Hampshire · England
External & façade joints in Beech, Hampshire
External mastic across Beech and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
External mastic in Beech, done properly
Movement joints let brickwork, render and cladding expand and shrink without cracking. Its sealant has to flex with the building, season after season, so once it splits or hardens, the joint stops working and water gets in. We’re often asked to deal with sealant pulling away from one side of the joint and damp patches traced to an open external joint, across render & cladding joints, joints between brick and frames and copings & trims.
Around Beech, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points, and they need the right sealant at the right depth.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Where
- Beech (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Beech: your questions answered
I let a flat near Alton station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Beech?
Yes, Beech is covered. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
We fit closed-cell backing rod wherever the joint depth needs controlling. It controls the depth and stops the sealant bonding to the back, so the joint can move.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
When will the joints need doing again?
It depends on the exposure, the movement and the product. Sealant is a maintenance item, so check the joints once a year.
Landlord and commercial work in Beech
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
Outside joints around Beech
Historic houses like Bentworth Hall (about 1.5 miles west) are a reminder that the area around Beech has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, 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, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
For landlords with property near Alton station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near St Peter's, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. Managing a site like Amery Hill School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Beech is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Jobs in Beech get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Beech is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for external mastic. We also work in Reading, around 21 miles away.
Jobs for external mastic in GU34 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Wellhouse Road, Medstead Road and King's Hill or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Beech: Thedden (1 mile north-west), Wivelrod (1 mile west), Bentworth (2 miles north-west), Holt End (2 miles west) and New Copse (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Beech
The closest station to Beech is Alton station, roughly 2.2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (1.2 miles east). Not far away are King's Hill.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Check external joints each spring
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
Keep pressure washers away from the sealant. A strong jet can damage the edges of the bead and let water in behind.
Water getting behind cladding or render can go unnoticed for a long time. By the time there’s a damp patch, the damage can be well established so early resealing is worth it.
How the visit works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it generally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. For a village or hamlet like Beech, 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.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- We cut out the failed sealant and rake out any dirt or growth.
- We clean both faces of the joint and prime them where the product calls for it.
- We push in closed-cell backing rod so the sealant is the right depth and bonds to the sides only.
- We gun in a flexible exterior sealant in a colour that suits the wall and tool it neatly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved.
Advice
What affects the quote in Beech
We don’t publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How much there is to do
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The old material and how stubborn it is
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The type of property
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
We quote each job on its own. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details, and photos are welcome.
When something else is needed
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Beech
- Brickwork movement joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Concrete & block
- Render & cladding joints
Also in Beech
DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
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.
Leave it or put it right?
It often makes sense to reseal all the failing joints on an elevation together. They’ve weathered the same way, and access only has to be arranged once. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Beech, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- We’re fully insured
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.