Hampshire · England
External & façade joints in Freefolk, Hampshire
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for homes and businesses in Freefolk and across Hampshire. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
External mastic for homes and businesses in Freefolk
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. We work on façade panels, copings & trims and joints between brick and frames, and common reasons people get in touch are brick movement joints where the sealant has split and rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint.
External sealant needs dry, clean surfaces, so work around Freefolk is planned for dry weather. Let us know about access to every wall, plus any garages or outbuildings.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Freefolk (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Common problems we fix in Freefolk
Many joints fail because they were sealed too deep or with nothing behind them. If the sealant sticks to the back as well as the sides, it cannot stretch and rips as the joint opens.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
Managing a site like Testbourne Community School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the guarantee is
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How the colour is chosen
- How hidden problems are handled
What happens if it’s left?
It often makes sense to reseal all the failing joints on an elevation together. Joints of the same age tend to fail together. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Freefolk, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
Why us?
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- We agree the colour with you first
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
See what affects the cost and our reviews.
Your questions about external mastic in Freefolk
I let a flat near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Do you cover Freefolk for external mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Freefolk is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Can a movement joint be filled with mortar?
No. Mortar locks the joint solid, so the movement cracks the wall elsewhere. It needs a flexible sealant over backing rod.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
How long will you be here?
Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
How long should I leave it?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you.
Can you seal joints between render and window frames?
Yes. Where different materials meet is one of the most common joints we seal. We use a flexible sealant suited to both surfaces.
Nearby places to Freefolk
Also in Freefolk
Freefolk buildings and the weather
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.
Rented homes near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station change hands often, and split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Freefolk is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Our applicators cover external mastic for homes and businesses in Freefolk and nearby, as part of our work across Hampshire. Freefolk is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 20 miles from Freefolk.
Here we cover the RG28 postcode area for external mastic. We cover properties on London Road and Priory Lane. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north-west), Firgo (3 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hook (15 miles east) and Hyde (12 miles south).
Near you in Freefolk
For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
The process
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Somewhere like Freefolk needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided 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.
- A low-modulus exterior sealant is gunned in and tooled to a neat finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
Avoid pressure-washing straight into the joints. High-pressure water can lift the edges over time.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
What affects the cost of external mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number of rooms or windows
- The product the joint needs
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
What to tell us for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The type of property
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the property is
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.