West Berkshire · England
External Mastic in Burghfield Common
We cover Burghfield Common for sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
About our external mastic in Burghfield Common
Many failed façade joints only get noticed once there’s a stain or a damp patch inside. We inspect them, agree which need doing and reseal with a weatherproof, flexible sealant in a matching colour. We work on brickwork movement joints, copings & trims and render & cladding joints, and people most often call us about rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint and rigid filler in a joint that should flex.
Around Burghfield Common, garages, outbuildings and extensions all add to the joints on the outside of a home. Gutter ends, garage door frames and the joints where an extension meets the house are typical spots for leaks.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Burghfield Common and across West Berkshire.
- Location
- Burghfield Common (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Burghfield Common
Pointing a movement joint with mortar might seem a neat fix, but it stops the joint moving. The movement then cracks the brickwork or render nearby. The correct repair is a flexible sealant with the right backing. Around Burghfield Common, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
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. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why us?
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Full insurance on every job
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and agents in Burghfield Common can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Do not let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
Have a quick look at the joints each spring. Watch for splits, edges coming away or growth in the joint.
Leaks behind façade panels and render often go unseen. By the time there’s a damp patch, the damage can be well established.
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Should I try it myself first?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
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. We seal the joint with a flexible exterior sealant.
Cladding and façade panels
Metal and composite panels move a lot with temperature, so the joint sealant has to cope with frequent movement. The sealant is chosen with that in mind.
Walls and rooflines in Burghfield Common
Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House (about 4.4 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Burghfield Common has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Schools such as Garland Junior School are buildings too, and movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. If you let a flat or house near Mortimer station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Burghfield Common is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Burghfield Common can book us for external mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Burghfield Common is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for external mastic.
Our applicators cover all of the RG7 postcode area for external mastic and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Ragdale, Oakdene and Badgers Glade and the roads around them. Other places close to Burghfield Common include Goddard's Green (1 mile south-east), Mortimer (2 miles south), Wokefield (2 miles east), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-east) and Mortimer West End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Burghfield Common has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Burghfield Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Willink School, The Rising Sun pub and The Willink School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Movement that is more than a sealant joint can take
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Façade panels
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Concrete & block
How the visit works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. In a smaller place like Burghfield Common, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- First we look over the joints with you, agree which to renew and talk through access.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod goes in next, setting the depth and keeping the sealant off the back of the joint.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
For external mastic in Burghfield Common, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
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Burghfield Common questions
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Mortimer station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Is Burghfield Common within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
It depends on the height and the site. Low-level joints are straightforward; for higher work, tell us about the building and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
How long does external mastic last?
It varies from wall to wall: sunny, exposed elevations and busy joints wear faster. A yearly look will tell you when they need doing. Every job carries our 12-month guarantee.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Burghfield Common.
What colours does the sealant come in?
The aim is a neat, even joint in a colour that suits the wall. Colour is agreed with you before we begin, matched as closely as the range allows.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator and we are fully insured too.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything is not right with the work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.