Essex · England
External Mastic in Arkesden
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Arkesden. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Failed seals between different materials
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
The process
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access and we leave things clean and tidy. Somewhere like Arkesden 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.
- We start by checking each joint, agreeing the ones to redo and how we will reach them.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod goes in next, setting the depth and keeping the sealant off the back of the joint.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
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About our external mastic in Arkesden
External mastic is a job where short cuts show quickly. New sealant over old, joints packed with mortar and beads with no backing all tend to fail early. We strip the joint back and start again. If you have joints with sealant missing in places and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Somewhere as small as Arkesden, homes and farm buildings often face open ground, where walls and rooflines take the weather head on. Joints on those walls need a sealant that moves with the building and stays in place.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Arkesden (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Landlord and commercial work in Arkesden
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Towns and villages near Arkesden
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Why act early in Arkesden
Sealing over the top of old mastic does not hold for long. The new layer can’t bond properly to old, weathered material, so the old joint is cut out fully first. Older cottages and farmhouses around Arkesden can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Arkesden
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Arkesden: your questions answered
I let a flat near Audley End station. Can you help?
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 send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is Arkesden in your area for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Arkesden is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
How often do external joints need resealing?
It varies from wall to wall: joints on exposed walls or with a lot of movement age sooner. Check them each year and reseal when they split or harden. Every job carries our 12-month guarantee.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
That depends on how high the joints are and the ground below. Ground-floor joints are simple; for higher ones, send details and we will confirm the access.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Every job comes with a 12-month guarantee.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. Where different materials meet is one of the most common joints we seal. We use a flexible sealant suited to both surfaces.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will tell you what we are using.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What external mastic looks like in Arkesden
With historic houses such as Audley End House (about 3.5 miles north-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Arkesden as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth. 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 Audley End station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Joyce Frankland Academy, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Arkesden is about 4 miles south-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We provide external mastic to homes and businesses in Arkesden. Across Essex, we cover 644 places, Arkesden among them. Chelmsford is on our list too, around 22 miles away.
We work across the CB11 postcode area for external mastic and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Clatterbury Lane, Wicken Road and Hampit Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Arkesden: Hill Green (1 mile south), Wicken Bonhunt (1 mile south-east), Clavering (2 miles south-west), Starling's Green (2 miles south-west) and Langley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (15 miles south), Saffron Walden (4 miles north-east), Great Dunmow (12 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (6 miles south), Newhall (15 miles south) and Elsenham (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Arkesden
We work in homes and buildings around Axe And Compasses Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Audley End station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and The Warren (4 miles west).
How we quote for external mastic
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The product the joint needs
- Access and height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Working hours on commercial sites
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
- Render that’s blown, hollow or coming away
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work in Arkesden
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
Different surfaces, different methods
Brickwork movement joints
Clay brickwork grows slightly over its life and moves with the weather. The movement joint takes that up, so its sealant has to stay flexible.
Copings and trims
Coping and trim joints face rain and sun head on. We reseal them with an exterior sealant suited to the material.