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External Mastic in Bledington
External mastic for Bledington, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
External mastic in Bledington
Where two different materials meet, such as brick and render or blockwork and metal, they move at different rates. A flexible exterior sealant takes up that movement. We’re often asked to deal with damp patches traced to an open external joint and hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving, on façade panels, render & cladding joints and joints between brick and frames.
Older homes in small places like Bledington may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything is not right with it, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Place
- Bledington (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need external mastic in Bledington
Using the wrong sealant is another common reason. A stiff, general-purpose sealant cannot cope with a joint that moves a lot, and it tears off the sides.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Failed seals between different materials
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
Managing a site like Bledington Primary School? Then larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
What to look for in a quote
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Are they insured?
- How long the guarantee is
How the job changes by surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Brick against render, concrete against metal, stone against timber: every change of material is a joint. A flexible sealant bridges the two so the movement is taken up.
Concrete and blockwork
Blockwork and concrete shrink over time and move with the seasons. Their movement joints are sealed over backing rod with a flexible sealant.
What we do, step by step
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Somewhere as small as Bledington, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Bledington
Do you cover smaller places like Bledington?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
I let a flat near Kingham station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
What is a movement joint?
Most straight vertical gaps in brickwork are movement joints. It gives the wall room to move, and it should be sealed with a flexible sealant.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. Where different materials meet is one of the most common joints we seal. The sealant is chosen to bond to both sides.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. All our work carries a 12-month guarantee.
When will the joints need doing again?
It varies with how exposed the wall is and how much the joint moves. Look for splits, hardening or edges coming away.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
It depends on the building. Send us pictures and a rough idea of the height, and we’ll confirm what access is needed.
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Point out the joints to other trades
Make sure anyone working on the wall later knows where the movement joints are. 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.
Outside joints around Bledington
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. Historic houses like Chastleton House (about 4 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Bledington 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.
In the older streets around Church of St Leonard, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. If you let a flat or house near Kingham station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Bledington is about 10 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Bledington to the outskirts, we cover external mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, Bledington among them. Oxford is on our list too, around 20 miles away.
Work in OX7 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Main Street, Station Road and Old Forge Close or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Bledington: Kingham (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east), Cogges (11 miles south-east) and Bloxham (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Bledington
For rail, the closest station is Kingham station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Moore Cottage Hospital (4.9 miles west) and Park House Toy Collectors Museum (3.7 miles north-west).
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
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.
Landlord and commercial work in Bledington
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.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
How we quote for external mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Whether the work is at height
- The product the joint needs
- Any mould that needs treating
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The address or postcode of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- How we’d reach the joints
For external mastic in Bledington, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.