West Berkshire · England
External Mastic in Curridge
External mastic in Curridge from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
What external mastic looks like in Curridge
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. With historic houses such as Shaw House (about 2.5 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Curridge 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.
Managing a site like Curridge Primary School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Curridge is about 3 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We provide external mastic to homes and businesses in Curridge and nearby. Across West Berkshire, we cover 155 places, Curridge among them. Reading is on our list too, around 14 miles away.
We work across RG18 for external mastic and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane, Kiln Drive and Marsh Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Curridge, we cover Longlane (1 mile east), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Oare (2 miles north-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles north-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (3 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Curridge
Around Curridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bunk Inn and Trinity School, among other places. Curridge’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 3.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Donnington Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
About our external mastic in Curridge
Movement joints let brickwork, render and cladding expand and shrink without cracking. 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 have panel joints letting water in and sealant pulling away from one side of the joint, we can put it right.
Older homes in small places like Curridge may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points, and they need the right sealant at the right depth.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Location
- Curridge (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
- Walls that need new movement joints cut into them
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Façade panels
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
Signs you need external mastic in Curridge
Using the wrong sealant is another common reason. A stiff, general-purpose sealant cannot cope with a joint that moves a lot, and it tears off the sides.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Joints with sealant missing in places
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
What your quote should include
- How the colour is chosen
- How much experience the applicator has
- What insurance they hold
- What guarantee comes with the work
FAQs for Curridge
I let a flat near Newbury Racecourse station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover Curridge for external mastic?
Yes, Curridge is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Curridge, along with the rest of our area.
How often do external joints need resealing?
That varies with the weather the wall faces, how much it moves and the sealant used. Treat it as a maintenance item and look at it yearly and renew it when it starts to fail.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. All our work carries a one-year guarantee.
Quotes for external mastic in Curridge
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How many areas need sealing
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
- Working hours on commercial sites
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll talk you through it.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it has been sealed before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Curridge
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured.
What happens on the day
At the end, we look at the finished work together and explain the cure time. The work normally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere as small as Curridge, 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.
- We take out the old sealant until the faces are sound.
- Backing rod goes in so the sealant can stretch between the two faces.
- We prime the faces where required.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we’ve said otherwise
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
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.
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Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.