Essex · England
External & façade joints in Ballards Gore, Essex
External mastic across Ballards Gore and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Panel joints letting water in
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
External mastic in Ballards Gore
We are ARBOMaster approved applicators, and each external joint gets a sealant suited to it. Some surfaces need a primer before sealing and we use one wherever it does. We work on copings & trims, concrete & block and render & cladding joints, and the jobs we see most are rigid filler in a joint that should flex and water getting into walls through failed joints.
Around Ballards Gore, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points.
Every job is covered by a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Essex.
- Location
- Ballards Gore (SS4)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
External mastic in Ballards Gore: local notes
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. Historic houses like Southchurch Hall (about 4.5 miles south) are a reminder that the area around Ballards Gore has older buildings as well as new. 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 Rochford station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies. Schools such as King Edmund School 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 Southchurch Hall, about 4.5 miles south, show how far back building around Ballards Gore goes.
Ballards Gore is about 2 miles north-east of Rochford, in Essex. Ballards Gore gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Chelmsford, around 15 miles away.
Here we cover the SS4 postcode area for external mastic. If you’re just outside Ballards Gore, we cover Canewdon (1 mile north), Creeksea (3 miles north-east), Ostend (4 miles north-east), Althorne (4 miles north) and Latchingdon (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles north-west), Basildon (13 miles west), Maldon (9 miles north), Canvey Island (9 miles south-west), Billericay (14 miles west) and Rayleigh (6 miles west).
Near you in Ballards Gore
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Shepherd and Dog pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Ballards Gore is Rochford station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Rayleigh Windmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Southend University Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ballards Gore include Lion Creek and Lower Raypits.
Ballards Gore: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Rochford station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you do external mastic in Ballards Gore?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Ballards Gore is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing.
Is it messy?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. More than one area can go on one quote.
How long should I leave it?
Cure times vary by product and the conditions. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
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.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Quotes for external mastic in Ballards Gore
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of sealant required
- How many areas need sealing
- The size of the job
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- If someone has resealed it before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Roughly how big the job is
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
What else we do in Ballards Gore
What happens on the day
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building in most cases. Somewhere as small as Ballards Gore, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any tricky access
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that’s easy.
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What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Failed render or damaged cladding panels
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
Why act early in Ballards Gore
Running new sealant over the old bead rarely lasts. New sealant doesn’t bond well to old, weathered sealant, so we always take the old sealant out. Around Ballards Gore, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Why Ballards Gore customers choose us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- You choose the colour before work begins
- We’re fully insured
Surface by surface
Brickwork movement joints
Clay brickwork grows slightly over its life and moves with the weather. That movement goes into the joint, so its sealant has to stay flexible.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Each side of the joint may need its own preparation. Both surfaces are cleaned and primed as the product requires.
Landlord and commercial work in Ballards Gore
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll quote.
Letting agents and landlords in Ballards Gore can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.