Hampshire · England
External Mastic in Appleshaw
Movement joints in Appleshaw need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
External mastic in Appleshaw
Joints in render and cladding are easy to overlook until a damp patch appears. We inspect them, agree which need doing and reseal with a weatherproof, flexible sealant in a matching colour. We work on concrete & block, render & cladding joints and brickwork movement joints, and people most often call us about damp patches traced to an open external joint and failed seals between different materials.
Around Appleshaw, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. Where one material meets another is where water normally gets in, and they need the right sealant at the right depth.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Place
- Appleshaw (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. Most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. In a small place like Appleshaw, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at every joint and agree a colour to suit the wall.
- Failed sealant is removed back to clean, sound faces.
- Closed-cell backing rod is pushed in so the sealant bonds to two sides only.
- We prime the faces where required.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details, and photos are welcome.
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For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll give you a quote.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
Outside joints around Appleshaw
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
For landlords with property near Andover station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. Managing a site like Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP11, we cover external mastic for homes and businesses. Appleshaw is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also work in Southampton, about 23 miles from Appleshaw.
Postcode districts we cover here for external mastic: SP11. You’ll find streets such as Greensey and West Park. Close by, we work in Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Around Appleshaw
Around Appleshaw, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Walnut Tree Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Appleshaw include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
What happens if it’s left?
Water gets in through a failed movement joint. Dealing with it early keeps the repair to the joint, rather than the wall around it. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Appleshaw, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why us?
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Tidy, careful work
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
What affects the quote in Appleshaw
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- Whether the work is at height
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number of rooms or windows
- The amount of work
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
For external mastic in Appleshaw, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
FAQs for Appleshaw
Do you cover smaller places like Appleshaw?
Yes, Appleshaw is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Andover station. Can you help?
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 will give you a fixed price before we start.
Where do you work from?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
A movement joint is a planned break in the wall that absorbs expansion and shrinkage. It should be filled with flexible sealant, never mortar.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
Do you work at height?
That depends on the building and the joints. We work on joints that can be reached safely. Tell us about the building and we will confirm what access is needed.
When to call us in Appleshaw
UV, rain and frost all age exterior sealant. Over the years it hardens, cracks on the surface and loses its give, so the next time the wall moves, it splits or pulls away.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
Homes close to Church of St Peter in the Wood include some older properties, and an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Should I try it myself first?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Do not let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
Don’t paint over the new sealant unless we’ve said the product is paintable. Many exterior sealants are not designed to be painted.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.