Pebbledash Painting in Winchester
Winchester Decorators paint pebbledash walls across Winchester, Hampshire — covering properties in Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Kings Worthy, New Alresford, Compton, Otterbourne, Twyford, and throughout the surrounding area.
What we cover:
- Full-house pebbledash painting — upper storey, lower walls, or both
- Pressure washing and mould treatment before any paint is applied
- Long-pile roller and brush application to reach into the textured surface
- Colour refresh or complete colour change
- Partial repaints where only one elevation needs attention
It is one of the most common finishes on estate housing built between the 1920s and 1960s. It is also one of the most demanding to paint properly.
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Why Choose Winchester Decorators
Pebbledash Specialists
Long-pile roller and brush technique on Hampshire’s interwar stock. We factor the extra surface area into the quote, not the invoice.
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote. 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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Pebbledash Painting Services
Pebbledash requires specialist techniques that differ from smooth render or standard masonry.
How Pebbledash is Painted
Pebbledash cannot be painted with a standard roller. The rough texture — small stones or gravel embedded into a render coat — has deep crevices that a short-pile roller rides over without filling. The result is patchy coverage, dry stones still showing, and paint that begins to lift within a season.
We use a long-pile masonry roller to press paint into the surface, then work it in with a brush to fill every crevice. Pebbledash also uses significantly more paint per m² than smooth render — this is factored into the quote from the start.
The result is an even, durable coat that covers the full surface — including the stones themselves — not just the tops.
Preparation: Washing and Treating the Surface
Pebbledash collects biological growth. The recesses in the surface trap moisture, and north or shaded elevations develop green algae or black mould over time. Painting over contaminated pebbledash is one of the most common causes of early paint failure.
Before any paint is applied we pressure wash the wall to remove dirt, loose material, and biological growth. Where moss or algae is significant, we apply a mould treatment and allow it to work before washing off.
Where individual pebbles have detached or an area of the surface has become loose, we fill and stabilise before painting.
Colour Options and Paint Selection
Pebbledash is one of the most dramatic exterior transformations available. An entire house can go from tired grey-beige to clean white, soft stone, or deep charcoal. The change is visible from the street before the job is even finished.
We use breathable masonry paint formulated for rough exterior textures — Dulux Weathershield Smooth, Sandtex Trade, and Johnstone’s Stormshield all carry the flexibility and UV resistance needed for exposed Hampshire exteriors.
If you have a colour in mind, we can match it. If you are undecided, we advise at the quotation stage on colours that work with the surrounding brickwork and roof tile colours.
Partial Pebbledash and Repair Work
Partial Pebbledash: Upper Storey and Band Applications
The majority of interwar semis in Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh carry pebbledash only on the upper half of the exterior — a render band above a brick lower storey. This is a very common configuration and is painted exactly as a full-house job, just with a clear division line.
For smooth rendered walls, see our render painting service. Access to upper pebbledash typically requires a scaffold tower or hired staging — we factor this into the quote.
Where only one elevation needs repainting, we assess whether the colour match to existing surfaces is achievable before recommending this approach.
Pebbledash Repairs Before Painting
Older pebbledash surfaces — particularly on properties built in the 1940s and 1950s — sometimes show areas where the pebbles have become detached. This is common on the post-war estates in Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh.
Where losses are minor, we fill and re-texture the affected areas before painting. Repaired sections may not exactly match the surrounding texture under close inspection, but from a normal viewing distance they will be consistent and covered by paint.
Where the surface shows extensive loss across a large area, we say so in the quotation and advise on the best approach rather than painting over a surface that is not sound.
Here’s How It Works
1. Site Assessment
We check the surface condition — biological growth, detached pebbles, loose areas, moisture staining — and confirm access requirements before quoting.
2. Pressure Washing
The full surface is washed thoroughly. Mould treatment is applied where needed and allowed to dwell before the final rinse.
3. Preparation
Any detached pebbles or loose areas are filled and stabilised. Masking is applied to windows, doors, sills, and any brickwork below the pebbledash band.
4. First Coat
Thick masonry paint applied by long-pile roller and worked in with a brush. Full coverage of the textured surface is confirmed before moving to the next elevation.
5. Second Coat
Applied once the first coat has dried fully. Edges and junctions are checked and finished by hand.
6. Final Inspection
We walk the property and address any missed areas or touch-ups before leaving.
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Pebbledash Painting Costs in Winchester
Prices below are estimates only. Every property is different. Call 01962 587222 for a precise quote.
Typical Price Ranges
Typical range: £550 to £2,200 depending on house size, coverage extent, and surface condition.
3-bed terraced, pebbledash upper half — Chandler’s Ford or Eastleigh: £550–£900. 3-bed semi, pebbledash throughout: £850–£1,500. 4-bed detached, fully pebbledashed: £1,200–£2,200. Scaffold tower hire (if required): £200–£400 additional.
What Affects the Cost
Coverage extent — upper half only versus all four elevations is the biggest variable. Surface condition — heavy biological growth or detached pebbles adds preparation time. Paint quantity — pebbledash uses more paint per m² than smooth surfaces. Access — scaffold tower adds cost where a ladder is insufficient.
Related Services
Pebbledash painting is part of our wider exterior painting service. For brick, stone, and smooth rendered walls, see our masonry painting page.
Many clients on the interwar estates in Chandler’s Ford and Eastleigh combine pebbledash painting with exterior painting of the remaining elevations in one visit — which avoids a second mobilisation cost and gives a consistent result.
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