Pebbledash Painting in Sunderland
Foxglove Decor are pebbledash painters in Sunderland, covering inter-war semis, post-war estates, and detached homes across the city.
- Thorough pressure washing before any paint is applied
- Biological growth treatment where moss and algae are present
- Pebble dash repairs — areas where stones have detached or pebbles are loose
- Breathable masonry paint applied by long-pile roller, worked into crevices
- Partial pebbledash — upper storey bands or front elevation only
We’ve painted pebbledash across Sunderland’s suburbs for years. From upper-storey bands on interwar semis in Ashbrooke to fully pebbledashed detached homes in Farrington. The heavily textured surface needs a different approach from smooth render.
Call 0191 743 6008 for a free pebbledash painting quote.
Why Choose Foxglove Decor
Right Tools and Materials
Pebbledash needs long-pile masonry rollers and thick masonry paint — not the same kit as a smooth render job.
Thorough Preparation
We treat moss and algae properly before painting, not paint over it and hope for the best.
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every pebbledash painting job.
Local Experience
Sunderland’s 1930s and 1950s semis across Ashbrooke, Hylton Castle, and Farrington are our regular territory.
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Pebbledash Painting Services in Sunderland
How Pebbledash Is Painted
Pebble dash is not painted the same way as smooth masonry. The stones and pebbles create a large surface area with deep crevices. Standard rollers skim across the surface and leave unpainted recesses — these become the weak point where paint fails first.
We use long-pile masonry rollers to force paint into the textured surface, then work it in further with a brush where needed. Two coats are standard. Each coat uses more paint per square metre than a smooth surface, and this is included in our quoted price.
Preparation: Washing and Treating the Surface
Preparation is the most important stage. Dirt, salt deposits, and organic material trapped in the pebbles prevent adhesion if not removed before painting.
We pressure wash all pebbledash surfaces before work begins. On north-facing walls, moss and algae are often present. We apply a mould treatment to kill biological growth. Any paint applied over biological growth will lift within months.
Pebbledash Repairs Before Painting
Pebbles become detached over time, particularly on older properties. Areas where stones have come away leave exposed render that needs filling before painting — otherwise the patchy texture shows through the finish.
Foxglove Decor identifies repair areas during the survey and includes minor repairs in the standard service. Significant areas of missing pebbledash are assessed and quoted separately.
Partial Pebbledash: Upper Storey and Banded Elevations
Many Sunderland properties have pebbledash only on the upper half of the elevation, with smooth render or brick below. This is the standard pattern on 1930s semis across Ashbrooke, Hylton Castle, and Farrington.
Where pebbledash covers only part of the elevation, we quote for that section specifically, ensure clean lines where it meets the lower surface, and advise on colour coordination between the two finishes. For smooth rendered lower sections, see our render painting service.
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How Pebbledash Painting Works
1. Survey and Assessment
We check the extent of pebbledash coverage, surface condition, biological growth, and any detached areas before quoting.
2. Pressure Washing
The full surface is pressure washed and left to dry. Clears dirt, salt deposits, and organic material from between the pebbles.
3. Mould Treatment
Biocide applied to any areas with moss, algae, or lichen growth. Kills existing organisms and inhibits regrowth for several years.
4. Repairs
Loose or missing pebbles and exposed render areas filled where needed. Significant areas of missing pebbledash are assessed and quoted separately.
5. Masking
Windows, doors, sills, and surrounding brickwork protected before painting begins.
6. First Coat
Thick masonry paint applied by long-pile roller and worked into the crevices with a brush.
7. Second Coat
Applied once the first coat is fully dry. Builds colour depth and surface protection.
Pebbledash Painting Costs in Sunderland
Pebbledash painting in Sunderland typically costs between £550 and £2,200 depending on coverage, access, and surface condition. Prices below are estimates only — call 0191 743 6008 for a precise quote.
What Affects the Price
The main cost drivers are the extent of coverage (upper storey only versus full elevation), access and scaffold requirements, and surface condition including biological growth and repairs needed.
Example Quotes
A 3-bed semi pebbledash throughout in Ashbrooke or Hylton Castle typically costs £800–£1,500. A single-storey extension fully pebbledashed runs £400–£750. A large detached property pebbledash throughout costs £1,200–£2,200.
Combining With Other Exterior Work
Pebbledash painting is frequently combined with other exterior work. We also paint smooth rendered walls, brick elevations, and full frontages. See our masonry painting and exterior painting pages for full scope.
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