Hampshire · England
External & façade joints in East Stratton, Hampshire
Problem with your movement joints in East Stratton? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
About our external mastic in East Stratton
Movement joints let brickwork, render and cladding expand and shrink without cracking. The sealant in it has to stretch and squeeze for years, and when it fails, the wall takes the strain and water finds a way in. We’re often asked to deal with movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant and gaps where render, brick and frames meet, on brickwork movement joints, concrete & block and copings & trims.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around East Stratton is planned for dry weather. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- East Stratton (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we’re called out for in East Stratton
Sometimes a movement joint was filled with mortar or a rigid filler. With the joint locked solid, the movement turns into cracks elsewhere in the wall.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
Homes close to Church of All Saints 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
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether you can choose the colour
What the job involves on each surface
Copings and trims
Joints in copings, parapets and trims are exposed to the worst of the weather. We reseal them with an exterior sealant suited to the material.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Different materials may need different primers. We prepare both faces so the sealant bonds properly.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll give you a quote.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
Don’t let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
Once a joint cannot move, the wall finds another way, generally as cracking in the brickwork or render nearby. Catch it early and you reduce the risk.
Questions from East Stratton
Do you work for landlords with property near Micheldever station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will you come out to East Stratton?
Yes. East Stratton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do you reach high-level joints?
That depends on the building and the joints. Where joints can be reached safely, we’ll do them. Give us some details and we’ll confirm the access.
Do you use backing rod?
The foam is closed-cell backing rod. It keeps the sealant at the right depth and bonded to the sides only so it can flex with the joint.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you’ll get one quote.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. The old joint is removed, both surfaces cleaned and primed where needed, and a flexible sealant applied. We pick a colour that works with both materials.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No, not if it’s a movement joint. Pointing it stops it working and can lead to cracking. A flexible sealant is the right fill.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Outside joints around East Stratton
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Rented homes near Micheldever station change hands often, and failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Our applicators cover external mastic for homes and businesses in East Stratton. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, East Stratton among them. We also work in Southampton, around 18 miles away.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area for external mastic. External mastic is available to properties on Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
What’s near East Stratton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Northbrook Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
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How it works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first. Surfaces next to the work are protected before work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. For a village or hamlet like East Stratton, 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.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- 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
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for a quote
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.
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What sealant work can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Render that’s blown, hollow or coming away
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints