Essex · England
Abbey Field External Mastic
Problem with your movement joints in Abbey Field? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Failed seals between different materials
When to call us in Abbey Field
Joints sealed without backing rod, or far too deep, rarely last. If the sealant sticks to the back as well as the sides, it cannot stretch and rips as the joint opens.
The most common problems we see are:
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
Schools such as Montgomery Junior School are buildings too, and its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Before booking anyone
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How hidden problems are handled
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Who turns up on the day
How we handle external mastic in Abbey Field
Movement joints let brickwork, render and cladding expand and shrink without cracking. The sealant in it has to stretch and squeeze for years, and when it fails, the wall takes the strain and water finds a way in. If you have movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant and movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant, we can help.
Around Abbey Field, garages, outbuildings and extensions all add to the joints on the outside of a home. Gutter ends, garage door frames and the joints where an extension meets the house are typical spots for leaks.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Abbey Field (CO2, CO3)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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What happens if it’s left?
Sealing over the top of old mastic does not hold for long. New sealant doesn’t bond well to old, weathered sealant, so the old joint is cut out fully first. In an older home around Abbey Field, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the sealant itself.
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Abbey Field clients choose us
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can go on one quote.
Your questions about external mastic in Abbey Field
Can you do external mastic in Abbey Field?
Yes, Abbey Field is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Colchester Town station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we’ll explain our choice.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Can you match the colour of my brickwork?
There’s a good range of exterior colours, including greys, browns, whites and stone tones. We pick the one that suits your wall best so it does not stand out.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Abbey Field?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
When will the joints need doing again?
There’s no fixed answer: sunny, exposed elevations and busy joints wear faster. Check them each year and reseal when they split or harden. Our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Point out the joints to other trades
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Check external joints each spring
- Don’t let climbing plants root in the sealant
Don’t let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Damp material against the sealant shortens its life.
Leave a failed movement joint and water keeps getting into the wall. Over time it can mean damp inside, stained render or frost-damaged brick, all bigger jobs than a reseal.
Quotes for external mastic in Abbey Field
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any mould that needs treating
- When we can work, for business premises
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Roughly how big the job is
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details.
What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. A visit to Abbey Field is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- Each joint is checked and the colour of the new sealant agreed.
- Failed sealant is removed back to clean, sound faces.
- Backing rod goes in so the sealant can stretch between the two faces.
- We prime the faces where required.
- A low-modulus exterior sealant is gunned in and tooled to a neat finish.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
How to get a quote
If you are in Abbey Field and need external mastic, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
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Outside joints around Abbey Field
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
In the older streets around St Michael's Church, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep. If you let a flat or house near Colchester Town station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Abbey Field is about 1 mile south-east of Camulodunum, in Essex. Our applicators cover external mastic for homes and businesses in Abbey Field and nearby. We cover 644 towns and villages across Essex. We also work in Chelmsford, about 20 miles from Abbey Field.
All of CO2 and CO3 is covered for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Glebe Road, Layer Road and Menin Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Abbey Field, we cover Camulodunum (1 mile north-west), Lexden (1 mile north-west), Colchester (1 mile north), Braiswick (2 miles north-west) and Malting Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-west), Halstead (12 miles north-west) and Heybridge (12 miles south-west).
Around Abbey Field
Around Abbey Field, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Drury Arms, Hilly Fields and The Thomas Lord Audley School. The closest station to Abbey Field is Colchester Town station, about 1.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Essex County Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Lion Walk (1.4 miles north). Not far away are Roman River Valley.