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External Mastic in Fordingbridge
Professional external mastic in and around Fordingbridge, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
External mastic in Fordingbridge
Ground-floor and low-level joints are straightforward to reach. Where joints are higher up, tell us about the building when you get in touch and we’ll confirm what access is needed. If you are dealing with old sealant gone brittle and cracked and damp patches traced to an open external joint, we can help, on façade panels, joints between brick and frames and copings & trims alike.
Houses in smaller places like Fordingbridge can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so exposed walls and rooflines take more wind-driven rain. That’s where gutter joints and wall joints tend to fail first.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after we have gone.
- Location
- Fordingbridge (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Check external joints each spring
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
If you have more work done on the wall, such as new render, cladding or an opening, show the contractor the movement joints. They must stay as flexible joints, never rendered or pointed over.
Leave a failed movement joint and water keeps getting into the wall. Over time it can mean damp inside, stained render or frost-damaged brick.
How we quote for external mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much there is to do
- The type of sealant required
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, please include:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
How the visit works
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation for a typical job. For a job in Fordingbridge, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- We start by checking each joint, agreeing the ones to redo and how we will reach them.
- We cut out the failed sealant and rake out any dirt or growth.
- We clean both faces of the joint and prime them where the product calls for 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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When to call us in Fordingbridge
A lot of failed joints come down to preparation: 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.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Failed seals between different materials
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
What to look for in a quote
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
What the job involves on each surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Each side of the joint may need its own preparation. We prepare both faces so the sealant bonds properly.
Render joints
Render has movement joints and stop beads that need sealing. We reseal them with a flexible exterior sealant that suits the render colour.
FAQs for Fordingbridge
Is Fordingbridge in your area for external mastic?
Yes, Fordingbridge is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is Fordingbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Fordingbridge is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
Is it OK to fill a movement joint with cement?
No, not where the gap is a movement joint. Filling it with mortar defeats its purpose, and the wall may crack nearby. We will reseal it with a flexible sealant.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
The foam is closed-cell backing rod. It keeps the sealant at the right depth and bonded to the sides only, which would stop it stretching.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Walls and rooflines in Fordingbridge
With historic houses such as Breamore House (about 2.8 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Fordingbridge as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, 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, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fordingbridge Junior School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Fordingbridge is in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SP6 postcode area, we can carry out external mastic at your property. Fordingbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also work in Southampton, about 17 miles from Fordingbridge.
All of SP6 is covered for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Station Road and Picket Close. Fordingbridge sits on or near the A338 and B3078, which makes travel easy. We also cover Horseport (1 mile south-east), Tinkers Cross (1 mile north), Lower Burgate (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile east) and Stuckton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Fordingbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Fordingbridge include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.