West Berkshire · England
External & façade joints in Farley Hill, West Berkshire
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for homes and businesses in Farley Hill and across West Berkshire. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
Should I try it myself first?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
External mastic in Farley Hill, done properly
We cut out failed sealant, set the joint depth with closed-cell backing rod and reseal with a low-modulus exterior sealant. We pick a colour that sits well with the wall so the joint doesn’t stand out. We work on copings & trims, render & cladding joints and brickwork movement joints, and common reasons people get in touch are weeds or debris growing in open joints and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render.
Around Farley Hill, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Farley Hill (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
Keep pressure washers away from the sealant. High-pressure water can lift the edges.
Leaks behind façade panels and render often go unseen. When it finally shows inside, the joint may have been open for years, so it’s worth resealing at the first signs.
What external mastic looks like in Farley Hill
With historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House (about 3.9 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Farley Hill as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
Letting a property close to Wokingham station? Then outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets. If you live in an older home near St Eligius, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Farley Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Wokingham, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Farley Hill to the outskirts, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. We cover 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Reading page, about 6 miles away.
Jobs for external mastic in RG7 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Church Road and Jouldings Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Arborfield Cross (2 miles north), Swallowfield (2 miles west), Bramshill (2 miles south), Riseley (2 miles west) and Heckfield Heath (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Thatcham (15 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Burghfield Hill (6 miles west), Theale (8 miles north-west) and Beansheaf Farm (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Farley Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and Bohunt School Wokingham and the streets around them. Farley Hill’s nearest station is Wokingham station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (3.6 miles north). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Common problems we fix in Farley Hill
Weeds, moss and debris in a joint are a sign the sealant has gone. Dirt and roots then trap moisture in the joint.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
If you look after a building such as Farley Hill Primary School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- What product goes in the joint
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Are they insured?
Surface by surface
Copings and trims
Coping and trim joints face rain and sun head on. We reseal them with an exterior sealant suited to the material.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Brick against render, concrete against metal, stone against timber: every change of material is a joint. We seal the joint with a flexible exterior sealant so neither cracks the other.
How the visit works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before work begins. The work normally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Somewhere like Farley Hill needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip 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.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
Advice
Places near Farley Hill
What else we do in Farley Hill
Landlord and commercial work in Farley Hill
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
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.
How we quote for external mastic
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The product the joint needs
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What’s wrong with the joints now
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Farley Hill: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Farley Hill?
Yes, Farley Hill is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you work for landlords with property near Wokingham 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 email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it will not last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Is it OK to fill a movement joint with cement?
No, not if it’s a movement joint. Pointing it stops it working, and the wall may crack nearby. A flexible sealant is the right fill.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
What is backing rod for?
That is backing rod, a closed-cell foam. It keeps the sealant at the right depth and bonded to the sides only, which would stop it stretching.