” with mortar residue. We use the DOFF System at 150°C. This melts away the remaining cement and organic growth without the need for high pressure, ensuring the newly revealed bricks are not eroded.
Historically, builders “keyed” bricks (hacked into them) to make the pebbledash stick. We fix this by:
The final stage is repointing with Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL). This restores the building’s natural transpiration cycle, ensuring the bricks stay dry and the property stays healthy for decades to come.
Protect Your Building’s Heritage – Speak to a Pebbledash Removal Specialist in West London
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Specialists in removing 20th-century renders from suburban family homes.
Restoring the prestigious Victorian character of river-fronted terraces.
Full facade restoration and structural crack stitching.
Removing render from high-value heritage townhouses.
Precision removal from complex masonry and commercial elevations.
Find clear answers to common questions about our pebbledash removal services in West London, including methods, safety, heritage properties, and what to expect from professional pebbledash removal specialists.
Because pebbledash was often applied to "hide" damage or required the bricks to be hacked for adhesion, the bricks underneath are rarely perfect. However, our restoration stage (Step 3) is designed to repair these issues, resulting in a finish that looks original.
If your property is in a West London Conservation Area (such as the Bedford Park area in Chiswick) or is Grade II Listed, you will need to consult your local planning office. We have extensive experience working with councils like Ealing and Westminster and can provide the technical details required for your application.
A typical terraced house in West London usually takes 10 to 15 working days for the full removal, cleaning, repair, and repointing process.
Is your home’s true beauty hidden under a layer of dated pebbledash? Contact Tony Wallace today. We are based in Chiswick and provide free site assessments and fixed-price quotes across all West London boroughs.