Pebble-Dashing & Plaster Repairs in Seaham

Usually, yes. We cut the failed area back to a sound edge, rebuild the base coats and throw new dash matched as closely as possible to the existing aggregate. A fresh patch looks slightly brighter at first but weathers in. If more than about a third of the wall is hollow, re-dashing the full elevation is honestly better value.

Tyrolean is a cement-based finish flicked onto the wall in layers with a hand machine, building up a fine, even honeycomb texture. It is tough, breathable and very good at hiding minor imperfections, which makes it a smart choice for exposed coastal walls in Seaham.

Both can work, but textured finishes like dash and Tyrolean are more forgiving on exposed elevations - they shed water well and small marks do not show. Smooth modern renders look sharper but show weathering sooner in harsh spots. We will recommend based on your wall's exposure, not a one-size answer.

Wind-driven rain hits exposed walls harder and more often, and salt in the air keeps surfaces damp for longer. Any weakness - tired pointing, cracked dash, a leaking gutter - lets moisture through to the inside face, where it shows as stains or perished plaster. Fixing the outside is usually step one of fixing the inside.

Yes. Seaham is comfortably inside our 20-mile radius from Houghton-Le-Spring, from the seafront to the newer estates, and we are along the coast road regularly.

A single patch is a modest job; full elevations cost more and depend on access and scaffolding. Every job gets a free written quote after we have seen the wall, so the price you agree to is the price you pay.

Yes. Pebble-dash and Tyrolean are rendered finishes, so they carry our 10-year rendering guarantee. Interior repair work is backed by a fully insured firm that has its name on the van and is easy to find locally.

That is the ideal time to call us. If you have caught a damp patch early we can trace and treat the cause, often with minimal replastering. Once plaster has been wet for months it perishes and holds salts, and the repair becomes bigger. Early is always cheaper.

In good condition and left alone, generally yes. The caution is about disturbing it: textured coatings applied before 2000 can contain asbestos, so before removal or sanding we advise a simple sample test. If a test comes back positive the coating needs dealing with under the proper regulations, and we will guide you honestly on the options.

Yes - dash, Tyrolean and render should not go on in frost or heavy rain, so winter jobs on the coast are planned around forecasts. We will always tell you straight if waiting a day or two will give your wall a better, longer-lasting finish.