A durable, weatherproof alternative to painting — guaranteed for 20 years
Protecting Sussex homes from English Channel salt air and South Downs frost for over 30 years — guaranteed for 20.
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Sussex faces the English Channel along its entire southern boundary, and the prevailing south-westerly winds that dominate the county's weather drive salt-laden Atlantic air into south and south-west facing elevations with consistent force throughout the year. Rainfall in west Sussex averages around 820mm annually, rising to over 1,000mm on the South Downs scarp. Coastal towns from Chichester to Hastings experience a combination of direct salt spray, elevated humidity, and wind-driven rain that creates some of the most demanding conditions for exterior masonry in southern England.
Brighton, Eastbourne, and Hastings retain large concentrations of Victorian seafront terraces — bow-fronted, stuccoed properties with rendered facades that face the Channel directly and absorb salt and moisture from two sides simultaneously. Inland towns including Crawley, Horsham, and Haywards Heath contain extensive 1930s semi-detached housing. The Worthing, Bognor Regis, and Littlehampton coastal strip has large pre-war and post-war rendered bungalows. Newhaven, Shoreham, and Portslade have significant post-war pebbledash estate stock in deteriorated condition.
The salt-driven deterioration pattern on Sussex coastal properties is distinctive and rapid: masonry paint on south-facing Channel-facing elevations fails within two to three years, salt deposits penetrate the render substrate and cause sub-surface moisture retention that drives paint off from behind, and Victorian stucco facades develop cracks along mortar courses that then allow water ingress accelerated by salt action. On the South Downs and in Weald valley locations, freeze-thaw adds a second deterioration mechanism. A waterproof coating that does not rely on adhesion to a salt-contaminated surface is the only long-term solution for coastal Sussex properties.
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 East and West Sussex regularly and understand the specific challenges that English Channel exposure presents for masonry throughout the county. 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. East and West Sussex's mix of Victorian seafront terraces in Brighton and other common Sussex property types are all surfaces we regularly work on. The best way to find out is a free, no-obligation survey. Our surveyor will assess your property and give you a definitive answer at no cost.
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 your East and West Sussex property — 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 to your East and West Sussex property and fix it at no cost to you. No quibbles, no qualifications.
Most East and West Sussex homes take 3–7 days to complete depending on size and the condition of the existing exterior. 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 while allowing any moisture already in the wall to escape. Given East and West Sussex's English Channel exposure, this breathable waterproofing is particularly valuable. Damp protection is covered under the 20-year guarantee.
Yes — Victorian stuccoed and rendered seafront terraces in Brighton, Eastbourne, and Hastings are among the most common properties we work on in Sussex. These properties face the Channel directly and the render has typically been painted and repainted many times, building up layers that eventually crack and pull away. We prepare the surface fully, consolidate loose render, and apply our coating system to provide a waterproof 20-year finish that handles the Channel salt environment.
Yes — our before and after gallery on this page shows examples from completed jobs. We are also happy to provide references from customers in East and West Sussex on request. Ask your surveyor at the time of your free survey and they will be happy to arrange this.
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