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External Mastic in Artington
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for Artington, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
External mastic in Artington, done properly
For buildings in Artington, we reseal external joints of all kinds, from brick movement joints to cladding panels. Every joint gets the same careful preparation: clean, sound faces and a controlled depth. We work on façade panels, brickwork movement joints and concrete & block, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked joints where brick meets render or frames and weeds or debris growing in open joints.
Older homes in small places like Artington may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points, and they need the right sealant at the right depth.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Artington and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Artington (GU3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Outside joints around Artington
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. With historic houses such as Guildford Castle (about 1.1 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Artington as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
For landlords with property near Shalford station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets. In the older streets around Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shalford Infant School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Artington is covered for external mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. 395 places in Surrey are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Crawley, around 19 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of GU3 for external mastic and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close. Artington is on the A3100, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for external mastic. If you are just outside Artington, we cover Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
What’s near Artington
In Artington, that means homes and buildings near Shalford Park, Academy of Contemporary Music and Guildford County School, among other places. Artington’s nearest station is Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Surrey Police Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
What happens on the day
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 the area is left clean. For a village or hamlet like Artington, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- 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.
- We prime the faces where required.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
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Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
If you have more work done on the wall, such as new render, cladding or an opening, show the contractor the movement joints. They must stay as flexible joints, never rendered or pointed over.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Earlier resealing means a smaller job and a better result.
Also near Artington
What else we do in Artington
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
What we cannot put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
What affects the quote in Artington
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
- The size of the job
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Roughly how big the job is
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- If someone has resealed it before
For external mastic in Artington, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
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
Rendered walls have joints at beads, openings and changes of material. We reseal them with a flexible exterior sealant that suits the render colour.
Your questions about external mastic in Artington
Do you cover Artington for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Artington is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shalford station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Where are you based?
We are based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
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.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
That’s backing rod, a closed-cell foam. It keeps the sealant at the right depth and bonded to the sides only.
Can you match the colour of my brickwork?
The aim is a neat, even joint in a colour that suits the wall. We will talk through colour options before we start from the range available.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
A vertical gap in a long brick wall is normally a movement joint. It lets the bricks expand without cracking.