The family does the work
Paul Mead and his two sons carry out every job. No subcontractors, no strangers.
Painters & Decorators · Basingstoke & Hampshire
Masonry & Render Paintingin Basingstoke & Hampshire
Rendered and masonry walls cleaned, repaired and coated to refresh the look of your property and protect it from the weather.
24 years in the trade · 1-year guarantee on every job
- 24 years in the trade
- Fully insured with £5m public liability cover
- 1-year guarantee on all work as standard
- Free, no-obligation quotes, always
- Family-run: Paul and his sons on every job
- Open 7 days a week, 7am-9pm
- Domestic and commercial decorating
Service overview
Masonry & Render Painting: What You Need to Know
What the service covers
Painting exterior rendered walls, pebbledash, brickwork that is already painted, garden walls and chimneys. Includes cleaning, treating algae and mould, filling cracks, stabilising chalky surfaces and applying masonry coatings.
Who it is for
Homeowners with faded, stained or patchy render, people selling who want better kerb appeal, and landlords and businesses maintaining the outside of their buildings.
When it is needed
Green or black staining, flaking or chalky paint, hairline cracks, colour fading on sun-facing walls and patches where old repairs stand out.
Why it matters
A sound masonry coating helps protect walls from the weather. Preparation is critical: paint on a dirty, chalky or cracked surface will not last.
The cost of waiting
What Happens If You Leave It
Exterior walls face rain, frost and sun all year, and small problems get bigger if they are left.
Algae and mould
Green and black growth spreads on shaded walls and returns unless treated.
Hairline cracks
Small cracks let water in and grow through freeze-thaw cycles.
Chalky surfaces
Weathered paint turns powdery and new coats will not bond without stabilising.
Flaking paint
Failed coatings peel away and leave the wall looking neglected.
Common mistakes we see
- Painting over algae and dirt instead of cleaning and treating it first.
- Ignoring chalky surfaces, so the new paint flakes.
- Using a non-breathable coating that traps moisture.
- Painting in poor weather when coatings cannot cure properly.
Our process
Five Steps From Quote to Finished Job
- 01
Free visit and quote
Paul looks at the job, talks it through with you and gives a clear, no-obligation price.
- 02
Protection
Floors, furniture, fixtures and surrounding surfaces are covered and masked before anything else happens.
- 03
Preparation
Walls cleaned, growth treated, loose material removed, cracks filled and chalky areas stabilised.
- 04
The work
Masonry coatings applied by brush, roller or airless sprayer, planned around the weather for proper curing.
- 05
Inspection and tidy-up
Everything checked in good light, touched up where needed and left clean, backed by our 1-year guarantee.
What you get
Why Choose Centurion for Masonry & Render Painting
£5m insured, 1-year guarantee
Full public liability cover while we work, and a 1-year guarantee once we finish.
7 days, 7am to 9pm
Evenings and weekends are normal for us, which makes booking far easier.
Weather-planned
Work scheduled around dry spells for the best result.
Breathable coatings
Products chosen to suit the wall and let it breathe.
Sprayed or rolled
Airless spraying for larger walls where it suits the property.
Gallery
Masonry & Render Painting: Our Work
In detail
Masonry & Render Painting: Materials, Methods & Situations
The right preparation and product depend on what your walls are made of and what is already on them.
Smooth render
Smooth render shows every imperfection, so cracks are filled and sanded and the surface stabilised before coating.
Pebbledash and textured finishes
Textured walls take more paint and need working into every recess; spraying can give more even coverage.
Painted brickwork
Already-painted brick is cleaned and loose paint removed. We will advise if bare brick is better left unpainted.
Access and safety
Higher walls and gable ends need the right access equipment, which we plan at the quote stage.
Local to you
Masonry & Render Painting Across Basingstoke & Beyond
We are based in Basingstoke and carry out masonry & render painting for homes and businesses across Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and Wiltshire. Being local means we can visit to quote quickly, plan work around the weather and your diary, and keep the job moving without long gaps between visits.
From terraced houses and new-build estates to period properties, offices and commercial units, the properties in this part of the South vary a lot. Older homes often need more preparation and filling, while newer homes tend to need careful work on fresh plaster and modern materials. We assess each job on its own terms and tell you plainly what it needs before we start.
Because we work 7 days a week, from 7am to 9pm, it is easier to book work in at a time that suits you, including evenings and weekends when you are at home, or outside trading hours for businesses.
Who does the work
The Same Family Team, Start to Finish
Centurion Decorating is run by Paul Mead, who was trained in the trade by his dad and has now been decorating for 24 years. Both of Paul's sons work alongside him full-time, so the people who quote for your job are the people who turn up and do it.
That matters when you are letting someone into your home or business. There are no strangers or subcontractors you have never met, the standard of preparation and finish stays consistent from the first day to the last, and if you have a question you can ask Paul directly.
Every job is fully insured with £5 million public liability cover and comes with a 1-year guarantee as standard. Quotes are always free, with no obligation, so the only thing it costs you to find out is a phone call to 07717 774411. You can also see everything we do on our homepage or send us the details of your job.
FAQ
Masonry & Render Painting Questions
What time of year is best for painting render?
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Dry, mild weather is best. We plan work around the forecast because coatings need the right conditions to cure.
Can you treat green staining first?
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Yes. Algae and mould are cleaned and treated before any paint goes on.
Is the quote for masonry and render painting free?
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Yes. Every quote is free with no obligation. You get a clear price before any work starts.
Are you insured?
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Yes. Centurion Decorating carries £5 million public liability insurance on every job.
Is the work guaranteed?
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All work comes with a 1-year guarantee. If something we did is not right, we come back and put it right.
When can you work?
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We work 7 days a week, 7am to 9pm, so we can fit around your home life or business hours. Call 07717 774411.
Free quote
Get a Clear Price for Your Job
No cost, no obligation. Paul will look at the job and tell you exactly what it needs, and every job is fully insured and guaranteed for a year.
07717 774411- £5m public liability · 1-year guarantee
- 7 days a week, 7am – 9pm