West Berkshire · England
External & façade joints in Goddard's Green, West Berkshire
Movement joints in Goddard's Green need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
External mastic in Goddard's Green, done properly
External mastic is a job where short cuts show quickly. Overfilled joints, missing backing rod and sealant laid over old sealant all tend to fail early. We take the old material out and do it properly. We work on façade panels, joints between brick and frames and brickwork movement joints, and people most often call us about damp patches traced to an open external joint and joints pointed up with cement by mistake.
Around Goddard's Green, older buildings can be stone, brick or timber-framed, many with extensions added later. The joints where those materials meet are the weak points.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Goddard's Green (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Act on the first splits you see
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
Give the sealant the cure time we tell you before anything rubs against it. The surface skins over quickly, but full cure takes longer.
Small splits are the time to act. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal with no damage behind it to deal with.
Can I do it myself?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, 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 just mention it when you contact us.
Signs you need external mastic in Goddard's Green
If plants are growing out of a joint, the sealant has usually failed or was never there. Dirt and roots then trap moisture in the joint and make things worse.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Garland Junior School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
What your quote should include
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What the cure time is
- How long the guarantee is
- What insurance they hold
Places near Goddard's Green
Also in Goddard's Green
For landlords and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. We can quote for more than one property at once.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Your questions about external mastic in Goddard's Green
Do you cover Goddard's Green for external mastic?
Yes, Goddard's Green is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Goddard's Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and we clear up when we’re done.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Goddard's Green?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you will get one quote.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
A movement joint is a planned break in the wall that absorbs expansion and shrinkage. It should be filled with flexible sealant, never mortar.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
How the visit works
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. For a village or hamlet like Goddard's Green, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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.
- Failed sealant is removed back to clean, sound faces.
- Closed-cell backing rod is pushed in so the sealant bonds to two sides only.
- We prime the faces where required.
- A low-modulus exterior sealant is gunned in and tooled to a neat finish.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you are ready, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
What external mastic looks like in Goddard's Green
Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House (about 3.7 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Goddard's Green has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Rented homes near Mortimer station change hands often, and split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. Stratfield Saye House, about 3.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Goddard's Green.
Goddard's Green is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Our applicators cover external mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Goddard's Green. Across West Berkshire, we cover 155 places, Goddard's Green among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for external mastic: RG7. We also cover Wokefield (1 mile east), Burghfield Common (1 mile north-west), Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile south), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Mortimer West End (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Goddard's Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Willink School, The Willink School and The Rising Sun pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Goddard's Green is Mortimer station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
What affects the quote in Goddard's Green
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
- The number and length of the joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- If someone has resealed it before
- The rough size of the job
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
What happens if it’s left?
Running new sealant over the old bead rarely lasts. New sealant does not bond well to old, weathered sealant, so we always take the old sealant out. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Goddard's Green, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- We are fully insured
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Take a look at our cost guide or our reviews.