Masonry painting in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional masonry painting help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable painting services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£260-£510
Typical Duration
5-10 hrs
Location
Ottery St Mary
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 Ottery St Mary properties look best in traditional cream, white, or soft grey. Bold colours date quickly and can affect resale value.
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### 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 |
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### 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
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### 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.*
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### 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 Ottery St Mary?
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.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
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 about Masonry painting in Ottery St Mary
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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