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External & façade joints in Fairlop, Essex
Movement joints in Fairlop need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
Why deal with it now?
It often makes sense to reseal all the failing joints on an elevation together. They’ve weathered the same way. Around Fairlop, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Full insurance on every job
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- A choice of colours where the product allows
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
How we handle external mastic in Fairlop
Short cuts in external joints show up within a season or two. New sealant over old, joints packed with mortar and beads with no backing all tend to fail early. We strip the joint back and start again. Typical jobs include joints pointed up with cement by mistake and water getting into walls through failed joints, across render & cladding joints, façade panels and copings & trims.
Houses in smaller places like Fairlop can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, and walls and rooflines facing the weather take the worst of it. Joints on those sides are generally the first to go.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Place
- Fairlop (IG6, IG7, IG5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
Don’t let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Damp material against the sealant shortens its life.
Small splits are the time to act. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal with no damage behind it to deal with.
Walls and rooflines in Fairlop
Historic houses like Valentines Mansion (about 2.1 miles south) are a reminder that the area around Fairlop has older buildings as well as new. 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.
If you live in an older home near St Francis of Assisi, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fairlop Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. If you let a flat or house near Seven Kings station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Fairlop is about 2 miles east of Woodford, in Essex. For external mastic in and around Fairlop, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We are based in Crawley and cover Essex. 644 places in Essex are on our list. There’s also a page for London, about 10 miles away.
Here we cover the IG6, IG7 and IG5 postcode area for external mastic. If you need external mastic at a property on Hazel Lane, Hobart Road and Hughes Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Fullwell Cross (1 mile south), Barkingside (1 mile south), Newbury Park (2 miles south), Gants Hill (2 miles south) and Redbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (12 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles east), Billericay (15 miles east), Loughton (3 miles north), Waltham Abbey (7 miles north-west) and Epping (7 miles north).
Around Fairlop
We work in homes and buildings around Fairlop Waters, The New Fairlop Oak pub and Kantor King Solomon High School, among other places. Fairlop’s nearest station is Seven Kings station, roughly 2.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Claybury Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Redbridge Museum (2.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Pole Hill and Hainault Lodge.
How we quote for external mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How many areas need sealing
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number and length of the joints
- The product the joint needs
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- If someone has resealed it before
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Fairlop: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Fairlop?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you do external mastic in Fairlop?
Yes, Fairlop is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. We cut out the old sealant, prepare both faces and reseal with a flexible exterior product. The colour is chosen to suit.
Is it OK to fill a movement joint with cement?
No. Mortar locks the joint solid, so the wall cracks somewhere else instead. It needs a flexible sealant over backing rod.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. The old sealant always comes out first.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Different surfaces, different methods
Cladding and façade panels
Panels heat up and cool down quickly, so the joints work hard every day. We choose the product to suit.
Render joints
Water behind render can lead to blown patches. Resealing the joints early keeps water out and protects the render itself.
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. A visit to Fairlop is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- 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.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Get a quote
If you’re in Fairlop and need external mastic, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Fairlop
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.