A durable, weatherproof alternative to painting — guaranteed for 20 years
Protecting Portsmouth homes from Solent salt exposure and dense naval-era terrace stock for over 30 years — guaranteed for 20.
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Portsmouth sits largely on Portsea Island, surrounded on almost every side by the Solent and its harbours, giving the city one of the most concentrated saltwater exposures of any English city. Frequent rain, strong winds, and storms driven in off the sea combine with this salt air to accelerate masonry deterioration well beyond inland towns of similar rainfall.
The city's naval heritage has left a dense concentration of Victorian and Edwardian terrace housing built for dockyard and naval families across Landport, Fratton, Buckland, and Somers Town. Southsea's seafront has extensive Victorian and Edwardian rendered properties directly facing the Solent, while Cosham, Drayton, and Paulsgrove on the mainland side have later suburban development.
Portsmouth's position on Portsea Island means salt-laden Solent air reaches virtually every property in the city, not just those directly on the seafront. Masonry paint on south- and east-facing elevations typically fails within two to three years, and porous render or ageing brick absorbs salt deposits that keep drawing in moisture even during dry spells.
Landport, Fratton, Buckland, and Somers Town are dense Victorian and Edwardian terraces built largely for dockyard and naval families, mostly solid-walled brick that pre-dates cavity construction. A breathable, water-shedding coating protects them without trapping existing damp.
Southsea's Victorian and Edwardian rendered stock faces the Solent directly, taking the full force of wind-driven rain and salt spray. This is among the most exposed residential property in the city, and we assess salt damage and existing render condition particularly carefully here.
Cosham, Drayton, Paulsgrove, and Wymering on the mainland side of the city have later render and pebbledash suburban housing, generally less directly exposed than the island but still affected by the city's overall humidity and salt air.
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 Portsmouth regularly and understand the specific challenges that Solent salt exposure presents for masonry throughout the city. Every surveyor and application team member is a Pinnacle employee — we never use sub-contractors.
Most properties are suitable — rendered walls, pebbledash, brick, and stone can all be coated. Portsmouth's mix of Victorian dockyard terraces and Southsea seafront properties 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 requirements, 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 Portsmouth 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 — we do not split the crew between multiple jobs at once.
In the vast majority of cases, yes. Our coatings create a fully waterproof but breathable barrier that prevents water ingress from wind-driven rain and salt while allowing any moisture already in the wall to escape. Damp protection is covered under the 20-year guarantee.
Yes — Portsmouth's dockyard-era terraces in Landport, Fratton, and Buckland are among the properties we regularly treat, using a breathable coating system suited to solid-walled construction.
Yes — our before and after gallery on this page shows examples from completed jobs. We are also happy to provide references from customers in Portsmouth on request.
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