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External Mastic in Apuldram
External mastic for Apuldram and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
External mastic in Apuldram, done properly
On houses, flats and commercial buildings across Apuldram, we reseal joints in brickwork, render, cladding and façade panels. The preparation is the same whatever the wall: clean joint faces and the right depth. We’re often asked to deal with moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render, across concrete & block, brickwork movement joints and façade panels.
In a village or hamlet like Apuldram, 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.
Every job comes with a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in West Sussex.
- Location
- Apuldram (PO20, PO19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Apuldram
Low-modulus sealants stretch easily, so they put less strain on the joint edges. That matters on brick, render and concrete, which can be weaker at the face. Too stiff a sealant can pull at the edges and break them. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Apuldram, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why Apuldram clients choose us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Colour picked to suit the job
- More than 20 years in sealant work
See what affects the cost and what customers say.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
The process
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building from start to finish. In a small place like Apuldram, access is usually 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.
- 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
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any tricky access
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you’re ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Related advice
Outside joints around Apuldram
Apuldram is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
Schools such as Fishbourne CofE Primary School are buildings too, and movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. Letting a property close to Chichester station? Then outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets. Homes close to The Parish Church of St Mary include some older properties, and older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Apuldram is about 2 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. If you need external mastic in Apuldram, it’s easy to get a quote: please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We cover West Sussex from our Crawley base. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Apuldram is one of them. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, roughly 12 miles from Apuldram.
Postcode districts we cover here for external mastic: PO20 and PO19. Streets in the area include Dell Quay Road, Appledram Lane South and Donnington Park, and we cover them all. We also cover Fishbourne (1 mile north), Bosham Hoe (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles north-west), Bosham (2 miles west) and West Itchenor (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Around Apuldram
Around Apuldram, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Horse Public House, The Prebendal School and Bishop Luffa School. For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
Apuldram: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Chichester station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect external mastic in Apuldram?
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. Walls facing the sea are generally the first to need attention.
When is the sealant fully cured?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you when we finish.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few pictures.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Do you come to Apuldram?
Yes. We cover Apuldram. For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Can a movement joint be filled with mortar?
No, not where the gap is a movement joint. Filling it with mortar defeats its purpose and can lead to cracking. We will reseal it with a flexible sealant.
Can I do it myself?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the 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.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
What the job involves on each surface
Copings and trims
Copings expand and contract through the day, so the joints need a sealant that stays flexible.
Render joints
Water behind render can lead to blown patches. Resealing the joints early keeps water out.
What affects the quote in Apuldram
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
- The product the joint needs
- Working hours on commercial sites
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The address or postcode of the job
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
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How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Act on the first splits you see
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
Only paint over the joint if we’ve confirmed the sealant can take paint. Many exterior sealants are not designed to be painted.
Once a joint cannot move, the wall finds another way, often as cracks near the joint. Catch it early and you reduce the risk.