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External & façade joints in Burghclere Common, West Berkshire
Problem with your movement joints in Burghclere Common? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
What sealant work can’t fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Adding movement joints to masonry that has none
- Render that is blown, hollow or coming away
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Burghclere Common
- Joints between brick and frames
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
How we handle external mastic in Burghclere Common
On houses, flats and commercial buildings across Burghclere Common, we reseal joints in brickwork, render, cladding and façade panels. The preparation is the same whatever the wall: clean joint faces and the right depth. If you have hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Burghclere Common, homes and farm buildings often face open ground, so walls and rooflines take the full force of wind and rain. Joints on those walls need a sealant that moves with the building and stays in place.
Every job is covered by our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in West Berkshire.
- Where
- Burghclere Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- 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?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Burghclere Common and across West Berkshire. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
How we quote for external mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Working hours on commercial sites
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
If you’re in Burghclere Common and need external mastic, 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 work begins.
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Do not let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
Do not paint over the new sealant unless we’ve said the product is paintable. Paint can crack on a flexible joint and spoil the finish.
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.
Burghclere Common buildings and the weather
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast. Historic houses like Highclere Castle (about 2.7 miles south-west) are a reminder that the area around Burghclere Common has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth.
Schools such as The Clere School are buildings too, and larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing. Homes close to Church of the Ascension include some older properties, and an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Burghclere Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Our applicators cover external mastic for householders, landlords and businesses in Burghclere Common and nearby, as part of our work across West Berkshire. Our area takes in 155 places across West Berkshire. We also work in Reading, about 16 miles from Burghclere Common.
We cover every part of the RG20 postcode area for external mastic and the streets around it. Other places close to Burghclere Common include Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south), Wash Water (1 mile west) and Sandleford (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Near you in Burghclere Common
In Burghclere Common, that means homes and buildings near Horris Hill School, Sandleford Priory and Burghclere Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Burghclere Common is Newbury station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Burghclere Common include Audrey's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
Your questions about external mastic in Burghclere Common
Do you cover smaller places like Burghclere Common?
Yes. Burghclere Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Burghclere Common for external mastic?
Yes, Burghclere Common is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
It depends on the building. Tell us the height, the number of joints and what’s below them, and we’ll confirm what access is needed.
Is it messy?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, and we never do. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
Brickwork, render and cladding all move a little, so long walls have planned gaps to take that movement. The gap is sealed with a flexible sealant over backing rod.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. It usually takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. For a village or hamlet like Burghclere Common, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- 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.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details.
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Do you need external mastic in Burghclere Common?
Poor preparation causes many early failures: dusty or wet faces, no primer where one was needed, or old sealant left in. The new sealant then lets go long before it should.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Panel joints letting water in
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
If you let a flat or house near Newbury station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What the cure time is
- The length of the guarantee
- What insurance they hold