West Sussex · England
External & façade joints in Fittleworth, West Sussex
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints in Fittleworth, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
How the visit works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere as small as Fittleworth, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- 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.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Related advice
How we handle external mastic in Fittleworth
A movement joint is a deliberate break that lets a wall expand and contract. 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 work on render & cladding joints, façade panels and copings & trims, and the jobs we see most are weeds or debris growing in open joints and water getting into walls through failed joints.
Somewhere as small as Fittleworth, homes and farm buildings often face open ground, so walls and rooflines take the full force of wind and rain. Joints on those walls need a sealant that moves with the building and stays in place.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Brickwork movement joints
Brick movement joints are often mistaken for a missing mortar line. If that is happened, we rake it out and reseal it properly if the joint can be cleared.
Concrete and blockwork
Concrete faces can be dusty and porous, so preparation is key. A primer goes on where the product requires one.
What external mastic looks like in Fittleworth
Historic houses like Old Place Manor (about 2.1 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Fittleworth has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth. London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain. Schools such as Fittleworth CofE Village School are buildings too, and larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Fittleworth or further out, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley, roughly 19 miles from Fittleworth.
We work across the RH20 postcode area for external mastic. Local streets include Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Fittleworth: Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Fittleworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan Hotel. Fittleworth’s nearest station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and The Mens.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
Do not let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Damp material against the sealant shortens its life.
Gaps, plants or missing sealant in a joint are worth getting looked at. Earlier resealing means a smaller job and a better result.
Common problems we fix in Fittleworth
Poor preparation causes many early failures: joint faces that were dusty or damp, unprimed where they needed it, or still carrying old sealant. The new sealant then lets go long before it should.
Look out for any of the following:
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is chosen
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What product goes in the joint
Why act early in Fittleworth
It often makes sense to reseal all the failing joints on an elevation together. They’ve weathered the same way, and access only has to be arranged once. Older cottages and farmhouses around Fittleworth can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Fittleworth
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We agree the colour with you first
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Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Render that’s blown, hollow or coming away
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
For landlords and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Fittleworth, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
FAQs for Fittleworth
Can you do external mastic in Fittleworth?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Fittleworth is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Fittleworth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
How often do external joints need resealing?
That varies with the weather the wall faces, how much it moves and the sealant used. Treat it as a maintenance item and look at it yearly.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
That depends on the building and the joints. We work on joints that can be reached safely. Give us some details and we will confirm the access.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can be quoted together.