Call us, write to us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply in under 10 minutes during business hours. The first step is diagnosing the surface. If the existing paint is well-adhered, we cover it. If it's peeling, we remove it completely with a spatula and sander, leaving the surface clean. If there are structural cracks (not superficial), we treat them with elastic filler that accommodates small building movements without re-cracking. If there are saltpeter stains or white efflorescence, we remove them with a specific chemical product and neutralise before painting. The second step is priming. We apply a specific sealing primer that penetrates the surface and creates a uniform adhesive base for the final paint. Without proper priming, the final paint may not adhere well to the surface and peel off quickly. This is the step most often skipped in quick repaints but has the most impact on durability.

Properties on the beachfront have specific problems requiring extra treatment. Saltpeter settles on the wall and, with moisture, migrates into the substrate. When we paint over it, the salts continue their path and peel the new paint off within months. The solution is washing with specific chemicals before painting, neutralisation, and applying a siloxane-type paint that allows the wall to breathe without letting water pass. Seepage dampness requires extra treatment. If water is entering from the roof, the roof must be repaired first. If it's rising damp from the ground, it requires a chemical barrier injection. Painting over it without treating the source is always a waste of money. The typical problem occurs when you go to turn on the boiler or underfloor heating after eight months of disuse and it doesn't respond. The pump has seized, the expansion vessel has lost pressure, the thermostat has become misconfigured. We see this every November.

We check the facade's condition and choose the appropriate paint system for the material and exposure. Official manufacturer's warranty for the paint, plus our coverage for the workmanship. Have you bought a property in the area and the facade or terrace has yellowish, peeling paint or white streaks? It’s not because of poor quality of the original paint. It's due to the harsh exposure conditions of the area. The Costa Blanca combines four factors that destroy standard exterior paints. Intense and constant sun, over 300 days a year of direct UV radiation. Marine saltpeter that settles on surfaces near the coast. Rare but torrential rains that wash away layers. And Saharan dust that embeds itself between the pigments. An economical white paint resistant to UV will last three summers in these conditions. A specific paint for coastal climates with a reinforced UV filter will last 8-10 years looking good.

The price for communal cleaning in Horta usually ranges between €59 and €545. The final amount depends on the property's condition, materials, and time spent. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. The most common mistake is repainting a facade with interior paint or inexpensive large-surface exterior paint. It works the first year but visibly degrades by the second. It's essential to invest in specific exterior paint with acrylic or silicone resins, a quality UV filter, and impact resistance. The cost difference per litre between economical and professional paint is relatively small. The difference in years of durability more than compensates.