Hampshire · England
External & façade joints in Criddlestyle, Hampshire
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for homes and businesses in Criddlestyle and across Hampshire. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
External mastic in Criddlestyle
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 render & cladding joints, concrete & block and brickwork movement joints, and the jobs we see most are water getting into walls through failed joints and panel joints letting water in.
In a village or hamlet like Criddlestyle, older cottages and farm buildings often stand in the open, where walls and rooflines take the weather head on. Joints on those walls need a sealant that moves with the building and stays in place.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Criddlestyle and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Criddlestyle (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. For a village or hamlet like Criddlestyle, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before we start.
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FAQs for Criddlestyle
Is external mastic in Criddlestyle guaranteed?
All our work, in Criddlestyle and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is Criddlestyle in your area for external mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Criddlestyle is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we’re fully insured.
Can you seal joints between render and window frames?
Yes. Joints between dissimilar materials are a big part of external work. We use a flexible sealant suited to both surfaces with primer where required.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
What colours does the sealant come in?
We aim for a joint that suits the wall rather than one that jumps out. Colour is agreed with you before we begin.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Criddlestyle
For anyone letting property in or around Criddlestyle, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Criddlestyle and across Hampshire. Several sites can go on one quote.
Surface by surface
Copings and trims
Coping joints that leak let water straight down into the wall. Resealing them is a small job that protects a lot.
Concrete and blockwork
Wide joints in concrete need the depth controlling carefully. Backing rod sized to the joint sets it and keep the sealant to the right depth.
Leave it or put it right?
Running new sealant over the old bead rarely lasts. The new layer can’t bond properly to old, weathered material, so we always take the old sealant out. In a small place like Criddlestyle, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why Criddlestyle customers choose us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
See our cost guide and what customers say.
Common problems we fix in Criddlestyle
Some movement joints have been pointed up with mortar, often by someone who didn’t know what it was for. The joint can’t move, so the wall cracks somewhere else instead.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Panel joints letting water in
- Failed seals between different materials
If you look after a building such as The Burgate School and Sixth Form, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Before you book anyone
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Walls and rooflines in Criddlestyle
With historic houses such as Breamore House (about 3 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Criddlestyle as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth. 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.
In the older streets around St Giles, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. From the centre of Criddlestyle to the outskirts, we cover external mastic for every kind of property. Criddlestyle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for external mastic. For nearby work, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for external mastic: SP6. We also cover the places around Criddlestyle: Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Around Criddlestyle
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George Inn and Fordingbridge Infant School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Quotes for external mastic in Criddlestyle
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Access and height
- The type of sealant required
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The address or postcode of the job
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.