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External & façade joints in Abinger, Surrey
Problem with your movement joints in Abinger? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
How we handle external mastic in Abinger
Movement joints let brickwork, render and cladding expand and shrink without cracking. Its sealant has to flex with the building, season after season, and when it fails, the wall takes the strain and water finds a way in. If you have brick movement joints where the sealant has split and moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left, we can help.
Older homes in small places like Abinger may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Location
- Abinger (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Walls and rooflines in Abinger
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. Historic houses like Polesden Lacey (about 3.9 miles north-east) are a reminder that the area around Abinger has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Belmont Prep School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. Homes close to Church of St James include some older properties, and older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Abinger is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We provide external mastic to householders, landlords and businesses in Abinger. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, Abinger among them. For nearby work, see our Crawley page (12 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for external mastic: RH5. Whether your property is on Raikes Lane, Sutton Lane and Abinger Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Sutton Abinger (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north-west), Hoe (1 mile west), Gomshall (2 miles north-west) and Shere (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Abinger
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wotton and Abinger Commons, The Abinger Hatch Public House and Hurtwood House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (less than half a mile south-east) and Mesolithic Museum (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
Give the sealant the cure time we tell you before anything rubs against it. Most exterior sealants skin fast but take longer to cure right through.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.
What affects the quote in Abinger
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The size of the job
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Mould in or behind the old joints
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The address or postcode of the job
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Signs you need external mastic in Abinger
The wrong product in a moving joint is a classic cause. A high-modulus or general-purpose sealant can be too rigid for a busy joint, and it tears off the sides.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
Letting a property close to Gomshall station? Then split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
What to look for in a quote
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Abinger questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Gomshall station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Is Abinger within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will the new joint stand out?
The aim is a neat, even joint in a colour that suits the wall. Colour is agreed with you before we begin from the range available.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
A vertical gap in a long brick wall is normally a movement joint. It gives the wall room to move, and it should be sealed with a flexible sealant.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Landlord and commercial work in Abinger
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
Different surfaces, different methods
Brickwork movement joints
Brick walls have vertical movement joints to absorb expansion. They’re resealed over backing rod with a low-modulus sealant coloured to suit the wall.
Copings and trims
A failed coping joint lets water into the top of the wall. Resealing them is a small job that protects a lot.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. For a village or hamlet like Abinger, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- The old mastic and anything lodged in the joint is removed.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- We push in closed-cell backing rod so the sealant is the right depth and bonds to the sides only.
- We gun in a flexible exterior sealant in a colour that suits the wall and tool it neatly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.