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External & façade joints in Compton, Surrey
Specialist external mastic for Compton: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
About our external mastic in Compton
A movement joint is only as good as its depth. Backing rod controls how deep the sealant goes and keeps it off the back of the joint, leaving it bonded to two faces so it can move with the wall. If you have movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant and moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Older homes in small places like Compton may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Compton as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Compton (GU10, GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Cladding and façade panels
If the façade has a specified sealant, that is what we use. Send us any details you have about the façade.
Concrete and blockwork
Blockwork and concrete shrink over time and move with the seasons. We reseal their joints with backing rod and a flexible product.
Common questions in Compton
Is Compton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Compton for external mastic?
Yes, Compton is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you match the colour of my brickwork?
There’s a good range of exterior colours, including greys, browns, whites and stone tones. We choose the closest to your brick or render so the joint doesn’t draw the eye.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we are fully insured.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, regularly. We can quote for several properties at once.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
A movement joint is a planned break in the wall that absorbs expansion and shrinkage. It should be filled with flexible sealant, never mortar.
Honest limits
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
- Subsidence or other structural problems
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
Can I do it myself?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Common problems we fix in Compton
Poor preparation causes many early failures: joint faces that were dusty or damp, unprimed where they needed it, or still carrying old sealant. The sealant never bonds properly.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as South Farnham School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Comparing quotes
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What preparation is included
What happens on the day
We work through the job in order: 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. For a village or hamlet like Compton, 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.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
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How to look after the new joints
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Make sure movement joints are not pointed over
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
Have a quick look at the joints each spring. Splits, gaps at the edges or plants in the joint are early warning signs.
Once a joint can’t move, the wall finds another way, often as cracks near the joint. Resealing it early helps prevent that.
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Nearby places to Compton
What else we do in Compton
Outside joints around Compton
With historic houses such as Farnham Castle (about 1.8 miles west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Compton as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Rented homes near Farnham station change hands often, and failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near St Marys Parish Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Jobs in Compton get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, Compton among them. Reading is on our list too, around 19 miles away.
We work across GU10 and GU9 for external mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way. Other places close to Compton include Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Compton
Around Compton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Moor Park and Shepherd & Flock pub. Compton’s nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles west. Nearby you will also find Museum of Farnham (1.8 miles west) and Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west). Not far away are Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.