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External & façade joints in Apse Heath, Isle of Wight
Our applicators work in Apse Heath on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
External mastic for homes and businesses in Apse Heath
Joints between dissimilar materials, like brick against render or concrete against a steel frame, see movement from both sides. A flexible exterior sealant takes up that movement. We work on façade panels, concrete & block and copings & trims, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked joints where brick meets render or frames and sealant pulling away from one side of the joint.
In a village or hamlet like Apse Heath, older cottages and farm buildings often stand in the open, so walls and rooflines take the full force of wind and rain. Gutter joints and wall joints there need a sealant that can flex and stay put.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Nearby places to Apse Heath
Also in Apse Heath
What external mastic looks like in Apse Heath
Apse Heath is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
Schools such as Sandown Bay Academy are buildings too, and movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. Historic houses such as Haseley Manor, about 1.8 miles north-west, show how far back building around Apse Heath goes. For landlords with property near Shanklin station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in the PO36 postcode area, our applicators can take on external mastic. Apse Heath is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work for external mastic. Portsmouth is on our list too, about 13 miles from Apse Heath.
All of PO36 is within our area for external mastic. If you need external mastic at a property on Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Apse Heath include Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Apse Heath
The closest station to Apse Heath is Shanklin station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Apse Heath includes Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Apse Heath
For anyone letting property in or around Apse Heath, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Somewhere like Apse Heath needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Advice
Questions from Apse Heath
Is Apse Heath 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.
Does living near the coast affect external mastic in Apse Heath?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
What colours does the sealant come in?
The sealant colour is picked to suit the wall. There’s a wide choice of exterior colours.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
Most straight vertical gaps in brickwork are movement joints. It gives the wall room to move.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Ventilation helps.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator and we are fully insured too.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product and the conditions. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
How we quote for external mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How we’d reach the joints
- The type of property
If you are in Apse Heath and need external mastic, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Leave it or put it right?
Done well, a resealed joint is a neat, straight line that suits the wall. A rushed bead with no backing looks untidy and does not last, so it pays to do it properly once. Around Apse Heath, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why book with us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
Read what affects the cost or our reviews.
What the job involves on each surface
Copings and trims
A failed coping joint lets water into the top of the wall. Sealing them early saves the wall below.
Render joints
Render has movement joints and stop beads that need sealing. We reseal them with a flexible exterior sealant that suits the render colour.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Point out the joints to other trades
- Act on the first splits you see
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
Don’t let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Damp material against the sealant shortens its life.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.