Essex · England
External Mastic in Faulkbourne
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for householders, landlords and businesses in Faulkbourne. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
About our external mastic in Faulkbourne
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. We work on brickwork movement joints, render & cladding joints and façade panels, and people most often call us about water getting into walls through failed joints and leaking joints around cladding and façade panels.
In a village or hamlet like Faulkbourne, older cottages and farm buildings often stand in the open, so walls and rooflines take the full force of wind and rain. Gutter joints and wall joints there need a sealant that can flex and stay put.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Faulkbourne (CM8)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
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, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Common problems we fix in Faulkbourne
Buildings move more than people expect. Brickwork grows a little over the years, blockwork and concrete shrink, and all of it moves with heat and moisture. All of that ends up in the joint sealant.
People normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
For landlords with property near White Notley station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Before booking anyone
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
What the job involves on each 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.
Render joints
Render has movement joints and stop beads that need sealing. They’re resealed in a sealant that suits the render.
Places near Faulkbourne
What else we do in Faulkbourne
What happens on the day
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Somewhere like Faulkbourne needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- Each joint is checked and the colour of the new sealant agreed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Faulkbourne, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can be quoted together.
Outside joints around Faulkbourne
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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as New Rickstones Academy, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. Homes close to Parish Church of St Germanus include some older properties, and an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Faulkbourne is about 2 miles north-west of Witham, in Essex. Across the CM8 area, we can carry out external mastic at your property. Faulkbourne is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 8 miles away.
All of CM8 is covered for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Faulkbourne: Silver End (2 miles north-east), Rivenhall (2 miles east), Witham (2 miles south-east), Cressing (2 miles north) and Lanham Green (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (8 miles south-west), Braintree (4 miles north-west), Maldon (7 miles south-east), Wickford (15 miles south) and Camulodunum (12 miles east).
Around Faulkbourne
In Faulkbourne, that means homes and buildings near The Cross Keys pub and the streets around them. Faulkbourne’s nearest station is White Notley station, roughly 1.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Cressing Temple (0.9 miles north) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
FAQs for Faulkbourne
Do you cover Faulkbourne for external mastic?
Yes, Faulkbourne is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near White Notley station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We will give you the cure time for the product we used.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
What colours does the sealant come in?
We choose a sealant colour to suit the brick, stone or render so the joint blends in. There’s a wide choice of exterior colours.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How long does the job take?
Typically it takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Do not let climbing plants root in the sealant
Do not let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
Leaks behind façade panels and render often go unseen. By the time there’s a damp patch, the damage can be well established so early resealing is worth it.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Damp that is not coming from the joint
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Faulkbourne
- Copings & trims
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Joints between brick and frames