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Burghfield External Mastic
Movement joints in Burghfield need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Panel joints letting water in
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
External mastic in Burghfield
A movement joint is a deliberate break that lets a wall expand and contract. 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. If you are dealing with plants rooting in failed movement joints and water getting into walls through failed joints, we can help, on copings & trims, concrete & block and brickwork movement joints alike.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Burghfield is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- Burghfield (RG30)
- Region
- Reading
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What external mastic looks like in Burghfield
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. With historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House (about 4.8 miles south-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Burghfield as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth.
For landlords with property near Theale station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets. If you look after a building such as Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Across the RG30 area, we can carry out external mastic at your property. Our Reading coverage runs to 34 places, Burghfield among them.
Work in RG30 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close. We also cover the places around Burghfield: Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Near you in Burghfield
In Burghfield, that means homes and buildings near The Willink School, The Hatchgate pub and The Willink School and the streets around them. The closest station to Burghfield is Theale station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burghfield include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
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Leave it or put it right?
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. A flexible sealant over backing rod is what the joint needs. Older cottages and farmhouses around Burghfield can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
Why us?
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- 12-month guarantee on every job
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we have said otherwise
- Do not let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
Keep pressure washers away from the sealant. High-pressure water can lift the edges and let water in behind.
Once a joint can’t move, the wall finds another way, generally as cracking in the brickwork or render nearby. Catch it early and you reduce the risk.
How the visit works
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building, and the area is left clean. Somewhere as small as Burghfield, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at every joint and agree a colour to suit the wall.
- Failed sealant is removed back to clean, sound faces.
- Closed-cell backing rod is pushed in so the sealant bonds to two sides only.
- We prime the faces where required.
- A low-modulus exterior sealant is gunned in and tooled to a neat finish.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any tricky access
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
Advice
What affects the quote in Burghfield
We do not publish a price list. What we look at:
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Burghfield, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
Burghfield questions
Do you cover smaller places like Burghfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you do external mastic in Burghfield?
Yes, Burghfield is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Do you seal joints where cladding meets other materials?
Yes. Joints between dissimilar materials are a big part of external work. The sealant is chosen to bond to both sides with primer where required.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once.
How long should I leave it?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will tell you how long to leave the joint before we leave.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No. A mortar-filled joint cannot move, so the movement cracks the wall elsewhere. Use a flexible sealant with backing rod.
Can you match the colour of my brickwork?
We aim for a joint that suits the wall rather than one that jumps out. We will talk through colour options before we start from the range available.
Different surfaces, different methods
Joints between dissimilar materials
Wherever two materials meet, they move differently. We seal the joint with a flexible exterior sealant so neither cracks the other.
Copings and trims
Coping and trim joints face rain and sun head on. Each is resealed with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
When to call us in Burghfield
Many joints fail because they were sealed too deep or with nothing behind them. Sealant bonded to three sides has nowhere to go and tears as soon as the joint widens.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Failed seals between different materials
- Panel joints letting water in
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
Homes close to Church of St Mary the Virgin include some older properties, and an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
What your quote should include
- What the cure time is
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What product goes in the joint
- Which colour the sealant will be