Pebbledash Painting in Leicester
Leicester Decorators paint pebbledash across Leicester and Leicestershire, covering interwar semis, postwar estates, and detached family homes.
Pebbledash is one of the most common exterior finishes on Leicester’s suburban housing stock. Done properly, a fresh colour transforms the frontage completely. The 1930s semis and 1950s to 60s postwar builds across Oadby, Wigston, and Birstall respond particularly well.
- Interwar and postwar pebbledash semis and detacheds
- Full-house pebbledash and upper-storey band treatments
- Pebbledash repairs — filling areas where pebbles have detached
- Biological growth treatment before painting
- Colour changes from dated cream or beige to contemporary tones
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Why Choose Leicester Decorators
Pebbledash Specialists
Long-pile rollers and brush technique on every pebbledash job.
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote. No unexpected additions.
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every job.
Proper Preparation
Pressure washed, treated, and primed before we touch a brush.
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Pebbledash Painting Services in Leicester
How Pebbledash Is Painted
Pebbledash is not painted the same way as smooth render or brick. Professional application uses a long-pile masonry roller worked into the surface with a brush to ensure full coverage across every pebble face. The result is more demanding on both materials and time than painting a smooth wall.
Preparation: Washing and Treating
Moss, algae, and lichen build up in the texture over years. We pressure wash the full surface, then treat with a mould wash before painting begins. Skipping this step causes paint failure. Any areas where pebbles have detached are filled before painting.
Colour Options and Paint Selection
Breathable masonry paint is the correct product for pebbledash. It allows moisture vapour to pass through, preventing blistering. Colour changes from dated beige to a warm grey or off-white are the most compelling reason to have pebbledash professionally painted.
Partial Pebbledash — Upper Storey
Many Leicester interwar and postwar homes have pebbledash on the upper storey only, with brick or painted render on the ground floor. Upper-storey treatment requires scaffold or a tower. Painting the band alone is a common scope.
Pebbledash Repairs Before Painting
Areas where pebbles have detached leave bare render exposed. We use exterior-grade patching compounds that cure to a similar texture. For a full exterior painting project covering all surfaces, see our dedicated page.
Here’s How It Works
1. Survey
We inspect the surface for biological growth, detached pebbles, cracks, and moisture issues.
2. Pressure Washing
The full surface is washed to remove biological growth, loose material, and surface dirt.
3. Mould Treatment
Applied to any affected areas and allowed to dry fully before painting.
4. Repairs
Detached pebble areas are filled. Any cracks in the surrounding render are sealed.
5. Masking
Windows, doors, sills, and surrounding brickwork are masked before painting begins.
6. Paint Application
Two coats of breathable exterior masonry paint, applied by long-pile roller and worked in by brush.
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Pebbledash Painting Costs in Leicester
Typical range: £650 to £2,000 depending on size, scope, and surface condition.
What Drives the Price
Surface condition, size and surface area, and scaffold requirements are the main cost factors. Pebbledash consumes significantly more paint per square metre than smooth render.
Typical Ranges
3-bed semi with pebbledash upper half (Wigston, Birstall): £650 to £1,100. 3-bed semi with full pebbledash: £900 to £1,500. 4-bed detached, fully pebbledashed (Oadby or Blaby): £1,300 to £2,000.
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Leicester Decorators quote pebbledash painting after a site visit. Call 0116 493 0990 for a written quote.
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