My 1930s semi looks a mess

einnie | 20:52 Mon 22nd Feb 2010 | How it Works

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We have a 1930s semi which has painted pebble-dashed walls, with the lower third plain brick but painted. Have had a single storey extension, so now have unpainted joins - also the new pebble-dash was short on stones!
Don't really like the pebbles, but don't know best way to get around them.
We are thinking;-
get them rendered over, then smoothed, with maybe stippled finish - but puts much more weight on the walls?
or
have the pebble-dash removed and fresh start - but this could damage bricks, loosen mortar etc?

Would rather not spend a fortune, but grateful for some unbiased advice

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My 1930s semi looks a mess

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Charlie911

I had my complete bungalow re-pebbledashed and the guy made a brilliant job done. Cost me less than £1800. I had quotes of over £4k!!! In the end I chose a small one man band outfit BUT checked references first. PLUS, never ever ever put up any money first!!
I know this isn't so much an answer, but if I was you I talk firmly to the builder who done your pebbledash, especially if it doesn't match up to what you have.

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