Hampshire · England
External Mastic in Charter Alley
Professional external mastic in and around Charter Alley, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
Landlord and commercial work in Charter Alley
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
For anyone letting property in or around Charter Alley, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
External mastic for homes and businesses in Charter Alley
Low-level joints can usually be done from the ground. Where joints are higher up, tell us about the building when you get in touch and we will confirm what access is needed. We’re often asked to deal with movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render, on brickwork movement joints, joints between brick and frames and façade panels.
In a village or hamlet like Charter Alley, older cottages and farm buildings often stand in the open, where walls and rooflines take the weather head on. Gutter joints and wall joints there need a sealant that can flex and stay put.
Every job is covered by our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Hampshire.
- Location
- Charter Alley (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Charter Alley
Other services in Charter Alley
Walls and rooflines in Charter Alley
Historic houses like The Vyne (about 2.6 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Charter Alley 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. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you look after a building such as The Priory Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. Letting a property close to Bramley (Hants) station? Then split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
Charter Alley is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. Every kind of property in Charter Alley can book us for external mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Charter Alley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our Reading page covers work nearby, about 12 miles away.
Jobs for external mastic in RG26 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Old Chapel Lane, Sand Martin Close and White Hart Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Charter Alley: Ramsdell (1 mile west), West Heath (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north-east), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east) and Salters Heath (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (8 miles east).
What’s near Charter Alley
Charter Alley’s nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 3.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods.
What affects the quote in Charter Alley
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The amount of work
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How easy the joints are to reach
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- The type of property
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. In a small place like Charter Alley, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Getting a quote
For external mastic in Charter Alley, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
Related advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Brickwork movement joints
Brick movement joints are often mistaken for a missing mortar line. If that’s happened, we rake it out and reseal it properly where it can be done safely.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Each side of the joint may need its own preparation. We prepare both faces so the sealant bonds properly.
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Check external joints each spring
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
Look over the joints once a year, ideally after winter. Watch for splits, edges coming away or growth in the joint.
Act while the splits are small. Then it’s a straightforward cut-out and reseal before water has had years to get in.
When to call us in Charter Alley
Sunlight, wet weather and frost wear exterior sealant down. In time it goes hard, crazes on the surface and stops stretching, so the next time the wall moves, it splits or pulls away.
People usually contact us when they notice one of these:
- Failed seals between different materials
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
Homes close to Christ Church include some older properties, and the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
What your quote should include
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the colour is chosen
Charter Alley questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Bramley (Hants) station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is Charter Alley in your area for external mastic?
Yes, Charter Alley is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. All our work carries a 12-month guarantee.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
Walls move with heat, cold and moisture, so long walls have planned gaps to take that movement. The gap is sealed with a flexible sealant over backing rod.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Can you seal joints between render and window frames?
Yes. We cut out the old sealant, prepare both faces and reseal with a flexible exterior product. We pick a colour that works with both materials.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.