Masonry painting in Exeter
Professional masonry painting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£260-£510
Typical Duration
5-10 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Exterior walls painted with quality breathable masonry paint. Protects render, brick, or stone from weather damage while completely transforming your property's kerb appeal.
Transform Your Whole Property in Days
Tired, dirty, stained exterior walls dragging down your whole house? Fresh masonry paint is the single biggest kerb appeal improvement you can make. It's like giving your entire property a facelift.
💡 Pro tip: Masonry paint comes in hundreds of colours but most Exeter properties look best in traditional cream, white, or soft grey. Bold colours date quickly and can affect resale value.
Why Masonry Painting Goes Wrong
Peeling paint, patchy coverage, colour washing off in the rain, walls getting damp inside. Here's what causes it:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Walls pressure washed and clean | Paint straight over dirt and algae |
| Cracks filled, loose paint removed | Paint over existing problems |
| Breathable masonry paint | Cheap non-breathable paint |
| Two full coats minimum | One thin coat, patchy coverage |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Process
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Clean | Pressure wash, kill algae, remove loose paint |
| Repair | Fill cracks, repair minor damage |
| Prime | Stabilising solution if needed on old render |
| Paint | Two coats quality masonry paint |
📦 You're Left With
- Property looking completely refreshed
- Walls protected from weather for years
- Massive kerb appeal improvement
Pricing Guide
| Property Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small cottage/bungalow | 5-7 hrs | £260-£360 |
| Semi-detached house | 7-9 hrs | £360-£460 |
| Detached house | 9-10+ hrs | £460-£510+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Spread over multiple days for drying. Complex details or scaffolding access adds cost.
Perfect For...
✅ Tired rendered houses - stained, dirty, dated colour
✅ Pre-sale preparation - instant value perception boost
✅ Period properties - restore that fresh look
✅ Weather protection - seal and protect aging render
Why Choose Us for Masonry painting in Exeter?
Breathable paint that lets walls dry out
Weather-resistant and dirt-resistant
Protects render and masonry for years
Transforms your property's appearance
What to Expect
Step 1: Clean & Assess
Full pressure wash to remove dirt, algae, loose paint. I'll check for cracks, blown render, or issues that need fixing before painting.
Step 2: Repairs & Prep
Fill cracks, repair minor damage, stabilise friable surfaces. Mask windows, doors, gutters - protect everything that shouldn't get painted.
Step 3: Paint Application
First coat goes on - this seals and primes. Once dry (usually next day), second coat for full coverage and weather protection. Some colours need a third coat.
🔧 DIY Tips
Masonry painting is physically demanding and needs access equipment, but it's doable DIY if you're fit and have time:
🔧 What you'll need
- Pressure washer or hard brush and hose
- Filler for masonry cracks
- Masking tape and plastic sheeting
- Quality masonry paint (don't cheap out!)
- Large masonry brush or roller
- Extension pole for roller
- Ladder or scaffolding for access
- Dust sheets for ground protection
📐 The process
- Pressure wash entire surface, let dry 48 hours minimum
- Treat any algae or mould with fungicidal wash
- Fill cracks with exterior filler, let cure
- Scrape off any loose flaking paint
- Mask windows, doors, soffits, fascias
- Stir paint thoroughly (masonry paint separates badly)
- First coat - work systematically top to bottom
- Let dry completely (check tin, usually 24 hours)
- Second coat same way
- Remove masking carefully while second coat still slightly tacky
⚠️ Common DIY disasters
- Not cleaning walls first - paint fails within a year
- Painting in wrong weather (too cold, too hot, rain due)
- One thick coat instead of two proper coats
- Cheap paint that washes off in first winter
- Getting masonry paint on windows (nightmare to remove)
- Working off wobbly ladders (seriously, hire a tower)
💡 Pro trick: Cut in around windows and doors first thing in the morning when your arms are fresh. Then roller the big wall areas. By the time you've rollered one wall, the cut-in edges are dry enough for the second coat.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Weather watching: Masonry painting needs dry weather - before, during, and for 24 hours after. Devon's weather makes this tricky. I'll be monitoring forecasts and will postpone if rain's coming. Better to wait than have paint wash off.
Colour choice? Bring me a paint code or I can show you options. Consider your roof colour, stone features, and neighbouring properties. Drastic colour changes might need planning permission - check if you're in a conservation area.
Access equipment? Ground floor I can do from ladders. Upper floors might need scaffolding or a tower - that's additional cost but necessary for safety and quality.
Listed building or conservation area? Some restrictions apply on paint colours and finishes. Check with planning before changing colour drastically. I can advise on what usually passes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's masonry paint and why can't I just use normal paint outside?
Masonry paint is specifically designed for exterior walls - it's breathable so moisture can escape, flexible so it moves with the building, and has additives that resist algae and dirt. Normal paint would trap moisture, crack, and peel off in months. Masonry paint lasts 10+ years if applied properly.
Can you paint any type of exterior wall?
Render, painted brick, painted stone, pebbledash - yes. Bare brick that's never been painted is trickier - once painted, brick needs repainting forever. I'll advise honestly on whether painting is the right move for your particular walls.
How long does exterior masonry paint last?
Quality masonry paint properly applied lasts 10-15 years in Devon's weather. South-facing walls fade faster from sun exposure, but the protection lasts even if colour fades slightly. North-facing walls stay looking fresh longer but can get more algae growth.
Do you clean the walls first or just paint over the dirt?
Always clean first - pressure wash to remove dirt, algae, loose paint. Painting over dirt means the paint sticks to the dirt, not the wall, and fails quickly. Proper prep is half the job with masonry painting.
What about cracks and damage in the render?
Small cracks I'll fill as part of the prep. Major cracks or blown render needs proper repair before painting - paint won't fix structural issues. I'll point out anything that needs addressing before I quote the painting.
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