Pebbledash Painting in Southampton
Southampton Decorators paint pebbledash and pebble dash walls across Southampton and Hampshire.
Pebbledash is one of the most distinctive exterior finishes on UK housing stock. The transformation when a tired grey pebble dash is given a clean, fresh colour is among the most dramatic exterior results we produce.
- Pebbledash walls on inter-war and post-war semis
- Upper-storey pebble dash with smooth render or brick below
- Biological growth treatment — moss and algae
- Repair and re-pointing of areas where pebbles have detached
- Full colour change or refreshed finish
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Professional Pebbledash Painting Services
How Pebbledash is Painted
Pebbledash cannot be painted with a standard short-pile roller. Professional pebbledash painting uses a long-pile masonry roller worked in multiple directions. A brush is used to work paint into the deeper crevices.
Pebble dash consumes significantly more paint per square metre than smooth render. The stones create a larger total surface area.
Surface Preparation
Thorough preparation is where pebbledash painting either succeeds or fails. Dirt, algae, moss, and lichen sit deep in the texture and cannot be painted over. We pressure-wash the surface and apply a mould treatment where growth is present.
Colour Change and Paint Selection
An old off-white or grey pebble dash house can be transformed by a deep heritage tone. The result is dramatic because the textured surface holds light differently. For smooth render painting, see our dedicated page.
Partial Pebbledash
Many Southampton properties have pebbledash on the upper storey only, with smooth render or brick below. This configuration requires scaffold tower access and careful masking at the boundary.
Pebbledash Repairs Before Painting
Areas where pebbles have detached leave pitted patches. We repair these before starting, using compatible aggregate material. For smooth render and masonry, see our exterior painting page.
Why Choose Southampton Decorators
Correct Technique
Pebbledash needs long-pile rollers and brush work for a lasting result
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote with no unexpected additions
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every job
Highly Recommended
Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals
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Our Pebbledash Painting Process
1. Survey and Quote
We assess the surface condition, extent of coverage, biological growth, and any repair work needed.
2. Pressure Washing
The pebbledash is washed thoroughly to remove all dirt, algae, and loose material.
3. Mould Treatment
Where moss or algae is present, we apply a treatment and allow the surface to dry fully.
4. Repairs
Detached pebbles and damaged areas are made good and primed.
5. First Coat
A full coat of breathable masonry paint is applied by long-pile roller and worked in with a brush.
6. Second Coat
Applied once the first coat is fully dry. Essential for complete coverage on textured surfaces.
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Pebbledash Painting Costs in Southampton
Typical range: £550 to £2,200 depending on property size and surface condition.
Property Size and Coverage
A 3-bed terraced with pebbledash on the upper half typically costs £550 to £900. A fully pebbledashed 4-bed detached costs £1,200 to £2,200.
Biological Growth Treatment
Almost always required in Southampton’s coastal climate, adding £50 to £100 to preparation costs.
Repairs and Access
Detached pebbles need repair before painting. Scaffold tower rental adds £200 to £400 where required.
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