Essex · England
External & façade joints in Fordham, Essex
We cover Fordham for sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
About our external mastic in Fordham
We cut out failed sealant, set the joint depth with closed-cell backing rod and reseal with a low-modulus exterior sealant. The colour is chosen to suit the brick or render so the line blends in. We work on copings & trims, joints between brick and frames and concrete & block, and the jobs we see most are weeds or debris growing in open joints and failed seals between different materials.
Outside joints can only be sealed when they’re dry, so work in Fordham is booked around the forecast. Tell us about access to all sides of the building, including outbuildings and garages.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Place
- Fordham (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
- Render that’s blown, hollow or coming away
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Fordham
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
Fordham: your questions answered
Can you do external mastic in Fordham?
Yes, Fordham is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Will you come out to Fordham?
Yes. Fordham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
The foam is closed-cell backing rod. It stops the sealant going in too deep and bonding to three sides so it can flex with the joint.
What should I tell you?
Tell us what needs doing and where, plus pictures if you have them. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
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.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
Quotes for external mastic in Fordham
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The product the joint needs
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Access and height
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the property is
- Roughly how big the job is
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
Why act early in Fordham
Resealing a run of joints in one go is generally better than patching one at a time. Joints of the same age tend to fail together and it means sorting access once. Older cottages and farmhouses around Fordham can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
Why Fordham customers choose us
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Read our cost guide or customer reviews.
What external mastic looks like in Fordham
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
For landlords with property near Chappel & Wakes Colne station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Fordham is about 5 miles north-west of Colchester, in Essex. For external mastic in and around Fordham, please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We cover Essex from our Crawley base. Fordham is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work for external mastic. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of CO6 for external mastic. Whether your property is on Church Road, Herring's Way and Sunnyside Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Fordham Heath (1 mile south), Gallows Green (1 mile south), Wormingford (2 miles north), West Bergholt (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles west), Maldon (14 miles south), Witham (11 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Near you in Fordham
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Horseshoes Public House. Fordham’s nearest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Severalls Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Mount Bures (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Fordham includes Sergeants Orchard.
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In a small place like Fordham, access is normally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
If you’re in Fordham and need external mastic, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Advice
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Fordham
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.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Make sure movement joints are not pointed over
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
Only paint over the joint if we’ve confirmed the sealant can take paint. Paint can crack on a flexible joint.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. That can lead to damp patches, staining and frost damage which cost more to put right than the joint.
Different surfaces, different methods
Cladding and façade panels
If the façade has a specified sealant, that is what we use or an approved alternative. Send us any details you have about the façade.
Concrete and blockwork
Concrete and block walls shrink as they dry and move with temperature. Their movement joints are sealed over backing rod with a flexible sealant.