West Berkshire · England
External & façade joints in Eddington, West Berkshire
Movement joints in Eddington need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Failed seals between different materials
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
External mastic for homes and businesses in Eddington
A movement joint is only as good as its depth. Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth and stops the sealant sticking to the back, so it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch. Common call-outs are for cracked joints where brick meets render or frames and moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left, on façade panels, render & cladding joints and copings & trims.
Older homes in small places like Eddington may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. Where one material meets another is where water generally gets in, and they need the right sealant at the right depth.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Eddington (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Pointing a movement joint with mortar might seem a neat fix, but it locks the joint solid. The movement then cracks the brickwork or render nearby. A flexible sealant over backing rod is what the joint needs. Around Eddington, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
Take a look at our cost guide and our reviews.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
Only paint over the joint if we’ve confirmed the sealant can take paint. Many exterior sealants aren’t designed to be painted and spoil the finish.
A joint that has stopped moving pushes the movement elsewhere, generally as cracking in the brickwork or render nearby. Catch it early and you reduce the risk.
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access for a typical job. Somewhere like Eddington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Move anything stored near the joints
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
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What affects the cost of external mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
- The product the joint needs
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
- The type of property
- If someone has resealed it before
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Nearby places to Eddington
More services for Eddington
Outside joints around Eddington
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
For landlords with property near Hungerford station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. For an older house near a landmark such as Hungerford Methodist Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Eddington to the outskirts, we cover external mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Across West Berkshire, we cover 155 places, and Eddington is one of them. There’s also a page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
We cover every part of RG17 for external mastic and the streets around it. If you need external mastic at a property on Waram Close, Oxford Street and Kennet Court or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Eddington include Upper Eddington (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (8 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Eddington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Amore pub and John O'Gaunt School, among other places. Eddington has its own railway station: Hungerford station. Open spaces near Eddington include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
When something else is needed
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t solve:
- Movement that’s more than a sealant joint can take
- Walls that need new movement joints cut into them
- Damp that is not coming from the joint
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Copings & trims
- Concrete & block
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Façade panels
Eddington questions
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Hungerford station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Do you cover Eddington for external mastic?
Yes, Eddington is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. Different materials move at different rates, so the joint between them must be flexible. The sealant is matched to both sides.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Eddington?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a short description of the job.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, plus pictures if you have them. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
How long will you be here?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. We will tell you when we quote.
What we’re called out for in Eddington
Weeds, moss and debris in a joint are a sign the sealant has gone. Roots and dirt hold water against the wall.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
If you look after a building such as Hungerford Primary School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
What your quote should include
- Is VAT in the price?
- Who turns up on the day
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether the sealant suits the joint