Buckinghamshire · England
External & façade joints in Ford, Buckinghamshire
Problem with your movement joints in Ford? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Failed seals between different materials
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
External mastic in Ford
Joints between dissimilar materials, like brick against render or concrete against a steel frame, see movement from both sides. A flexible sealant bridges the two where a rigid filler would soon crack. We work on joints between brick and frames, render & cladding joints and brickwork movement joints, and the jobs we see most are joints where the bead has come unstuck and joints with sealant missing in places.
Older homes in small places like Ford may be stone, brick or timber-framed, often with later extensions. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Ford (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
A failed movement joint lets water into the wall and can run behind render or cladding. Resealing early keeps the job to the joint itself, rather than the wall around it. In a small place like Ford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Why Ford customers choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
What external mastic looks like in Ford
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.
Letting a property close to Haddenham & Thame Parkway station? Then failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Ford can book us for external mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Ford is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We also work in Oxford, about 15 miles from Ford.
We cover every part of the HP17 postcode area for external mastic. Local streets include Linden Way and Chapel Road. Other places close to Ford include Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Ford
Around Ford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dinton Hermit Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
Ford: your questions answered
Is Ford within the area you cover?
Yes, Ford is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Ford for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Ford is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
It’s a deliberate gap that lets the wall expand and contract without cracking. It should be filled with flexible sealant, never mortar.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, we do. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
What sealant do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we’ll explain our choice.
What is backing rod for?
Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth of the sealant and stops it sticking to the back of the joint. That way it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. The old joint is removed, both surfaces cleaned and primed where needed, and a flexible sealant applied. The colour is chosen to suit.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
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How it works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building, depending on the size of the job. In a small place like Ford, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First we look over the joints with you, agree which to renew and talk through access.
- We cut out the failed sealant and rake out any dirt or growth.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod goes in next, setting the depth and keeping the sealant off the back of the joint.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Advice
What the job involves on each surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Joints where frames, sills or panels meet the wall are common leak points. We cut out the old sealant and reseal with a product suited to both surfaces.
Concrete and blockwork
Concrete faces can be dusty and porous, so preparation is key. We prime where the sealant needs it.
Signs you need external mastic in Ford
Weeds, moss and debris in a joint are a sign the sealant has gone. Dirt and roots then trap moisture in the joint and make things worse.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Panel joints letting water in
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
Around Ford, as everywhere, external mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Whether you can choose the colour
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Don’t let climbing plants root in the sealant
Don’t paint over the new sealant unless we have said the product is paintable. Many exterior sealants aren’t designed to be painted and spoil the finish.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Cracking across the wall rather than at a joint
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work in Ford
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block