A durable, weatherproof alternative to painting — guaranteed for 20 years
Protecting Exeter homes from Exe Valley humidity and coastal-adjacent exposure for over 30 years — guaranteed for 20.
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Exeter sits in the Exe Valley roughly 8 miles inland from the coast, close enough to receive salt-influenced south-westerly weather off the Channel while the valley position itself traps humidity, keeping the city's older masonry from fully drying between rainfall events.
The city's housing spans several distinct periods: Georgian and Regency terraces around Southernhay and the Cathedral quarter, dense Victorian terrace streets through St Leonard's, Heavitree, and Newtown, and 1930s semi-detached suburbs further out toward Pinhoe and Alphington. Cob and rendered farmhouse-style properties persist on the city's rural fringe.
Exeter's Exe Valley position brings persistent humidity that keeps older masonry from drying fully, while the city's proximity to the coast means south-westerly weather arrives with a salt-influenced edge that accelerates paint failure compared to fully inland towns. Porous render, cob, and ageing Victorian brick absorb this moisture readily if left unprotected.
The Georgian and Regency terraces around Southernhay and the Cathedral quarter, and the dense Victorian terrace streets through St Leonard's, Heavitree, and Newtown, are largely solid-walled properties that pre-date cavity construction. A breathable, water-shedding coating protects them without trapping the damp already common in older render finishes.
Exeter's 1930s semi-detached suburbs toward Pinhoe, Alphington, and St Thomas are typically pebbledash or smooth render, now reaching the end of their original life. On the rural fringe, cob and traditional render farmhouse-style properties need particularly careful, breathable treatment given their construction.
Exeter has several conservation areas, including the Cathedral Close and Southernhay, where sympathetic, breathable finishes matter and consent can be required. We assess the wall build-up and local planning context before recommending a system, verified per property before work begins.
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| 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 freeYes. Exeter's older terraces are typically solid-walled and need to breathe, so we apply a breathable, water-shedding coating rather than a sealing cement finish. We assess the wall build-up first and recommend the right system for a solid-wall property.
Most are — rendered walls, pebbledash, brick, and cob can all be coated. Exeter's mix of Georgian terraces, Victorian streets, and 1930s semis are all properties 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+ 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, no pressure.
In the vast majority of cases, yes. Our coatings create a fully waterproof but breathable barrier that prevents water ingress while letting moisture already in the wall escape — important on Exeter's many solid-walled terraces. Damp protection is covered under the 20-year guarantee.
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 Exeter homes take 3–7 days. Larger properties or those needing significant prep can take up to two weeks. Our team works continuously on your property — we don't split the crew across multiple jobs.
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