A durable, weatherproof alternative to painting — guaranteed for 20 years
Protecting Carlisle homes from Border-country rainfall and historic red sandstone housing stock for over 30 years — guaranteed for 20.
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Carlisle sits close to the Scottish border in the Eden Valley, receiving substantial rainfall funnelled between the Lake District fells and the Pennines, among the wettest lowland towns in England.
Carlisle's historic core has distinctive red sandstone buildings alongside dense Victorian terrace stock in areas including Denton Holme and Currock. Botcherby and the outer suburbs have later interwar and post-war development.
Carlisle's position in the Eden Valley, funnelled between the Lake District fells and the Pennines, means the city receives substantial rainfall — among the wettest lowland towns in England, keeping masonry from fully drying between rainfall events.
Carlisle's historic core has distinctive red sandstone buildings, while Denton Holme and Currock have dense Victorian terrace stock, largely solid-walled brick and stone benefiting from a breathable, water-shedding coating.
Botcherby and Carlisle's outer suburbs have later interwar and post-war development, generally benefiting from a fully waterproof, breathable coating given the age of existing render.
A fully waterproof, breathable coating addresses Carlisle's high rainfall alongside standard weather protection, whatever the property type.
Discover why 10,000s of homeowners each year are switching from traditional masonry paint.
| Masonry Paint | Pinnacle Wall Coatings | |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | ✗ Thin — wears in 2–5 years | ✓ 20× thicker than standard paint |
| Waterproofing | ✗ Minimal — absorbs moisture | ✓ Fully waterproof & breathable |
| Longevity | ✗ Repaint every 2–5 years | ✓ Apply once — guaranteed for 20 years |
| Damp prevention | ✗ Does not stop penetrating damp | ✓ Stops penetrating damp |
| Crack & repair | ✗ Does not fix underlying cracks | ✓ Cracks repaired as part of application |
| Long-term cost | ✗ Ongoing paint every few years | ✓ One investment, decades of protection |
As well as transforming the beauty of your property, our unique coatings deliver measurable, long-term benefits for every homeowner.
Apply just once and there'll be no need to keep repainting your property every year.
A resin-based, waterproof, protective exterior wall coating will add value to your property.
Reduces water absorption by more than 93%. Dry walls mean less heat loss.
Water cannot stick to the coated surface but forms droplets that run off.
Water and moisture can still escape the masonry thanks to the highly breathable formula.
Masonry stays clean and attractive as dirt is unable to take hold of your exterior.
No more worrying about mould developing in your home and causing health issues.
Fixes cracked rendering, falling pebbledash, spalling brickwork, damp & porous surfaces.
Save on maintenance bills & heating costs and no worrying about penetrating damp.
Our products can be applied all year round and on almost any property exterior.
We'll beat any genuine like-for-like quote for the same job in England and Wales.
All of our work is covered by a 20-year guarantee giving you peace of mind.
Approved, quality-controlled products with a proven, tried-and-tested application process — carried out entirely by our own trained teams.
All areas to be treated are fully inspected and scaffold is erected where necessary.
We'll powerwash your whole exterior to remove flaking paint and to treat any mould or algae.
We'll test and remove any loose substrate using hand and mechanical tools.
We'll meticulously protect all drives, paths, doors, windows, drainpipes and guttering.
A specialist primer is applied by roller to all treatable areas for greater adhesion.
We'll spray apply a long-lasting, protective, resin-based coating in a colour of your choice.
All coverings are removed and any rubbish is put in a skip or removed from site.
Once you're fully satisfied with our work, we'll issue your 20-year guarantee.
Our unique exterior wall coatings come in a wide range of colours and textures.
A small sample of our previous residential and commercial jobs. We'd be delighted to show you more on enquiry.
Our highly trained and qualified teams cover the whole of England & Wales.
We'll beat ANY genuine like-for-like wall coatings quote across England & Wales.
Our expert team are trained to the highest industry standards and only use quality-assured products.
We offer a 20-year warranty on every project we deliver, for every customer.
100% satisfaction guaranteed. Here are a few of our client testimonials from Google Reviews.
We'll beat ANY like-for-like quote in England & Wales. No obligation at all — just a quick quote to see how much it will cost to transform your property.
Check If Your Property QualifiesTakes less than 60 seconds 0333 772 3623 Call our customer team freeWe are a family-run business with over 30 years of experience applying exterior coatings across England. Our teams cover Carlisle regularly and understand the specific challenges the city's high rainfall and red sandstone housing stock present. Every surveyor and application team member is a Pinnacle employee — we never use sub-contractors.
Most properties are suitable — rendered walls, pebbledash, brick, and sandstone can all be coated. Carlisle's mix of red sandstone properties and Victorian terraces are all surfaces we regularly work on. A free, no-obligation survey confirms suitability.
Prices start from £3,500 for smaller properties and typically range to £12,000 or more for larger detached homes, depending on size, access, and the condition of the existing exterior. We provide a fixed price after surveying — no hidden costs and no pressure to proceed.
Every job comes with a full 20-year guarantee. If anything covered by the guarantee fails during that period, we return and fix it at no cost to you. No quibbles.
Most Carlisle homes take 3–7 days to complete. Larger properties or those requiring significant preparation work can take up to two weeks. Our team works continuously on your property.
In the vast majority of cases, yes. Our coatings create a fully waterproof but breathable barrier that prevents water ingress while allowing any moisture already in the wall to escape — particularly valuable given Carlisle's high rainfall. Damp protection is covered under the 20-year guarantee.
Yes — red sandstone properties are among the surfaces we coat in Carlisle. We assess every stone property carefully at the free survey stage.
Yes — our before and after gallery on this page shows examples from completed jobs. We are also happy to provide references from customers in Carlisle on request.
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