West Sussex · England
External & façade joints in Abingworth, West Sussex
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints in Abingworth, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
External mastic in Abingworth
A movement joint is only as good as its depth. Backing rod controls how deep the sealant goes and keeps it off the back of the joint, so it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch. We’re often asked to deal with joints pointed up with cement by mistake and joints with sealant missing in places, on copings & trims, joints between brick and frames and brickwork movement joints.
Older homes in small places like Abingworth may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. Where one material meets another is where water usually gets in.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Abingworth (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Surface by surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Brick against render, concrete against metal, stone against timber: every change of material is a joint. We seal the joint with a flexible exterior sealant so the movement is taken up.
Copings and trims
Coping joints that leak let water straight down into the wall. Resealing them is a small job that protects a lot.
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it generally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. In a small place like Abingworth, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- 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.
- Primer is applied wherever the sealant needs it.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
How to prepare
- Mention any tricky access
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details and send photos if you have them.
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Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
Have a quick look at the joints each spring. Splits, gaps at the edges or plants in the joint are early warning signs.
Once a joint cannot move, the wall finds another way, usually as cracking in the brickwork or render nearby. Catch it early and you reduce the risk.
Outside joints around Abingworth
With historic houses such as Parham House (about 3.1 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Abingworth as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
If you look after a building such as Thakeham Primary School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing. Homes close to The Parish Church of St Mary include some older properties, and old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Abingworth or further out, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is on our list too, about 15 miles from Abingworth.
Jobs for external mastic in RH20 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Abingworth: Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Abingworth
In Abingworth, that means homes and buildings near Rydon Community College and the streets around them. Abingworth’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
Leave it or put it right?
A low-modulus sealant is chosen because it moves without pulling hard at the edges. That protects surfaces like brick, render and concrete. A stiffer product can damage the joint edge as it fails. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Abingworth, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why Abingworth customers choose us
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Abingworth questions
Will you come out to Abingworth?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Abingworth in your area for external mastic?
Yes, Abingworth is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
What colours does the sealant come in?
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 the joint does not draw the eye.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. As well as homeowners, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Abingworth?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. The old joint is removed, both surfaces cleaned and primed where needed, and a flexible sealant applied. The colour is chosen to suit.
Can tenants book the work?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you work at height?
Each building is different. Send us photos and a rough idea of the height and we will confirm how they can be reached safely.
Do you need external mastic in Abingworth?
Buildings move more than people expect. Clay bricks expand slightly over their life, concrete and block shrink, and everything moves with temperature and wet. The sealant in the movement joints takes that strain.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How much experience the applicator has
- How long the guarantee is
What affects the quote in Abingworth
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- When we can work, for business premises
- How easy the joints are to reach
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Where the property is
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The rough size of the job
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.